DA10--DSS PREFERENCE CARDS (New Requirement)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment notifies potential vendors of the Government's acquisition strategy for the DSS Preference Cards requirement. The Government will solicit this requirement as a small business set-aside under the NASA SEWP V GWAC.

This amendment pertains to the overall acquisition strategy and procurement method.

Vendors should note that the solicitation will be conducted through the NASA SEWP V GWAC as a small business set-aside.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Product Description (PD) Template for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center's Preoperative Care / Surgical Department. It outlines the requirements for a "DSS Preference Card" and serves as a basis for a Brand Name Only requirement for the DSS LiveData Preference Card (PFCD) Platform.

• Product Requirements: Details the specific DSS LiveData Preference Card (PFCD) Platform components, including annual limited licenses, an AI PrefCard Builder one-time fee, software installation services, implementation and training, and project management. It also lists travel per diem expenses as an open market item.
• Accessibility Requirements: Addresses Section 508 standards for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including electronic content, functional performance criteria, hardware, software, and support documentation. It also covers compatibility with assistive technology.
• Sustainable Products: Requires compliance with energy independence and security acts, energy policy acts, and executive orders related to energy-efficient products, including those meeting EPA recommendations and ENERGY STAR® or EPEAT certifications.
• Shipment: Specifies destination for inspection, acceptance, and Free on Board (FOB), along with required markings for shipping.
• General Requirements: Outlines compliance with the VA Technical Reference Model (VA TRM), Zero Trust security controls, Social Security Number (SSN) reduction policies, IPv6-Only internet protocol, software licensing, and Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) requirements.
• Points of Contact: Lists the VA Program Manager, Contracting Officer, and Contract Specialist.

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines the specific technical, accessibility, sustainability, and security requirements for the DSS LiveData Preference Card (PFCD) Platform. It details the exact components, services, and compliance standards that must be met for any proposal. Bidders must carefully review these requirements to ensure their offerings align with the VA's needs and to accurately prepare their proposals, including pricing for all listed items and services.

Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Technology Acquisition Center, for market research purposes. The VA, James J. Peters VA Medical Center Preoperative Care / Surgical Department, has a requirement for Brand Name DSS LiveData Preference Card (PFCD) Platform Annual Limited Licenses, including installation, project management, implementation, set-up, training, and go-live support.

The VA is seeking information on the capability to provide the following:

• DSS LiveData Preference Card (PFCD) Platform Annual Limited License (Qty 6)
• DSS LiveData Preference Card (PFCD) AI PrefCard Builder (Qty 1)
• Software Installation - EMR Technical Installation Services (Qty 8 hours)
• Implementation, Set-Up, Training, and Go-Live Support (Qty 16 hours)
• EMR Training (Qty 16 hours)
• Project Management for implementation (Qty 80 hours)
• DSS Project Management (Qty 33 hours)
• Travel Per Diem Expenses (estimated)

This is an RFI only and not a solicitation. No proposals or quotes should be submitted at this time. The government is conducting market research to determine acquisition approaches. Interested parties capable of providing the products/services should submit a Vendor Capabilities Statement (limited to five pages, including a cover page with company name, points of contact, and size standard for NAICS 541519).

Responses are due no later than 12:00 PM EST on March 4, 2026.

Submit capabilities statements via email to Belinda.espindola@va.gov.

• NAICS Code: 541519
• Product Service Code: DA10
• Set-Aside: SBA
• Place of Performance: James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY 10468
• A "Product Description" document is attached.