DG01--Connectivity & Collaboration Services (CCS): Network Engineering, Design, Implementation and Infrastructure Support (NEDIIS) - Recompete (VA-26-00019737)

SOL #: 36C10B26Q0078Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)

EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

Support Services For Physical And Wireless Networks Connecting Equipment Within The Core Data Centers And Work Areas, Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks, As Well As Wide Area Network Equipment, Hardware And Software Directly Connecting Into Data Centers, Offices And Third Parties. Support Services Which Enable Or Distribute Voice Services Through On Premise Equipment Including Pbx, Vo Ip, Voicemail And Handsets. Also Provides Support For Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks And Internet Access. Support Services For External (Outside Plant) Physical Communications Infrastructure Connecting To Lan/Wan End Points. Mobile Infrastructure Support Such As Cabled Communication Network, Cellular Towers, Repeaters, Switching Systems Dedicated For Cellular Communication (DG01)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/193bb7c3e55d487da55321154e01afa8/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 20, 2025

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Response Deadline

Dec 1, 2025, 6:00 PM

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 Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for the Network Engineering, Design, Implementation and Infrastructure Support (NEDIIS) Recompete. This market research aims to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) capable of providing comprehensive network services. Responses are due December 1, 2025.

Scope of Work

The RFI seeks information on industry capabilities for network engineering, design, implementation, and infrastructure support services. This includes:

Staffing federal contracts with 150+ FTEs across network engineering, cybersecurity, software engineering, and systems administration, distributed across at least 3 geographic locations.
Auditing and providing telecom expense support.
Serving as a proxy between the government and telecom providers (e.g., AT&T, Verizon).
Expertise with non-traditional telecom cost-saving models. The attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) details the scope, including project management, asset management, network support, telecom engineering, and remote access solutions.

Information Requested

Vendors must provide:

Company details (name, address, POC, size, status, DUNS, NAICS, socioeconomic data).
Proof of SBA VetCert verification for VOSB/SDVOSBs.
Existing contractual vehicles (GWAC, FSS, MAC).
A summary of capabilities to meet the draft PWS.
Specific examples of experience related to the scope.
Intent and ability to meet the SDVOSB set-aside.
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.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / RFI
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC)
NAICS Code: 541512 (Size Standard: $34 million)
Response Due: December 1, 2025, 13:00 Eastern Time
Published: March 3, 2026 (Latest update date)
Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with Cost Reimbursement for travel.
Anticipated Period of Performance: 12 months base + four 12-month option periods + three optional tasks (total not to exceed 60 months).
Future Solicitation: The requirement will be solicited under Fair Opportunity on GSA MAS SIN 54151S, Information Technology Professional Services, with an estimated release in March 2026.

Submission Details

Page Limit: 25 pages.
Format: No generic marketing materials.
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)".
Email Size Limit: 5 MB.
Marking: Mark responses "Proprietary Information" if business sensitive.