DA10--26-SW0032 NewEra (SW5027, SW5028)-Recompete (Renewal) (VA-26-00000289)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the "26-SW0032 NewEra (SW5027, SW5028)-Recompete (Renewal)" opportunity, identified by Solicitation Number 36C10B26Q0055. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center, is the issuing agency.

Details regarding specific requirements, deliverables, and technical specifications are not fully provided in this metadata. However, the attached documents include a "Solicitation Notice" and a "redacted Sole Source Justification (J&A)".

• Product Service Code: DA10

• NAICS Code: 513210

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 07724

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center, 23 Christopher Way, Eatontown NJ 07724

• Response Date/Time/Zone: December 29, 2025, 12:00 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Archive: 99 days after the response date.

Information regarding set-aside or specific eligibility requirements is not detailed in the provided text.

• The following documents are attached and should be reviewed for further details: FY26 JA NewEra final redacted, and 36C10B26Q0055 final.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for brand name NewEra software maintenance support for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The support is required for NewEra Stand Alone Environment (SAE) and NewEra Image Focus Core (IFO) Subsystem software, which are critical for the VA's IBM z/OS and IBM z16 mainframe environment at the Austin Information Technology Center.

• Brand name NewEra software maintenance support for perpetual licenses.

• Support for the IBM Mainframe environment, including monitoring, testing configuration changes, and providing a stand-alone recovery tool for Initial Program Load (IPL) failures.

• 24/7 telephone and online coverage for maintenance service calls.

• Secure connection capabilities for downloading software updates and uploading diagnostic information via Secure File Transfer Protocol.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: Base period of 12 months with 4 (four) 12-month option periods.

• Estimated Value: Total estimated value inclusive of all option periods.

• This action is being solicited as a sole source to NewEra Software, Inc.

• The statutory authority cited is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, due to only one responsible source satisfying agency requirements.

• Sole Source justification indicates no set-aside or competition is anticipated at this time.

• Market research was conducted, confirming that only NewEra can provide the specific functions required for the SAE and IFO Subsystem, which are unique and critical for maintaining the mainframe environment and supporting essential VA applications like the Financial Management System and Benefits Delivery Network.

• The VA will continue to conduct market research for future actions to identify potential competition.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for brand name NewEra perpetual software licenses and associated software maintenance and technical support. The procurement is for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Infrastructure Operations (IO).

• Brand name NewEra software maintenance support for existing perpetual licenses.

• Support for NewEra Stand Alone Environment (SAE) and NewEra Image Focus Core (IFO) Subsystem software.

• Support is required for IBM z series operating system (z/OS) and IBM z16 machines on the mainframe platform.

• Services include monitoring, testing configuration changes, and providing a stand-alone recovery tool.

• 24/7 telephone and online coverage for maintenance service calls.

• Secure connection capabilities (preferred SFTP) for software updates and diagnostic information.

• Compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards for Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance (PoP): Base period of 12 months from award date, with four (4) 12-month option periods.

• Base Period: March 11, 2026 – March 10, 2027.

• Total contract duration, including options, shall not exceed 60 months.

• Quotes are due by 12:00 PM EST on December 29, 2025.

• Award will be made on a sole source basis.

• Evaluation will be based on technical compliance and reasonable pricing.

• All questions and quote submissions should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Edward Olivo-Cruz (Edward.Olivo-Cruz@va.gov), and Contracting Officer, Nicole Beall (Nicole.Beall@va.gov).

• Vendors must complete the Section B.4 Price Schedule.

• Alterations to the line items may render quotes unacceptable.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 513210

• Size Standard: $47M

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

• Invoices are to be submitted quarterly in accordance with Section B.4 Price Schedule.