Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Federal Procurement Data Systems – Next Generation (FPDS-NG) Data Validation Improvement Services
ID: 36C10X25Q0072Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSAC FREDERICK (36C10X)FREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a9c64a86f44942809041b99fc53f2ff2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Potomacwave Consulting, Inc. for Federal Procurement Data Systems – Next Generation (FPDS-NG) Data Validation Improvement Services, which includes access to the FedDataCheck service. This service is designed to enhance data quality for procurement staff by scanning public FPDS-NG data for compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and identifying discrepancies, thereby supporting oversight related to category management and compliance with the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) and the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA). The anticipated contract, categorized under NAICS code 518210, is expected to be negotiated and awarded by June 9, 2025, and interested parties may submit their capabilities by the specified response date. For further inquiries, contact Audrey Brown at audrey.brown7@va.gov or Dylan Nolz at Dylan.Nolz@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Audrey Brown
    audrey.brown7@va.gov
    Dylan Nolz
    Dylan.Nolz@va.gov
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    Intent to Sole Source - FPDS.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to award a sole-source contract to Potomacwave Consulting, Inc. for Federal Procurement Data Systems – Next Generation (FPDS-NG) Data Validation Improvement Services, including access to the FedDataCheck service. FedDataCheck scans public FPDS-NG data for compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and identifies discrepancies, enhancing data quality for procurement staff. This service is particularly crucial for oversight related to category management and compliance with the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) and the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA). Potomacwave is deemed the sole provider capable of delivering these specialized services, which are expected to significantly lower human costs associated with data quality reviews. The anticipated contract, categorized under NAICS code 518210, is slated for negotiation and award by June 09, 2025. Interested parties may submit their capabilities by the specified response date. This notice serves as a formal intent to negotiate under limited source conditions and is not a solicitation for quotes.
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