R408--AMENDMENT to RFI-Sources Sought Notice -NAICS updated BA Health Architecture Services and Standardization

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Solicitation number
36C24C26Q0018
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

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About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors for a near-future IDIQ solicitation for Business Architecture Health Architecture Services and Standardization support, with responses due July 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. This is an RFI and Sources Sought Notice; responses are not proposals and will not create contractual obligation or result in award.

Solicitation number 36C24C26Q0018 applies NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) with a size standard of $29.0 million; respondents may propose alternative NAICS codes if applicable. The VA will use complete responses to inform market research findings and determine potential set-asides under rule-of-two criteria for small business categories.

Work will be performed primarily at the contractor's site with occasional meetings at VA facilities, including VA Central Office in Washington, DC. The contractor must comply with Tier 1/NACI-level personnel background investigations, HSPD-12 PIV credential requirements, and federal information security standards including FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and the VA Risk Management Framework.

Respondents must submit no more than 18 pages (single-spaced, 12-point font minimum) plus cover page, addressing past experience on up to three similar projects completed within the last three years as prime or subcontractor, with relevance to PWS sections 5.1–5.6; capabilities and qualifications (maximum 5 pages); business size and status; years in operation; employee information; and comments on the draft PWS. Include company name, address, SAM UEI, GSA contract number if applicable, and point-of-contact information. Submit to Contract Specialist Bernadette Bodzenta (Bernadette.Bodzenta@va.gov) and copy Contracting Officer Michelle Rhodes (Michelle.Rhodes@va.gov). The VA welcomes comments and questions on the draft Performance Work Statement.

Notice text

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Update #3 · Latest ·

TITLE: BA Health Architecture Services & Standardization

**IMPORTANT: Please read this email notice in full BEFORE responding!**

I. Introduction:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regional Procurement Office Central (RPOC), Supplies & Services Division, Team 2 on behalf of the Business Architecture (BA) Office, VHA Strategic Investment Management (10BSIM) is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources. Please review the information contained herein and identify whether your company has the capability and interest to provide the services required. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this announcement.

NAICS 541512 Computer Systems Design Services (size standard $29.0 Million) applies to this requirement. If you believe a different NAICS code is a better fit for the subject requirement, please provide that information to us as well.

The VHA is seeking interested sources (contractors) for a near-future IDIQ solicitation and procurement for and support services to the BA Health Architecture Services & Standardization requirement. Currently, no solicitation exists; therefore, PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION.

Complete responses to this notice will assist the VA in determining any potential set-aside for the requirement. Not providing all information requested in the response to this notice may result in the VA being unable to determine a vendor potentially capable of satisfying the requirement and, subsequently, if the rule of two criteria is not met, a specific set-aside category may not be decided by the Contracting Officer.

II. Requirements:

Please see attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government welcomes comments or questions on the draft PWS associated with this requirement. Please provide clear comments or questions and provide the page and section referenced for each comment or question.

III. Submittal Information:

Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response of no more than 18 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point font minimum that addresses the above information. The Government will not review any other data, attachments that are in excess to the 18 pages. Please also include a cover page (not included in page limit) which includes, at a minimum, the company s name, address, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, GSA contract number (if applicable), Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, and e-mail address. Companies shall provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill these requirements.

A. Past Experience: Provide the following information on a maximum of three similar projects completed within the last three-years for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor. Specific past experience relating to PWS paragraphs 5.1 5.6 is being requested as part of your response.

The name, address, and dollar value of each project

The Prime Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, or Time and Material

The name, telephone, and address of the owner of each project

A brief description (no more than a few paragraphs) of each project and why it is relevant to this requirement, including difficulties and successes.

Your company s role and services provided for each project.

B. Capabilities / Qualifications: A written response (no more than 5 pages) providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement. Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills your company possesses to perform services described in the scope of work.

Company business size and status - (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.), the number of years in business, affiliate information: parent company, potential teaming partners. Please also provide the number of employees your business has or has access to.

It is requested that the above information be provided no later than July 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Eastern). Responses should be emailed to the Contract Specialist Bernadette Bodzenta at Bernadette.Bodzenta@va.gov and cc the Contracting Officer Michelle Rhodes at Michelle.Rhodes@va.gov. All email correspondence for this project shall reference the RFI Number, Project Identifier and Project Title in the subject line of the email. Example: RFI 36C24Q0018, NAME OF REQUIREMENT. No phone calls will be accepted.

DISCLAIMER

This email is being sent solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Per FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this notice. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents; however, the Government does reserve the right to contact any respondent and/or respondent reference to obtain additional information. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. The acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, contract type, and any other acquisition decisions are to be determined.

See attached document: P01- DRAFT BA IDIQ - Health Architecture Services and Standardization V2.

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Update #2 ·

TITLE: BA Health Architecture Services & Standardization

**IMPORTANT: Please read this email notice in full BEFORE responding!**

I. Introduction:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regional Procurement Office Central (RPOC), Supplies & Services Division, Team 2 on behalf of the Business Architecture (BA) Office, VHA Strategic Investment Management (10BSIM) is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources. Please review the information contained herein and identify whether your company has the capability and interest to provide the services required. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this announcement.

NAICS 541612 Computer Systems Design Services (size standard $29.0 Million) applies to this requirement. If you believe a different NAICS code is a better fit for the subject requirement, please provide that information to us as well.

The VHA is seeking interested sources (contractors) for a near-future IDIQ solicitation and procurement for and support services to the BA Health Architecture Services & Standardization requirement. Currently, no solicitation exists; therefore, PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION.

Complete responses to this notice will assist the VA in determining any potential set-aside for the requirement. Not providing all information requested in the response to this notice may result in the VA being unable to determine a vendor potentially capable of satisfying the requirement and, subsequently, if the rule of two criteria is not met, a specific set-aside category may not be decided by the Contracting Officer.

