DA01--Connectivity and Collaboration Services (CCS): Enterprise Messaging, Collaboration, Authentication and Office 365 Services (EMCAO) - New Task Order (VA-26-00011030)
ID: 36C10B26Q0066Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cb803344c0794ff48fd97a04a347edb7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide Enterprise Messaging, Collaboration, Authentication, and Office 365 Services (EMCAO) under a new task order (VA-26-00011030). This procurement aims to support the VA's messaging and collaboration environments, including extensive services for Microsoft 365 applications, eDiscovery, interagency collaboration, and compliance with security and accessibility standards. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price task order with a base period of 10 months and four optional 12-month periods, with responses due by 10:00 AM EST on November 18, 2025. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) should submit their responses via email to Diana Sesta at diana.sesta@va.gov, including relevant company information and feedback on the Performance Work Statement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Diana SestaContract Specialist
    (848) 377-5120
    diana.sesta@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C10B26Q0066.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Acquisition Center has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 36C10B26Q0066) for Connectivity and Collaboration Services (CCS), specifically an Enterprise Messaging, Collaboration, Authentication, and Office 365 Services (EMCAO) re-compete. This is a Request for Information (RFI) seeking support for these services, with responses due by November 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The notice is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and falls under NAICS code 541512. Contact Diana Sesta at diana.sesta@va.gov for inquiries.
    EMCAO SAM.GOV RFI 11.12.25.doc
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the Enterprise Messaging, Collaboration, Authentication, and Office 365 Services (EMCAO) Re-Compete (VA-26-00011030). This RFI is for planning purposes only and seeks information from potential vendors, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) verified by SBA VetCert, capable of providing services outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The NAICS code for this requirement is 541512 with a $34 million size standard. Responses, limited to 10 pages, must include company information, business size, socioeconomic data, DUNS, existing contract vehicles, and a summary of technical capabilities, corporate experience, and intent to meet the 50% set-aside requirement. Vendors must also provide feedback on the PWS. Responses are due by 10:00 AM EST on November 18, 2025, via email to Diana Sesta and Susan Banasiak, with "RFI VA-26-00011030 Enterprise Messaging, Collaboration, Authentication and Office 365 (EMCAO) Services" in the subject line.
    PWS EMCAO RFI 11.12.25.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information & Technology (OIT) has issued a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation (T4NG) program. This PWS outlines the requirement for a contractor to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support for VA's messaging, collaboration, authentication, and configuration environments. The scope includes extensive support for Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams), eDiscovery, interagency collaboration and authentication (Microsoft Entra ID B2B), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services, and Enterprise Endpoint Engineering (SCCM). The contract, structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task order, will have a 10-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Key deliverables include project management plans, various status reports, transition plans, and adherence to specific service level agreements for help desk support. The contractor must also comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and VA security and privacy requirements. The government will furnish 35 laptops to the contractor for this effort.
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