DA10--(VA-25-00008383) PACT Act - Brand name or Equal Pyramid Analytics 2025 – Base Period
ID: 36C10B25Q0023Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER AUSTIN (36C10A)AUSTIN, TX, 78744, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a3c1913f5a22456a89024ff28e5d23ad/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research for the acquisition of Pyramid Analytics software or equivalent solutions to enhance its Office of Information & Technology's Data and Analytics services. The procurement aims to facilitate the analysis of clinical, administrative, and financial data from multiple sources, ensuring compatibility with existing Pyramid content and supporting a large user base with extensive maintenance and scalability features. This initiative is crucial for improving data management tools to better serve veterans, with a contract period starting April 19, 2025, for one base year and three option years. Interested vendors should submit their capabilities, pricing, and compliance details by February 10, 2025, to Contract Specialist Jermell Upton at jermell.upton@va.gov or (512) 326-6348.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jermell UptonContract Specialist
    (512) 326-6348
    jermell.upton@va.gov
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    36C10B25Q0023.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information for a potential contract regarding the acquisition of Pyramid Analytics software or equivalent solutions for their Office of Information & Technology's Data and Analytics services. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather market research concerning the capabilities and availability of the desired software. Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached draft product description and provide feedback, including questions and recommendations, by the specified response date of February 10, 2025. The solicitation falls under Product Service Code DA10 and NAICS Code 541519, with the primary communication coordinated by Contract Specialist Jermell Upton. This initiative reflects the VA’s ongoing efforts to enhance their analytical capabilities, ensuring they meet the needs of veterans effectively through improved data management tools. The notice also outlines administrative details such as the contracting office address, response deadlines, and archival protocols post-response.
    P02- RFI_36C10B25Q002_Pyramid or Equal_SAM.pdf
    The VA is seeking information for the procurement of Pyramid Analytics or equivalent software for data reporting and analytics under the PACT Act. This Sources Sought Notice serves solely for planning, with no contractual obligations, and invites companies to express their interest and capabilities. The required software must facilitate the analysis of various clinical, administrative, and financial data from multiple sources, maintaining compatibility with existing Pyramid content. Key features include providing at least 80,000 user licenses, extensive maintenance and support, and scalability for over 500,000 content objects across 100 organizational groups. The contract encompasses one base year starting April 19, 2025, followed by three option years. The document also mandates compliance with Section 508 for accessibility, IPv6 support, and the prohibition of Social Security Numbers as primary identifiers, as part of overall VA information system integration. Interested vendors should respond by detailing their capabilities, pricing, and compliance with specified requirements by February 10, 2025, to the designated VA contact.
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