7A20--Actionable-VISN 495 Smartsheet Licenses (SaaS) (VA-25-00018984)
ID: 36C25925Q0166Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19), is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for providing SmartSheet licenses for the VISN 19 office. The objective of this procurement is to gather information on the capabilities of vendors to supply licenses with varying expiration dates, which are critical for the operational needs of the Veterans Health Administration. This Sources Sought Notice is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future contracts; it aims to assess vendor interest and capacity before any potential solicitation is issued. Interested companies are encouraged to submit their responses, including company details and capability statements, by January 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST, to Peyton.Wilkerson@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jessica Lottman (Supv CO)Peyton.Wilkerson@va.gov
    (303) 712-5754
    Jessica.Lottman@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19), is seeking market research responses for SmartSheet licenses intended for the VISN 19 office. This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future contracts. Interested companies are invited to submit details about their capabilities, including company information, points of contact, and responses to questions regarding the procurement of licenses with varying expiration dates. The submission deadline is January 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST. This notice emphasizes that responses are not offers, and no obligations for contract awards exist. The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 513210, related to Software Publishers. The government aims to gauge interest and capacity among potential vendors before proceeding further, remaining non-committal regarding any future solicitation.
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