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RFI 36C10A23Q0186 Page 2 of 4 Sources Sought This is a Sources Sought (SS) notice only. The purpose of this SS is to identify qualified contractors that can provide brand name Blackboard E-Education P... RFI 36C10A23Q0186 Page 2 of 4 Sources Sought This is a Sources Sought (SS) notice only. The purpose of this SS is to identify qualified contractors that can provide brand name Blackboard E-Education Platform Support for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Connected Care (OCC), Connected Care Academy (CCA). This SS is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bid, Request for Task Execution Plan (TEP), Request for Quotation, or a Request for Proposal. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products described in this SS. Your response to this SS 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 SS. This SS does not constitute a solicitation for quotes/proposals or the authority to enter 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 SS. Any Service-Disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) responding to this SS must include their intent and ability to meet set-aside requirements for performance of this effort in accordance with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-73, VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Certified SDVOSB or 852.219-74, VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Certified VOSB; specifically the requirement for at least 50% of the cost of manufacturing or 50% of the services be performed by yourself and/or other eligible/verified SDVOSB/VOSB concerns; and be listed in the Small Business Administration certification database at the time of submission. It is requested that all companies interested in participating in this effort please note their interest and provide indication of their respective capabilities to perform the effort described in the paragraphs below. Any information submitted by respondents to this SS notice is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. VA reserves the right to not respond to any, all, or select responses or materials submitted. All requirements identified herein are subject to change at any time. The purpose of this SS notice is for planning purposes, to identify qualified contractors who are able to meet VA s requirement. Any information provided in response to this SS may be used by VA in developing its acquisition strategy and Product Description (PD). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code considered for this requirement is 541519, Other Computer Related Services; the small business size standard for this NAICS is $34 million dollars. Be advised that set-aside decisions may be made based on the information provided in response to this SS. Responses should be as complete and informative as possible. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. REQUIREMENT Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Connected Care (OCC) has a requirement for Telehealth Brand Name Blackboard E-Learning Platform Support. VA is seeking to identify qualified vendors who can provide Brand Name Blackboard E-Learning Platform. If interested and capable of providing for this effort, please see How to Respond instructions below. For additional information, see Request for Information Attachment A, Draft PWS. HOW TO RESPOND: Respondents are encouraged to respond if they have the capabilities to meet the VA s requirements. Provide a clear, concise, and complete capability package. Respondents shall submit a capability statement limited to ten (10) pages describing your company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this SS and include the following: Describe company s technical capabilities to satisfy the requirements as listed in the PWS. Identify the company name, address, email, and telephone number for the Respondent. In addition, if different, the Respondent shall include a name, email, and the telephone number of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives. Respondent shall include the company s Unique Entity ID (UEI), Dun and Bradstreet number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Describe your pricing model and provide commercially available list pricing for the identified solution that can meet the Government s minimum requirements, including recommended quantities and unit pricing. If commercially available list pricing is not available, provide a Rough Order of Magnitude, including estimated quantities, unit pricing, and any additional anticipated costs to meet the Governments minimum requirements. Identify if your company is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for these products/services or an authorized reseller? If you are the OEM, do you have resellers available? If you have resellers, please provide the reseller company(s) name, UEI number, and socioeconomic status. Identify existing contract vehicle(s) in which you are a current contract holder that can be used to procure the required services (i.e., General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule (GSA FSS), Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation (T4NG), Government Wide Acquisition Contract, NASA Solution for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), etc.). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code considered for this requirement is 541519, Other Computer Related Services. Please indicate your business s size standard for the NAICS code 541519 and comment on the appropriate use of this code. You may recommend another code if you deem it more appropriate; however, please provide a rationale for this recommendation. Please indicate your company size and socio-economic status for any recommended NAICS codes. Provide a statement regarding your socioeconomic status (including business type (s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.). If a small business, clearly identify what socioeconomic category you are recommending for this effort. If a small business, are you able to comply with FAR 52.219-6 and 52.219-14 in execution of this effort? Are you able to comply with subcontracting limitations in 13 CFR 125.6 in execution of this effort? Indicate the likelihood of your company responding to a solicitation for this effort. Note: Small businesses should include intent and ability to meet set-aside requirements for performance of this effort, if applicable. Respondents are requested to identify any additional information considered applicable to this SS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES: Questions shall be submitted electronically to via email to Joshua Lemonds, Joshua.Lemonds@va.gov and Mario Marcelle, Mario.Marcelle@va.gov no later than 09:00AM EST on July 31, 2023. Responses shall be submitted electronically Responses shall be submitted electronically via NASA SEWP website no later than 1:00 pm EST on July 31, 2023. Information submitted any other method will not be considered. The VA reserves the right to not respond to any, all, or select responses or materials submitted. All VA current requirements identified herein are subject to change at any time. VA appreciates your time and anticipated response.