II. Requirements:

Please see attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government welcomes comments or questions on the draft PWS associated with this requirement. Please provide clear comments or questions and provide the page and section referenced for each comment or question.

III. Submittal Information:

Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response of no more than 18 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point font minimum that addresses the above information. The Government will not review any other data, attachments that are in excess to the 18 pages. Please also include a cover page (not included in page limit) which includes, at a minimum, the company s name, address, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, GSA contract number (if applicable), Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, and e-mail address. Companies shall provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill these requirements.

A. Past Experience: Provide the following information on a maximum of three similar projects completed within the last three-years for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor. Specific past experience relating to PWS paragraphs 5.1 5.6 is being requested as part of your response.

The name, address, and dollar value of each project

The Prime Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, or Time and Material

The name, telephone, and address of the owner of each project

A brief description (no more than a few paragraphs) of each project and why it is relevant to this requirement, including difficulties and successes.

Your company s role and services provided for each project.

B. Capabilities / Qualifications: A written response (no more than 5 pages) providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement. Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills your company possesses to perform services described in the scope of work.

Company business size and status - (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.), the number of years in business, affiliate information: parent company, potential teaming partners. Please also provide the number of employees your business has or has access to.

It is requested that the above information be provided no later than July 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Eastern). Responses should be emailed to the Contract Specialist Bernadette Bodzenta at Bernadette.Bodzenta@va.gov and cc the Contracting Officer Michelle Rhodes at Michelle.Rhodes@va.gov. All email correspondence for this project shall reference the RFI Number, Project Identifier and Project Title in the subject line of the email. Example: RFI 36C24Q0018, NAME OF REQUIREMENT. No phone calls will be accepted.

DISCLAIMER

This email is being sent solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Per FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this notice. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents; however, the Government does reserve the right to contact any respondent and/or respondent reference to obtain additional information. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. The acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, contract type, and any other acquisition decisions are to be determined.

See attached document: P01- DRAFT BA IDIQ - Health Architecture Services and Standardization V2.

End of Document

Update #1 ·

Sources Sought Notice

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TITLE: BA Health Architecture Services & Standardization

**IMPORTANT: Please read this email notice in full BEFORE responding!**

I. Introduction:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regional Procurement Office Central (RPOC), Supplies & Services Division, Team 2 on behalf of the Business Architecture (BA) Office, VHA Strategic Investment Management (10BSIM) is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources. Please review the information contained herein and identify whether your company has the capability and interest to provide the services required. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this announcement.

NAICS 541612 Computer Systems Design Services (size standard $29.0 Million) applies to this requirement. If you believe a different NAICS code is a better fit for the subject requirement, please provide that information to us as well.

The VHA is seeking interested sources (contractors) for a near-future IDIQ solicitation and procurement for and support services to the BA Health Architecture Services & Standardization requirement. Currently, no solicitation exists; therefore, PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION.

Complete responses to this notice will assist the VA in determining any potential set-aside for the requirement. Not providing all information requested in the response to this notice may result in the VA being unable to determine a vendor potentially capable of satisfying the requirement and, subsequently, if the rule of two criteria is not met, a specific set-aside category may not be decided by the Contracting Officer.

II. Requirements:

Please see attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government welcomes comments or questions on the draft PWS associated with this requirement. Please provide clear comments or questions and provide the page and section referenced for each comment or question.

III. Submittal Information:

Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response of no more than 18 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point font minimum that addresses the above information. The Government will not review any other data, attachments that are in excess to the 18 pages. Please also include a cover page (not included in page limit) which includes, at a minimum, the company s name, address, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, GSA contract number (if applicable), Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, and e-mail address. Companies shall provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill these requirements.

A. Past Experience: Provide the following information on a maximum of three similar projects completed within the last three-years for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor. Specific past experience relating to PWS paragraphs 5.1 5.6 is being requested as part of your response.

The name, address, and dollar value of each project

The Prime Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, or Time and Material

The name, telephone, and address of the owner of each project

A brief description (no more than a few paragraphs) of each project and why it is relevant to this requirement, including difficulties and successes.

Your company s role and services provided for each project.

B. Capabilities / Qualifications: A written response (no more than 5 pages) providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement. Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills your company possesses to perform services described in the scope of work.

Company business size and status - (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.), the number of years in business, affiliate information: parent company, potential teaming partners. Please also provide the number of employees your business has or has access to.

It is requested that the above information be provided no later than July 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM (Eastern). Responses should be emailed to the Contract Specialist Bernadette Bodzenta at Bernadette.Bodzenta@va.gov and cc the Contracting Officer Michelle Rhodes at Michelle.Rhodes@va.gov. All email correspondence for this project shall reference the RFI Number, Project Identifier and Project Title in the subject line of the email. Example: RFI 36C24Q0018, NAME OF REQUIREMENT. No phone calls will be accepted.

DISCLAIMER

This email is being sent solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Per FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this notice. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents; however, the Government does reserve the right to contact any respondent and/or respondent reference to obtain additional information. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. The acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, contract type, and any other acquisition decisions are to be determined.

See attached document: P01- DRAFT BA IDIQ - Health Architecture Services and Standardization V2.

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Files

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36C24C26Q0018 0002_1.docx DOCX document
P01-DRAFT BA IDIQ PWS - Health Architecture Serv. and Standa V2.docx DOCX document
36C24C26Q0018 0001_1.docx DOCX document
P01-DRAFT BA IDIQ PWS - Health Architecture Serv V2.docx DOCX document
36C24C26Q0018.docx DOCX document

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
R408--AMENDMENT to RFI - Response Date Confirmation - BA Health Architecture Services and Standardization Latest special notice Special Notice
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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