DA10--CyberFEDS Subscription in support of VISN 20
ID: 36C26025Q0172Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8075ad61169548c5b6125e629d2bad2f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking proposals for a firm-fixed price contract to provide CyberFEDS subscriptions in support of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20, which includes multiple locations in Washington state. This procurement aims to secure essential online access to a federal civil service law database, which is crucial for the VA's Human Resource and Labor Relations teams in making informed decisions regarding employee relations and compliance obligations. The contract will have a base period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with four additional one-year options extending through April 30, 2030, and is set aside for small businesses under FAR 13 procedures. Interested vendors must submit their proposals to Contracting Officer Jennifer Robles at jennifer.robles1@va.gov by 1 PM Mountain Time on January 21, 2025, with the total contract value anticipated to be approximately $34 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer RoblesContracting Officer
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    jennifer.robles1@va.gov
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    36C26025Q0172_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting bids for a firm-fixed price contract for CyberFEDS subscriptions to support the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20, encompassing multiple locations in Washington state. This combined synopsis/solicitation is prepared following the Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines, specifically FAR Subpart 12.6, and is set aside for small businesses under FAR 13 procedures. The relevant NAICS code for this procurement is 541519, with a size standard of $34 million. The contract will have a base period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, plus four one-year options extending through 2030. Award decisions will be based on evaluation criteria in the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ). Interested parties must email their proposals to the designated contracting officer by 1 PM Mountain Time on January 21, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. This request emphasizes the VA's commitment to securing necessary commercial services and products for its healthcare networks.
    JA_Redacted.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks approval for a sole-source acquisition of CyberFeds web subscriptions, essential for its Human Resource and Labor Relations teams. This procurement will extend previous contracts, providing access to vital legal and regulatory guidance through a searchable federal civil service law database, aiding HR personnel especially in decision-making for employee relations, labor relations, and compliance obligations. The requirement, set aside for small businesses, follows FAR 13.5 procedures and anticipates a fair and reasonable cost based on past spending and vendor quotes. Market research indicated sufficient competition among small businesses, with CyberFeds being the only approved tool for HR issues across the VA. The justification for this procurement emphasizes its unique capability to meet the agency's needs, reiterating that no alternative services can satisfy these requirements, thus encouraging small business participation in government contracting processes.
    Solicitation 36C26025Q0172.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a solicitation (36C26025Q0172) for a contract to provide subscriptions to CyberFeds, an online database for federal employment. This base contract, valued at approximately $34 million, consists of a one-year base period starting on May 1, 2025, followed by four one-year options, extending to April 30, 2030. The solicitation is open to all businesses, with an emphasis on small businesses, including those owned by veterans and women. Interested vendors must be authorized distributors or resellers of CyberFeds, confirmed through proper documentation. The contract's scope includes providing 63 online subscriptions for various VA locations across VISN 20, covering Anchorage, Boise, Portland, Puget Sound, Roseburg, Spokane, Walla Walla, and White City. The document outlines terms for invoicing, payment, and contract administration, specifying a 30-day payment term upon receipt of services, detailed requirements for invoicing procedures, and clauses pertaining to contract compliance and performance. The bid deadline is set for January 21, 2025. This solicitation reflects the VA's commitment to leveraging digital resources for efficient employment management and regulatory compliance within the agency.
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