DA10--Brand Name or Equal Fusion Software Licenses and Maintenance (VA-26-00028791)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Product Description (PD) template for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), Infrastructure Operations (IO). It outlines the requirements for a "Brand Name or Equal - Fusion Risk Management Software Licenses and Maintenance" as a replacement for the existing Business Continuity Planning Solution.

• Product Requirements: Details the need for a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that is FedRAMP authorized at a Moderate FISMA impact level by June 1, 2026. It includes requirements for software, database, hosting, licensing, services, data migration, and training.
• Deliverables: Specifies the software subscription entitlement, including Continuity Foundations Package, Business User Licenses, Program User Licenses, ServiceNow Connector, Fusion Framework Shield Platform Encryption, and Fusion Intelligence+ Package. It also details training and data migration.
• Period of Performance: The base period is 12 months from award, with four 12-month option periods.
• Technical Requirements: Covers Section 508 accessibility standards, compatibility with assistive technology, and acceptance testing. It also addresses Information Technology using Sustainable Products and Services (not applicable), Shipment of Software (electronic delivery), General Requirements including Assessment, Authorization, and Continuous Monitoring (FISMA, FedRAMP, ATO process), VA Technical Reference Model (TRM), Zero Trust Critical Security Controls, Social Security Number (SSN) Reduction, Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) support, and Software and Licensing Requirements.
• Points of Contact: Lists key VA personnel for the program.

This document defines the specific technical and functional requirements for the Fusion Risk Management software and associated services. Bidders must ensure their proposed solution meets or exceeds these requirements, including FedRAMP authorization, Section 508 compliance, and specific licensing and support levels. The detailed breakdown of packages, licenses, and performance periods is crucial for developing accurate proposals and pricing.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) for planning purposes to gather market research on Brand Name or Equal Fusion Risk Management Software Licenses and Maintenance. It is not a solicitation for bids or proposals, and no contract will be awarded based solely on this RFI. The government is not obligated to acquire any products or services described herein and will not pay for information submitted.

Vendors are requested to provide information specific to the attached Product Description (PD) titled "FY26 SW Fusion Risk Management Product Description v2 1 14 JAN 2026". Responses should address:

• Intent and ability to meet performance requirements.

• Available personnel and financial resources.

• Ability to provide brand name or equal Fusion Risk Management Software Licenses and Maintenance products.

• FEDRAMP and ATO status with the VA, including timelines if not yet obtained.

• Technical comments and recommendations for a more accurate proposal and efficient, cost-effective effort.

• Interested vendors must include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, company business size and status (including SBA VetCert proof for VOSB/SDVOSBs), NAICS code(s), socioeconomic data, DUNS number, and existing contractual vehicles in the initial paragraph.

• Responses should not include general capability statements or marketing materials.

• Questions are due no later than February 04, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.

• Responses are due no later than February 06, 2026, 01:00 PM EST to Anthony.Pavese@va.gov.

Set-aside decisions may be made based on the information provided in response to this RFI.

• This RFI is for market research only.
• No funds have been authorized or appropriated for this effort.
• Interested parties are responsible for marking proprietary information.