Procurement request for Virtual Acquisition Office (VAO)

The NSWCCD SAP Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo outlines the rationale for a sole-source procurement of an annual subscription to the Virtual Acquisition Office (VAO) for 15 users, with options for four additional years, to be delivered by April 30, 2026. The justification, dated December 8, 2025, and effective April 2025, is based on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 8.405-6, which permit non-competitive actions under the simplified acquisition threshold when only one source is reasonably available or for items peculiar to one manufacturer. A Google search confirmed Unison Virtual Acquisition Office LLC as the exclusive provider, with no authorized resellers. The memo includes certifications from technical/requirements personnel and approval from the contracting officer, Christopher Kontaxis and Sydney McDonald-Johnson, respectively, confirming the necessity and proprietary nature of the VAO service.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for an online, subscription-based knowledge base called Virtual Acquisition Office (VAO). This product is specifically designed for federal acquisition professionals, providing access to federal acquisition regulations, policies, guidance, and related materials. The subscription requires a minimum of 15 individual user licenses and includes a base year with four option years. The procurement is not set aside for small businesses. Interested parties must submit quotes and/or capabilities statements by 11:00 AM on April 10, 2026. The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAC 2025-10 effective 03/13/2026) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS DPN 20251110 effective 11/10/2025). The NAICS code for this procurement is 513210, with an associated PSC code of 7A21. Quotes must be on company letterhead and include pricing (rounded to the nearest whole dollar), Cage Code, FOB Destination, point of contact, GSA contract number (if applicable), and business size. All responses should clearly demonstrate the quoter's ability to meet all specifications. One firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated to be issued. The contract outlines detailed instructions for electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, including specific document types and routing data. Inspection and acceptance of the service will occur at NSWC Carderock in Bethesda, MD. The contract also specifies various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to unique item identification and contract administration, emphasizing compliance and proper procedures for deliverables and payments.