5860--Varian FullScale on Premise Base plus 4 Option Years (VA-26-00050018)
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes to identify qualified sources for Varian FullScale on Premise Base plus 4 Option Years (VA-26-00050018). This RFI is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on responses. The government is seeking information on capabilities for an IT hosting solution, including software development and production operations support services. Responses are due by March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The RFI seeks information on vendor capabilities to meet requirements outlined in a draft Product Description (PD) for a Varian FullScale on Premise IT hosting solution. This includes technical capabilities for software development and production operations support, ensuring Section 508 compliance, hardware shipment, and adherence to VA TRM, Zero Trust, SSN Reduction, IPv6, software licensing, and TIC standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Size Standard: $34 million)
- Product Service Code: 5860 (Stimulated Coherent Radiation Devices, Components, And Accessories)
- Set-Aside: Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), in accordance with VAAR 852.219-73 and 13 CFR §125.6. Vendors must demonstrate intent and ability to meet this requirement, including the 50% subcontracting limitation.
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: March 11, 2026
- Contracting Office: VA Technology Acquisition Center, Eatontown, NJ
Information Requested from Vendors
Interested vendors must provide:
- Company details (Name, Address, POC, Phone, Fax, Email, Business Size/Status, SBA VetCert proof for VOSB/SDVOSBs, NAICS, Socioeconomic data, DUNS, Existing Contractual Vehicles).
- A summary of technical capability and corporate experience to meet draft PD requirements, with specific examples/references.
- A statement of intent and ability to meet the SDVOSB set-aside requirement.
- Information on available personnel, financial resources, proposed team members, and subcontracting plans.
- Feedback on the sufficiency of the draft PD for technical requirements, including recommendations if insufficient.
Submission Details
- Page Limit: 10 pages (no marketing materials or generic capability statements).
- Submission Method: Email to Julia Renna (julia.renna@va.gov) and Evan Schlisserman (evan.schlisserman@va.gov).
- Subject Line: "36C10B26Q0255"
- File Size Limit: 5 MB.
- Mark responses as "Proprietary Information" if applicable.