DJ10--Data Monitoring and Sensing - Structured Data - RFI (VA-26-00050089)
Overview
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Original Source
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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), specifically the Technology Acquisition Center NJ (36C10B), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for Data Monitoring and Sensing - Structured Data. This RFI, titled "DJ10--Data Monitoring and Sensing - Structured Data - RFI (VA-26-00050089)", aims to identify industry capabilities for a comprehensive Zero Trust Data Monitoring and Sensing - Structured Data Protection solution. This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by April 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Purpose & Scope
The VA's Office of Information & Technology (OIT), Office of Information Security (OIS) seeks to enhance cybersecurity across VA's enterprise environments, supporting the VA's Zero Trust Architecture Strategy and Executive Order 14028. The RFI is gathering information on vendor capabilities to provide a data protection solution for structured data, both on-premises and in the VA Enterprise Cloud (AWS and Azure). Key requirements include robust Data Loss Prevention (DLP) with automated policy enforcement, automated and persistent data labeling, and a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or turnkey implementation. The solution must integrate with existing VA systems (SIEM, UEBA, DevSecOps) and support hybrid deployment under a unified SaaS control plane. A FedRAMP High authorization and VA Authority to Operate (ATO) will be required.
Information Requested
Respondents should provide:
- A summary of their capability to meet the requirements in the attached draft Product Description (PD).
- Technical capability and proposed approach.
- An informal quote.
- Corporate experience and specific examples/references (agency, POC, dollar value, contract number).
- Feedback on whether the DRAFT PD provides sufficient detail, with technical comments/recommendations if not.
- Company details: Name, SAM UEI, CAGE, address, POC, phone, email, business size/status, NAICS code(s), socioeconomic data, and existing contract vehicles.
- For SDVOSB/VOSB concerns, proof of verification and confirmation of 50% performance cost by eligible employees.
Submission Details
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET
- Submission Method: Email to Jennifer.jefferson@va.gov and ioannis.vardouniotis@va.gov.
- Subject Line: "Zero Trust Data Monitoring RFI"
- Page Limit: 10 pages maximum (no marketing materials).
- File Size: Email not to exceed 20 MB.
- Proprietary Information: Mark clearly if applicable.
Eligibility & Set-Aside Considerations
The NAICS code for this requirement is currently undecided. Small Business companies with the capability to perform this requirement are strongly encouraged to participate. Responses will inform future set-aside decisions. If insufficient responses are received from preferred socioeconomic categories, future solicitations may be open to all contract holders. Vendors interested only in subcontracting opportunities should clearly indicate this.
Important Notes
This is solely a Request for Information for market research purposes. The Government is not committing to an award, nor will it reimburse costs for responses. The VA is not obligated to provide feedback or seek clarification. This requirement may be delayed, canceled, or revised at any time.