Intent to Sole Source VFA Capital Planning Database Subscription
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically the Office of the Commissioner (OC) / Engineering Management Branch (EMB), has published an Intent to Sole Source a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order for a VFA Capital Planning Database Subscription and associated professional support services. This solution is required to effectively manage the FDA's owned-facility portfolio. The intended awardee is The Gordian Group, Inc., identified as the only responsible source.
Scope of Work
The requirement encompasses both software licensing and professional support services. Key deliverables include:
- One (1) VFA Database License for comprehensive facility condition tracking and capital project planning.
- Forty (40) hours of flexible Professional Support Services annually. These services may be applied to activities such as Data Maintenance, Data Importing, Custom Report Creation, Benchmarking, and Software Support. They explicitly exclude Formal Group Training or Capital Budgeting workshops.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order)
- Duration: One-year Base period with four (4) additional one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source."
- Capability Statement Due: June 10, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
- Published: May 29, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is an intent to award a sole-source contract and not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can provide the required VFA Database license and professional support services are encouraged to submit a capability statement. A determination not to compete will be made based on the responses received.
Contact Information
For submissions or inquiries, contact Terina Hicks at terina.hicks@fda.hhs.gov.