R418--Computer-Assisted Legal Research Follow-on (VA-26-00027185)

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C10B26Q0206
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking information from capable contractors regarding the provision of Computer-Assisted Legal Research (CALR) services through this Request for Information (RFI). The procurement encompasses two complementary legal research offerings: a fully vendor-provided, managed Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for general legal research accessible to approximately 1,250 users conducting over 400,000 searches monthly, and an internally hosted system for searching historical Board of Veterans' Appeals decisions spanning from 1970 to present. Key requirements include 24/7 availability with web-based access to federal and state court decisions, statutes, regulations, veterans benefits materials, document analysis, and citator functionality, along with FedRAMP Low authorization for the general legal research SaaS offering. Contractors must also provide helpdesk support with a 4-hour response time and 2-day resolution targets, online training programs, and comprehensive transition plans with user acceptance testing. The RFI response deadline is March 4, 2026, with responses limited to ten pages, and interested parties should direct submissions to Kyle Maccia (kyle.maccia@va.gov) and Debra Clayton (debra.clayton2@va.gov).

This RFI is issued with no set-aside designation and carries no obligation for the government to acquire the described services, as no funds have been authorized or appropriated for this effort. Respondents are not entitled to payment for costs incurred in responding to the RFI, and the submission does not constitute a formal solicitation or authority to negotiate contracts. The proposed contract structure is a firm-fixed-price acquisition with a 12-month base period followed by four optional 12-month periods, with full system functionality required by August 31, 2026. Market research has identified specific product recommendations including LexisNexis solutions (Lexis+, Courtlink, Search Advantage, Core Public Records, and Lexis+ AI) for approximately 1,300 base licenses of the general research tool, though the RFI seeks to gauge contractor capability and assess the economic feasibility of the identified requirement. Respondents must demonstrate compliance with VA Critical Security Controls, IPv6 support, zero-trust architecture requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, and background investigation requirements per VA Handbook 0710 for personnel requiring access to VA information.

Notice text

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) is seeking information concerning the availability of capable contractors to provide Computer Assisted Legal Research in the Product Description (PD).

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This is a Request For Information (RFI) only and is limited to ten pages. Do not submit a proposal or quote. 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. 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. Page limit (excluding PWS feedback) is 10 pages.

If interested, please provide the following:Â

1. A capabilities statement that addresses the questions below and draft PD. If additional information is required by VA to determine a contractor s capability to provide the full requirement and the economic feasibility of the information provided, additional information may be requested at a later date. Technical questions may be submitted as part of your response. A draft version of the requirement is below. Please direct all responses to Kyle Maccia, kyle.maccia@va.gov and Debra Clayton, debra.clayton2@va.gov

2. Has the draft PD provided sufficient detail to describe the technical requirements that encompass the services to be performed under this effort?Â

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______ YES _______ NO (if No, answer question below)Â

If NO , please provide your technical comments/recommendations on elements of the draft PWS that may contribute to a more accurate proposal submission and efficient, cost effective effort.Â

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3. Any Contract Vehicle of which you are a part that can be used to acquire your solution as well as the company business size and status for each vehicle as designated by the NAICS 519130, Other Computer Related Services, and the associated U.S. Small Business Administration size status (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Hub Zone Small Business, etc.)Â

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4. If your company is a small business, please confirm that in the solution provided, your company will be performing at least 50% of the work in accordance with the set aside regulations.Â

5. Please provide response to attached Industry Questionnaire Response Submission Form.

Files

File Type Posted
1_01 Product Description BVA CALR Recompete 20260115.docx DOCX document
36C10B26Q0206.docx DOCX document

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