Brand Name or Equal SSI Tools Bundled Package.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is conducting market research via Request for Information on a Brand Name or Equal (BNE) Structured Solutions, Inc. (SSI) Tools Bundled Package, with responses due October 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This is a pre-solicitation phase to identify vendors offering solutions meeting or exceeding the baseline SSI Tools specifications before issuing a formal solicitation.

The VA seeks perpetual software licenses for thirteen end users to replace an existing schedule analyzer. The required solution must operate with Microsoft Project and deliver automated schedule status, health and integrity analysis including 14-point schedule assessment, dependency and critical-path analysis, schedule risk assessment, sensitivity analysis, resource-loading analysis, and multi-project schedule capabilities. Integration with Microsoft PowerPoint for schedule chart creation and Microsoft Excel for automated performance and resource-loading reporting is mandatory. Responses must include electronic delivery, license activation, product updates, upgrades, and technical support for the applicable maintenance period.

NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services); PSC 7A20 (IT and Telecom—Application Development Software, Perpetual License Software). Respondents must submit electronically to Robert.Johnsen@VA.gov and Stefanie.Applegate@VA.gov, subject line "Response to RFI Number 36C10B27Q0038," with responses not exceeding 15 pages in Microsoft Word, Times New Roman 12-point, 1-inch margins. Cover sheet must include company SAM unique entity identifier, size status, and any existing MAC vehicles (GSA schedules, GWACs, IDCs, BPAs). Capability statements must detail company resources, product descriptions addressing all salient characteristics, and relevant contract experience including contract number, customer, period of performance, total obligated dollars, and prime or subcontractor role. Proprietary information must be marked accordingly.