HEC-SW Active Strategy Software Maintenance

Added: Feb 18, 2015 2:13 pm Modified: Apr 01, 2015 3:39 pmTrack Changes The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), located at 23 Christopher Way, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724 intends to enter into a contract on the basis of other than full and open competition to renew software maintenance and technical support on 500 existing VA-owned Active Strategy Enterprise (ASE) software licenses currently in use at the Veterans Health Administration Health Eligibility Center, VA Central Office, VA Health Administration Center, and Office of Information and Technology. VA TAC intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract with a period of performance of a 12 month base period with two 12 month option periods to The Advisory Board Company 2445 Main Street NW, Washington, DC 20037, pursuant to authority 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(2) entitled, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." The proposed solicitation number for this effort is VA118-15-Q-0146. There is no place of performance for this acquisition as this is a software maintenance and technical support renewal. This acquisition will help to automate, focus and deploy the current VHA Chief Business Office strategic objectives of metrics by measuring, viewing, and managing performance that improves results with the creation and deployment of balanced scorecards, performance measurement, and strategic performance management frameworks. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 541618 with a corresponding small business size standard of $15M. The estimated date of award for this action is April 1, 2015.



This notification shall close on April 1, 2014. This is a notification of intent, not a request for proposals. Questions regarding this action may be directed to Contract Specialist James Martin at james.martin7@va.gov.

Added: Feb 18, 2015 2:13 pm Request for Information - Active Strategy Software License Maintenance Renewal







The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Acquisition Center is seeking sources to provide Active Strategy Software License Maintenance Renewal on a Firm-Fixed Price basis. Please see draft product description attached.



This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. Do not submit a proposal or quote. It is requested that all companies interested in participating in this effort please note their interest and submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement.



This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bids, Request for Quotations, or a Request for Proposal. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this RFI. Your response to this RFI will be treated only as information for the Government to consider. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this RFI. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated or received for this effort. The information provided may be used by VA in developing its acquisition strategy and Statement of Work. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to pay for the information submitted in response to this RFI.



Please provide a statement of capabilities that includes a description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills your company possesses to perform this work. The following information must be provided along with your statement of capabilities:



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Please list any GSA Schedules, Federal Supply schedules, or Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC) you are currently on. Responses should be no longer than 5 pages in length; maximum file size is 5 MB.



Electronic responses preferred.

Responses must be received by Monday, February 23, 2014 at 12:00PM EST.

The point of contact for any questions related to this request for information is James Martin, Contract Specialist, email: james.martin7@va.gov