DA01--Connectivity and Collaboration Services (CCS): Enterprise Messaging, Collaboration, Authentication and Office 365 Services (EMCAO) - New Task Order (VA-26-00011030)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Technology Acquisition Center, is conducting market research for the re-compete of the Enterprise Messaging, Collaboration, Authentication, and Office 365 Services (EMCAO) support contract. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) capable of providing enterprise-level connectivity and collaboration support. Responses are due November 18, 2025.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive support for Connectivity and Collaboration Services (CCS), including:
- Enterprise Messaging & Collaboration: Support for messaging platforms and the Office 365 suite.
- Authentication Services: Management and support of enterprise authentication protocols.
- Application Support: Activities involving analysis, design, development, coding, testing, and release packaging for both custom and off-the-shelf business applications.
- Technical Integration: Ensuring seamless interoperability across the VA's enterprise messaging and collaboration environment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Vehicle: The requirement is expected to be solicited as an SDVOSB set-aside on the T4NG (Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation) contract vehicle.
- Response Due: November 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: January 20, 2026.
Evaluation
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only. The government will use the information gathered to determine the capability of SDVOSB vendors and to finalize the acquisition strategy for the upcoming re-compete.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should refer to the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and RFI documents for specific technical requirements and submission guidelines.