DA10--Mentoring Software (VA-25-00039447)

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C10B25R0013
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Acquisition Center is seeking a Software as a Service (SaaS) mentoring software platform for its Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD). The procurement aims to create an enterprise mentoring program that automates mentor/mentee matching to improve employee engagement and advancement within the Veterans Health Administration. The solicitation requires a configurable platform with intelligent matching algorithms, integration with VA Talent Management System, user training, and compliance with FedRAMP security requirements. Proposals will be evaluated based on four factors, with Technical considerations being the most important, followed by Past Performance, Price, and Veterans Involvement. All questions must be submitted by March 17, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST, with proposals due by March 28, 2025, and a target award date of May 2025.

The contract opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with additional evaluation credit for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). The contract will be a firm-fixed price with a 12-month base period supporting up to 10,500 users, and an optional 12-month extension that could expand user coverage to 20,000. The base period will serve as a pilot to evaluate the software's effectiveness in meeting VA requirements, with potential for expanded use if successful. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services and PSC code DA10 for IT and Telecom Business Application Software as a Service. The solicitation is not brand-specific and welcomes proposals from small businesses that can meet the VA's comprehensive mentoring software requirements.

Notice text

This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial services in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP); the number is 36C10B25R0013.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Acquisition Operations, Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), located at 23 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724 intends to award a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract. The subject Request for Proposal is in support of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD). ILEAD provides educational services and instruments to the Veterans Health Administration. One of the services ILEAD supports is mentoring. To continue supporting this service, ILEAD determined that a Software as a Service (SaaS) mentoring software platform is needed to create an enterprise mentoring program that will improve employee engagement and advancement by automating the mentor/mentee matching process. This is not a brand name requirement. This effort is open to all small businesses and brands able to meet the Government s requirements.

The SaaS software will be acquired in the base period as a pilot to evaluate if the product can satisfy ILEAD s requirements. At the end of the pilot performance period, ILEAD will determine if the software satisfies the VA requirements. If the software is successful, more users may be added to the program in the option period. The base period of the pilot will include up to 10,500 users. The Period of Performance shall be 12-months from award date with one (1) 12-month option period for up to a total of 20,000 users.

All Questions should be submitted by March 17, 2025 by 3:00 pm est.

Files

File Type Posted
36C10B25R0013 0002.docx DOCX document
36C10B25R0013 0001_1.docx DOCX document
RFP 36C10B25R0013 update FINAL.pdf PDF
36C10B25R0013_2.docx DOCX document

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