DG01--Connectivity & Collaboration Services (CCS): Network Engineering, Design, Implementation and Infrastructure Support (NEDIIS) - Recompete (VA-26-00019737)
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) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought for the Network Engineering, Design, Implementation and Infrastructure Support (NEDIIS) Re-Compete. This RFI aims to gather industry capabilities for a future solicitation anticipated in March 2026. Responses to this RFI are due by December 1, 2025.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI seeks information from qualified vendors, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), to understand their capabilities in network engineering, design, implementation, and infrastructure support services. The government will use this information for market research and planning for the NEDIIS Re-Compete.
Key Information Requested
Vendors are asked to provide:
- Company details, business size, NAICS (541512, $34M size standard), socioeconomic data, and SBA VetCert verification for VOSB/SDVOSBs.
- Existing contractual vehicles (GWAC, FSS, MAC).
- A summary of capabilities to meet the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Specific experience examples, including:
- Staffing federal contracts with 150+ FTEs across network engineering, cybersecurity, software engineering, and systems administration in at least 3 geographic locations.
- Auditing and providing telecom expense support.
- Serving as a proxy between the government and telecom providers.
- Expertise with non-traditional telecom cost-saving models.
- Intent and ability to meet the SDVOSB set-aside requirement.
- Information on available personnel, financial resources, proposed team members, and subcontracting plans.
- Feedback on the sufficiency of the draft PWS for software development and production operations support.
Submission Details
- Response Due: December 1, 2025, 13:00 Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Email to Diana Sesta (diana.sesta@va.gov) and Susan Banasiak (Susan.Banasiak@va.gov).
- Subject Line: "Network Engineering, Design, Implementation and Infrastructure Support (NEDIIS)".
- Page Limit: 25 pages.
- Important: No generic marketing materials; responses should be marked "Proprietary Information" if sensitive.
Future Contract Details
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: March 2026.
- Contract Vehicle: Fair Opportunity on GSA MAS SIN 54151S, Information Technology Professional Services.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC).
- Anticipated Contract Type: Likely Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for services, with travel on a Cost Reimbursement basis.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 12-month base, four 12-month option periods, plus three optional tasks (total PoP not to exceed 60 months).
Important Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to acquire products/services. No payment will be made for information submitted.