5860--Varian FullScale on Premise Base plus 4 Option Years (VA-26-00050018)

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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) titled "RFI Loopback" (Solicitation Number: 36C10B26Q0255). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center, is issuing this RFI to gather information regarding commercial IT software and maintenance support services for the Varian FullScale on Premise Base plus 4 Option Years.

Based on the responses to this RFI, the Government intends to pursue a sole-source acquisition. Market research, including review of RFI responses and vendor communications, did not identify any other sources capable of meeting the Government’s technical and interoperability requirements. This notice serves informational purposes only and is not a solicitation. Bidders interested in this opportunity should note that the government has indicated an intent to proceed with a sole-source award, suggesting limited competition.

• Solicitation Number: 36C10B26Q0255
• Product Service Code: 5860
• NAICS Code: 811210
• Response Date: May 15, 2026, 12 PM Eastern Time
• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center, Eatontown NJ 07724
• Point of Contact: Julia Renna (julia.renna@va.gov)
• Agency Intent: Sole-source acquisition anticipated based on RFI responses.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is for planning purposes to gather information regarding Varian FullScale on Premise Base plus 4 Option Years. It is not a solicitation for bids or proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on this RFI. The government is not obligated to acquire any products or services described herein, and no payment will be made for submitted information.

Vendors must provide:

• Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone, Fax, Email

• Company Business Size and Status (including proof of SBA VetCert for VOSB/SDVOSBs)

• NAICS Code(s) and Socioeconomic Data

• DUNS Number

• Existing Contractual Vehicles (GWAC, FSS, MAC)

• Summary of capability to meet requirements in the draft Product Description (PD), including technical capability, corporate experience, and specific examples/references (agency, POC, dollar value, contract number).

• Statement of intent and ability to meet the set-aside requirement for Certified SDVOSBs (VAAR 852.219-73).

• Information on available personnel and financial resources, including proposed team members and subcontracting plans for the set-aside requirement.

• Feedback on the sufficiency of the draft PD regarding technical requirements for software development and production operations support.

• Response Deadline: March 18, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Page Limit: 10 pages. No marketing materials or generic capability statements.

• Submission Method: Email to Julia Renna (julia.renna@va.gov) and Evan Schlisserman (evan.schlisserman@va.gov).

• Subject Line: "36C10B26Q0255"

• File Size Limit: 5 MB per email.

• Mark responses as "Proprietary Information" if applicable.

• NAICS Code: 811210 (Size Standard: $34 million)

• Product Service Code: 5860

• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center, Eatontown, NJ.

• Product Description (PD) Version: 1.0, dated March 11, 2026.

• Key PD Areas: Product Requirements (Varian FullScale on Premise IT hosting solution), Section 508 compliance, Shipment of Hardware, General Requirements (VA TRM, Zero Trust, SSN Reduction, IPv6, Software Licensing, TIC, Position Risk), Information Security Considerations.

• The requirement is intended to be a total set-aside for Certified SDVOSBs, in accordance with VAAR 852.219-73 and 13 CFR §125.6. Vendors must address their intent and ability to meet this requirement.