DA01--FSC O&M Support (VA-26-00028951)
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), specifically the Technology Acquisition Center NJ, has issued a Special Notice regarding the acquisition strategy for iFAMS O&M Support (VA-26-00028951). The upcoming solicitation, 36C10B26Q0168, will be issued on the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Financial Management (FM) Marketplace under Category 518210FM. The solicitation is targeted for posting within one week of this notice (published February 24, 2026).
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for the VA Financial Service Center's (FSC) Integrated Financial and Acquisition Management System (iFAMS), formerly Momentum® ERP. The contractor will ensure continuous operation, maintenance, and enhancement of iFAMS, which supports accounting, financial, acquisition, and reporting transactions for VA and other government agencies. Key tasks include defect resolution, technical support, software patch/upgrade deployment, enhancements, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, training, annual close support, accounting, reconciliation, systems assurance, audit, reporting, user provisioning, communication, and organizational change management. Performance will be measured against Service Level Agreements (SLAs), with a focus on critical incident response (24/7 support) and adherence to quality standards (ISO 9001/IEC 90003).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Pre-solicitation announcement)
- Contract Vehicle: GSA MAS FM Marketplace (FM QSMO)
- Category: 518210FM
- Solicitation Number: 36C10B26Q0168 (to be issued)
- Target Solicitation Posting: Within one week of February 24, 2026 (i.e., by March 3, 2026)
- Period of Performance: Base period of 12 months, with up to two (2) additional 12-month option periods.
- Place of Performance: Primarily contractor facilities, with potential for government site work and remote performance. Face-to-face meetings anticipated in Washington DC and Austin, Texas.
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
The upcoming solicitation will be open to a broad range of businesses, including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, SDVOSBs, VOSBs, Woman-Owned Small Businesses, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business concerns, and large businesses. This approach aims to foster free and open competition.
Additional Notes
Adherence to VA's Enterprise and IT Framework, including Zero Trust principles, FICAM, IPv6, TIC, and Section 508 accessibility standards, is required. The use of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles and strict security/privacy requirements (PIV, HIPAA) are also critical. Key personnel requirements include experienced Program Managers and technical/federal accounting SMEs. The NAICS code is 541519 and the Product Service Code is DA01. Contact: Angel Santos, Contract Specialist, Angel.Santos2@va.gov.