R707--Contract Support Services - RPO-C - RFI
ID: 36C77625Q0116Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFPCAC HEALTH INFORMATION (36C776)INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: CONTRACT/PROCUREMENT/ACQUISITION SUPPORT (R707)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f829f1f4c8ad45769b05c150ac591a8d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) regarding their capacity to provide contract support services under the Request for Information (RFI) titled "R707--Contract Support Services - RPO-C." The VA aims to assess market capabilities for contractor support, specifically focusing on contract specialists with varying experience levels to assist procurement teams without assuming inherently governmental functions. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the VA's procurement processes and ensuring compliance, with contract performance expected to span five years, potentially extending further. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Jesus Reyes at Jesus.Reyes3@va.gov, with a preliminary contract ceiling estimated at $49.4 million and a minimum staffing requirement of approximately 1 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), scaling up to 77 FTEs based on task orders.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jesus ReyesContract Specialist
    Contract Officer
    Karla Lefarth
    Jesus.Reyes3@va.gov
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    36C77625Q0116.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks information from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) regarding their capacity to provide contract support services. This document outlines a request for information (RFI), emphasizing that no contract awards will result from responses. The VA aims to assess market capabilities for contractor support, specifically focusing on contract specialists with different experience levels: Entry-Level, Mid-Level, and Senior Contract Support. The contractor will assist VA procurement teams with procurement needs without taking on inherently governmental functions. The required qualifications for contractor personnel, service delivery parameters, contract performance details, and the overarching goals of ensuring agency compliance and assisting in the procurement process are explicitly stated. Contract performance will span five years with potential extensions, and systematic reporting and oversight protocols are outlined to ensure quality and accountability. Ultimately, this notice reflects the VA's strategy for engaging skilled contractors to enhance its procurement functions for improved service delivery.
    36C77625Q0116 Amendment - Clarification of Intent.docx
    The amendment to Request for Information (RFI) 36C77625Q0116 from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), dated February 12, 2025, clarifies that the VA will not proceed with consolidating Acquisition Support Services (1101) and Acquisition Utilization Services (1102) into a single requirement. This notice indicates that the VA is not currently requesting additional market research, capability statements, or company information, as the intent is merely to inform the industry about an updated procurement strategy. Once the revised solicitation approach receives business clearance, an official solicitation will be published on SAM.gov, allowing interested parties to submit proposals. Contractors are not required to respond to this RFI unless instructed otherwise, and any inquiries regarding future solicitations should be directed to the designated Contracting Specialist, Jesus Reyes, or Contracting Officer, Karla Lefarth. This clarification emphasizes the VA's intent in its procurement strategy while providing clear communication to industry stakeholders.
    36C77625Q0116 Amendment 2- Questions.docx
    This document is an amendment to the Request for Information (RFI) 36C77625Q0116, addressing industry inquiries regarding an upcoming RFP. It outlines anticipated details regarding the RFP timeline, IDIQ structure, contract ceiling, and estimated Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs). While the release of the RFP is pending internal approvals, a single-award IDIQ structure is under consideration. The preliminary contract ceiling is estimated at around $49.4 million, though this figure is subject to adjustments as the procurement strategy evolves. FTE estimates indicate a minimum requirement of approximately 1 FTE, scaling up to a maximum of 77 FTEs based on forthcoming task orders. The RFI aims to inform the industry and does not require formal submissions at this stage. Recipients are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov for updates as the situation unfolds. The communications are issued by Contracting Specialist Jesus Reyes and Contracting Officer Karla Lefarth as points of contact for further inquiries. Overall, this document serves to clarify the RFI's intent and collect preliminary industry feedback in preparation for future procurement actions.
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