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This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for informational and planning purposes regarding Veteran Decedent Data Information Analysis Visualization. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking capabilities from Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract holders to assist in developing an acquisition strategy for a possible Request for Quote (RFQ). The project involves data capture, analysis, and visualization to support the Riverside Education and Interpretive Center (REIC). Interested contractors must submit a capabilities statement (maximum 3 pages) demonstrating their qualifications, including company information, points of contact, UEI and CAGE codes, small business designation, and relevant contract vehicles. Responses are due by April 7, 2026, 2:00 PM CST, via email to ***@***. *. * notice also includes a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) detailing the scope of work, performance period, place of performance, key personnel requirements, specific tasks and deliverables, and extensive general requirements related to IT security, enterprise architecture, and compliance with various federal regulations and VA policies. The PWS outlines tasks such as project initiation management, due diligence, information capture, and POAM development. Key personnel include a Program Manager, Data Analysts, and an REIC Programming Consultant. The contract performance period is 12 months from the date of award. All IT solutions must comply with VA's Zero Trust security controls, FIPS standards, and support IPv6. The contractor must also adhere to VA's enterprise architecture and cybersecurity requirements, including the use of PIV credentials and secure coding practices. No web-based, publicly available generative AI services are approved for use with VA sensitive data. The government will retain unlimited rights to all data, models, algorithms, and outputs generated during contract performance. The deadline for responses is April 7, 2026.
The response to this Sources Sought Notice is due no later than April 7, 2026, 2:00 PM CST. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines specific deliverable schedules, such as the Project Management Plan due within 14 days of contract award, and monthly progress reports.
Interested contractors must submit a capabilities statement demonstrating their qualifications, including company name and address, two points of contact, UEI number and CAGE code, small business designation status, and existing contract vehicles relevant to the requirement. Key personnel requirements are also detailed in the PWS.
The notice mentions that failure to replace key personnel without a break in performance may be considered a condition endangering contract performance and may provide grounds for termination for default. Compliance with AI requirements is a material condition of eligibility for payment and continued performance, and failure to comply may result in remedies including withholding of payment or termination for cause/default.
The PWS states that work at the government site is not required beyond limited circumstances such as data information gathering trips, site visits, or collaboration meetings, with prior concurrence from the contracting officer's representative. Access to government facilities is not required beyond in-person attendance for partnering meetings, and any access will be supported with escorted access.