U099--FMBT Behavior Driven Development (BDD) Training (VA-24-00103371) (New Action)

The Purpose of this amendment is to provide the correct due response date as it s incorrectly showing on the notice as Original Date Offers Due: Sep 17, 2024 10:00 am EDT . The correct response due date is September 12, 2024 10am ET .

Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center, intends to issue a solicitation identified as Request for Proposal (RFP) 36C10B24R0052, for the acquisition of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) Training.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05.

This solicitation is a total set-aside for Small Business (SB). Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of offer to the Government (https://www.sam.gov). Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training.

Request for Proposal 36C10B24R0052, is a requirement for BDD training in support to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Management, Financial Management Business Transformation (FMBT). See attached document 36C10B24R0052 BDD Training for requirements.

The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible vendor whose offer conforms to the solicitation. This solicitation will be technically evaluated and awarded to lowest price found technically conforming.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) clauses and provisions, along with others found in the attached document 36C10B24R0052 Sections C and E apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023), applies to this acquisition. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation.

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024), a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer unless SAM registered which must be noted in the quote.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024). The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items.

VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018). All invoices must be submitted to Tungsten for payment processing. The PO number must appear on all invoices, packing slips, shipping labels and/or correspondences to the contracting officer.

The proposal shall be submitted via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Angel Santos, at Angel.Santos2@va.gov and Kendra Casebolt at Kendra.Casebolt@va.gov, under the subject RFP number by the Response Due Date and Time: September 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET in order to be considered for award. Please include RFP 36C10B24R0052 in the email subject line.