Conveyance/Vertical Transport System (C/VTCS) in Defense Health Agency (DHA) Facilities

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), on behalf of the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry input on Conveyance/Vertical Transport Systems (C/VTCS) used in Military Treatment Facilities. This market research initiative seeks vendor information on design capabilities, security posture, lifecycle support, Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance, integration readiness, and support strategies to inform future acquisition and cybersecurity authorization efforts. Key evaluation areas include standards guiding C/VTCS design and security, RMF authorization support, authentication and authorization capabilities, data handling for protected information, patching and vulnerability management processes, remote maintenance access controls, Operational Technology security requirements, and supply chain risk management compliance with DFARS requirements. Responses must be submitted as white papers not exceeding 16 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font with one-inch margins and a maximum file size of 5 MB. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, while written questions must be submitted by September 15, 2025, with answers posted to SAM.gov.

This RFI does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract and carries no set-aside designation. No incumbent contractors or current award values have been identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The government will not reimburse respondents for response development costs, and all submissions become government property upon receipt. Responses should be directed to Jennifer Everly and Son M. Pham at the contact addresses provided in the solicitation documents. This RFI represents the DHA Facilities Enterprise Program Management Office's effort to develop an enterprise standard for evaluating and integrating C/VTCS while ensuring alignment with Department of Defense cybersecurity, interoperability, and sustainment requirements across Military Treatment Facilities.