R499--HealthViews Health of Vietnam Era Women Study
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO 21), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify contractors capable of providing the Health VIEWS Follow-Up Survey of the Vietnam Women's Health Study for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). This market research aims to examine the long-term health, disability, and aging-in-place needs of Vietnam-era women Veterans. Responses are due March 27, 2026, at 15:00 PST.
Opportunity Details
- Type: Sources Sought (for market research only; no solicitation available)
- NAICS: 541720, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (Small Business Size Standard: $28 Million)
- Product Service Code: R499 - Other Professional Services
- Period of Performance (Base Year): September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027
- Place of Performance: All work shall be performed remotely.
Scope of Work (Based on Draft SOW)
The primary objective is to conduct a life-course epidemiology study on Vietnam-era women Veterans. This includes:
- Assessing late-life health, functional status, disability, long-term care needs, and VA/non-VA service utilization.
- Examining the influence of warzone service and PTSD on cumulative physiological burden and health trajectories.
- Archiving the Health VIEWS dataset as a VA research resource.
- Tasks involve project management, sample processing, address verification, mail and Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) survey administration, data capture, processing, quality control, and final data delivery.
Special Requirements (from Draft SOW)
- Demonstrable experience conducting large-scale surveys with Veterans, specifically women and Vietnam-era Veterans.
- Ability to obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO) with the VA.
- Maintenance of an internal Institutional Review Board (IRB).
- Mental health safety and warm-handoff capabilities for distressed respondents.
- Use of a secure CATI platform.
- Strict adherence to VA data security, privacy, and FISMA requirements.
- Note: The draft SOW states no subcontractors are permitted; however, the Sources Sought requests information on subcontracting plans.
Response Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a capability statement via email to Timothy.Smith9de3@va.gov by March 27, 2026, 15:00 PST. Responses must address:
- Company's Socioeconomic Status (e.g., small business, large business, SDVOSB, VOSB; include SBA registration for SDVOSB/VOSB).
- Company's legal name and Unique Entity ID (SAM).
- Primary point of contact (full name, phone, email).
- A comprehensive Capabilities Statement.
- Experience conducting large-scale (4,000+ completed responses) survey research.
- Experience conducting large-scale survey research with the Veteran population.
- List of similar Government and Commercial projects.
- Details on compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14 and 52.219-27), including prime vs. subcontracted work and percentage paid to subcontractors.
- GSA Contract Number, if applicable.
- A price estimate for the base period (September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027).
- Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov; SDVOSB/VOSB firms must be verified with SBA.
Important Notes
This is for informational and planning purposes only. The Government will use responses to determine its procurement strategy and does not guarantee a solicitation or contract award. Failure to provide requested information will result in a non-responsive submission.