DD01--Marquis Project Parking System SLA [VA-26-00041479]
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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), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C77626Q0169 for annual support services for the Marquis Project Parking System, Workspace Sync, and Fotonflite services. This Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract is for the VA's Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD) in Saint Louis, MO, and Salt Lake City, UT. To be eligible, the prime vendor must be a Veteran-Owned Small Business. Quotes are due by April 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks annual support contracts for proprietary software and services essential for ILEAD's Avid post-production and media asset management (MAM) systems. The required services include:
- Annual Support Contract for Marquis Project Parking (Saint Louis, MO)
- Annual Support Contract for Marquis Project Parking (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Annual Support Contract for Workspace Sync (60TB)
- Fotonflite Remote Service
- Fotonflite Client License
The contractor must provide 24/7/365 remote software support via telephone, email, or VPN, with critical issues resolved within 24 hours and non-critical within 72 hours. Maintenance activities, including manufacturer patches and fixes, must be coordinated with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and performed outside of business hours.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: One base year (April 22, 2026 - April 21, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods.
- Estimated Value: $34 Million (total contract value estimate)
- NAICS Code: 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
- Small Business Size Standard: $34 Million
- Set-Aside: Prime vendor must be a Veteran-Owned Small Business.
- Place of Performance: Remote support for ILEAD facilities at Jefferson Barracks VAMC (Saint Louis, MO) and Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building (Salt Lake City, UT).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronic via email to Rachael Avery (rachael.avery@va.gov) and Kymberly Morgan (Kymberly.Morgan@va.gov).
- Quote Components: Technical (limited to 10 pages, 12pt font), Price, and Signed Offer/Other Required Submissions.
- Evaluation Approach: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, provide SAM UEI, CAGE code, and Federal TIN. They must also be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller, confirmed by an authorization letter.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain valid for at least 30 calendar days.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Solicitation Published: April 9, 2026
- Quotes Due: April 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Primary Contact: Rachael Avery, Contract Specialist, rachael.avery@va.gov
- Secondary Contact: Kymberly Morgan, Kymberly.Morgan@va.gov
All questions must be submitted in writing via email. Telephone calls will not be accepted. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments.