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Government Retirement & Benefits, Platform Software subscriptions Sources Sought March 13, 2019 Overview The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Acquisition Operations, Technology Acquisiti... Government Retirement & Benefits, Platform Software subscriptions Sources Sought March 13, 2019 Overview The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Acquisition Operations, Technology Acquisition center (TAC), located at 23 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ, intends to enter into a contract on a basis of other than full and open competition for the Office of Information Technology (OIT). The TAC intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price (FFP) delivery order under General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract number GS-35F-0047S to Government Retirement & Benefits, Inc. (GRB), located at 330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22314 for renewal of GRB Platform Software subscriptions. The period of performance for this effort shall be 12-months from date of award, with two subsequent 12-month option periods if exercised. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 541519 size standard of 150 employees. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only issued for the purpose of conducting market research. Do not submit a proposal. Accordingly, this RFI constitutes neither a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor a guarantee that one will be issued by the Government in the future; furthermore, it does not commit the Government to contract for any services described herein. Do not submit a Proposal. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not, at this time, seeking proposals or quotes, and therefore, will not accept, review, or evaluate unsolicited proposals or quotes received in response hereto. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of the information being requested or, reimburse expenses incurred for responses to this RFI. The information provided may be used by VA in developing its acquisition strategy and Performance Work Statement (PWS). Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary; however, any information received shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned to the respondent. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. This is a request for information and does not obligate the Government in any way, nor does it commit the Government to any specific course of action. Please see attached DRAFT PD. Submission Information Required: Interested Vendors shall at a minimum, provide the following information in the initial paragraph of the submission: Name of Company Address Point of Contact Phone Number Fax Number Email address Company Business Size and Status For VOSB and SDVOSBs, proof of verification in VIP. NAICS code(s) Socioeconomic data Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number Existing Contractual Vehicles (GWAC, FSS, or MAC) Provide a summary of your capability to meet the requirements contained within the DRAFT PD to include discussion on how respond to accessing the proprietary GRB System. Provide your recommendation for the most suitable contract vehicle to meet the requirements in the attached DRAFT PWS. Please provide rationale for why the recommended vehicle is most suitable. Small businesses should also include information as to: The intent and ability to meet the set aside requirement in accordance with VAAR 852.219-10 (JUL 2016) (DEVIATION) VA Notice of Total SDVOSB and 13 CFR §125.6, which states the contractor will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government to it to firms that are not SDVOSBs as defined by VAAR 852.219-10 (JUL 2016) (DEVIATION). Your response shall include information as to available personnel and financial resources; full names of proposed team members and the PWS requirements planned to be subcontracted to them, which must include the prime planned percentage or the names of the potential team members that may be used to fulfill the set aside requirement. Has the DRAFT PWS provided sufficient detail to describe the technical requirements that encompass the transaction support services to be performed under this effort. ____ YES _______ NO (if No, answer question 6) 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. Main POCs Contract Specialist, Joyce Wilmore, Joyce.Wilmore@va.gov, 732-440-9734, Asif Damji, Contracting Officer- Asif.Damji@va.gov, 732-440-9674. This notification shall close on March 20, 2019. Questions/responses shall be submitted via e-mail to Contract Specialist, Joyce Wilmore, Joyce.Wilmore@va.gov with the subject line as the synopsis number, 36C10B18QXXXX. The Point of Contacts (POCs) for this action are Joyce Wilmore, Contract Specialist, Joyce.Wilmore@va.gov and Asif Damji, Contracting Officer, Asif.Damji@va.gov.