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This amendment to the RFI is to correct the language in the Sources Sought Notice as shown in yellow highlight. Request for Information Benefits Appeals and Memorials (BAM) Program Management Office a... This amendment to the RFI is to correct the language in the Sources Sought Notice as shown in yellow highlight. Request for Information Benefits Appeals and Memorials (BAM) Program Management Office and Technical Support VA-20-00025642 Introduction This action is intended to be competed under the Transformation Twenty One Total Technology Next Generation multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract using fair opportunity procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 16.505. This request for information (RFI) is issued solely to determine the availability of Vendor Information Pages (VIP) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) that are capable of providing the services identified in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bid, Request for Task Execution Plan, Request for Quotation or a Request for Proposal. Additionally, 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. The information provided may be used by the VA in developing its acquisition strategy and PWS. 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. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 541512 with a size standard of $27.5 million. A company that is not a VIP registered and verified SDVOSB or VOSB (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ should not respond to this notice. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Please be advised that any Contractor, including its team members, that receives the award for this effort will be taking on a significant OCI which may preclude them from bidding or performing on future development, implementation/deployment, testing, and maintenance efforts associated with the BAM Portfolio. In addition, a preliminary list of companies supporting current Task Orders that may have an actual or potential OCI with this effort is attached to this RFI. If a potential Offeror, or any of its potential proposed teammates, is currently performing on any of the listed Task Orders, the Offeror is cautioned to notify the Contracting Officer and request a formal OCI determination. 2. Submittal Information: All responsible sources may submit a response in accordance with the below information. There is a page limitation for this RFI of 8 pages. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included, that are in excess of the 8 page limit. NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED AS PART OF THIS RFI. Your response must address capabilities specific to the services required in the attached PWS and must include the following: Interested T4NG Prime Contractors 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 the Vendor Information Pages (VIP). NAICS code(s) Socioeconomic data Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number Provide a summary of your capability to meet the requirements contained within the draft PWS for the following areas: Provide a summary of your technical capability to meet the PWS requirements. Contractors ability to perform the full range of PMO tasks outlined within the PWS inclusive of experience and expertise providing portfolio-level support for VA, or other agencies of similar size and scope. NOTE: Technical questions may be submitted as part of your response, however, questions directed to the customer are prohibited. Small businesses should also include information as to: a.) Your company s 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. 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 Information Technology program management and technical support for the BAM Portfolio to be performed under this effort. ______ YES _______ NO (if No, answer question below) 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. The Government is contemplating a T&M contract type. State if there is sufficient information in any sections to possibly price as FFP as written or provide an explanation as to why these tasks do not conform to FFP. Responses are due no later than 10:00 AM EST, March 24, 2020 via email to Sarah Kuna, Contract Specialist at sarah.kuna@va.gov. Please note BAM PMO and Technical Support in the subject line of your response. Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. The email file size shall not exceed 5 MB.