7A21--IBM Middleware Recompete VA-26-00039630 (SSI6 O2509-036-036-123912) (VA-26-00039630)

SOL #: 36C10B26Q0260Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)

EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License, Which Also Encompasses Enterprise Level Software Enabling Mission Capability And Business Operational Support. (7A21)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1799606208d342e2bc2a23a7da18ecd3/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 12, 2026

Last Updated

May 15, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 19, 2026, 3:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Presolicitation notice for the recompete of IBM Middleware Software Licensing, Maintenance, and Support Services (VA-26-00039630). This effort is intended to support the VA's enterprise middleware transaction processing environment. The government plans to solicit this acquisition as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside on NASA SEWP.

Purpose & Background

This Presolicitation follows a Request for Information (RFI) issued for market research purposes by the VA Financial Services Center. The RFI sought industry capabilities for software licensing, maintenance, and technical support for the VA's IBM B2B Gateway middleware platform, which uses a Processor Value Unit (PVU) licensing model. The VA anticipates up to 30% growth in this environment and aimed to identify capable vendors, assess contract vehicles, and obtain Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing.

Scope of Work

The anticipated scope of work includes providing software licensing, maintenance, and technical support services for the VA's enterprise middleware transaction processing environment. This involves supporting the IBM B2B Gateway middleware platform for system-to-system transaction exchange of financial, supply chain, and healthcare data.

Key Information Requested (from RFI)

The RFI requested respondents to provide:

Company Information (including business size and socioeconomic category).
Capability Statement detailing experience with middleware licensing, maintenance, and support.
Technical Capability and Relevant Experience (enterprise electronic commerce, system integration, EDI, secure connectivity, operational support).
Contract Vehicle Availability (specifically NASA SEWP, GSA MAS, or other GWACs).
Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing for specified IBM middleware products and services, or equivalent.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (upcoming solicitation expected on NASA SEWP)
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
RFI Closed: March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST
Presolicitation Published: May 15, 2026
Contact: Sandra Vargo, Contract Specialist, sandra.vargo@va.gov, 848-377-5044

Additional Notes

This notice indicates the government's intent to move forward with a solicitation for the IBM Middleware recompete. The RFI was for market research only and did not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Interested SDVOSBs should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the formal solicitation on NASA SEWP.