DA01--Data Engineering, Management Support, and Quality Assurance Recommendations Requirement for SSG Fox SPGP (VA-26-00062403)
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for Data Engineering, Management Support, and Quality Assurance Recommendations for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP). This RFI is for planning purposes only and is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Responses are due by June 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Purpose
This RFI serves as market research to identify qualified firms capable of providing the described services. It is not a solicitation for proposals, and the Government is not obligated to acquire any products or services. Information gathered will inform future acquisition decisions, including potential set-aside determinations.
Scope of Work
The requirement, outlined in a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), involves supporting the operation of the Data Collection Tool (DCT) and associated grantee data quality review processes. Key areas include:
- Data Engineering & Management: Supporting DCT operations, knowledge transfer for application/database management, ETL processes, troubleshooting, and site administration.
- Quality Assurance: Tracking, monitoring, and archiving data; providing dashboards for VA oversight; analyzing data for reports; and documenting new requirements.
- Sustainment Support: Requires expertise in configuration management, cloud engineering, DevOps, system monitoring, federal data security/privacy, and technical documentation.
- Transition: A phased transition for operations and maintenance tasks for the DCT.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Information Technology Professional Services)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Anticipated Period of Performance (from PWS): A base period of 12 months with two 12-month option periods.
- Place of Performance (from PWS): Primarily at Contractor facilities, with potential travel to VA sites.
Submission Requirements
Interested SDVOSBs must submit a response by June 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
- Format: Maximum 12 pages, 12 Arial font. No marketing materials or generic capability statements.
- Content:
- Company information (Name, Address, POC, Phone, Email, NAICS, Business Size/Status, VetCert proof for VOSB/SDVOSBs, DUNS, Contractual Vehicles).
- Summary of technical capability to meet draft PWS requirements.
- Explanation of additional technologies/best practices for inclusion in the PWS.
- Feedback on PWS clarity and suggestions for proposal creation.
- Corporate experience with specific examples (agency, POC, dollar value, contract number).
- Information on intent and ability to meet the SDVOSB set-aside, including subcontracting plans and resources.
- Response to whether the draft PWS provides sufficient detail, with technical comments if not.
- Submission Method: Email to Ryan.Sehulster@va.gov.
- Subject Line: "Data Engineering, Management Support, and Quality Assurance Recommendations for SSG Fox SPGP".
- File Size: Email file size shall not exceed 5 MB. Mark as "Proprietary Information" if sensitive.
Important Notes
No payment will be provided for RFI responses. Technical questions may be submitted as part of your response, but questions directed to the customer are prohibited.