SAM #36C10G26Q0072

VA RFI for Interoperability and Interface Modernization Consulting Services

This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for modernizing interoperability and interface architecture in its Digital Health Office. - The VA seeks industry input on transitioning from fragmented, legacy point-to-point interfaces to a unified, standards-based enterprise interoperability framework. - Focus areas include interface cataloging, architecture modernization, standards alignment (HL7, FHIR), cybersecurity, cost modeling, governance, real-time data for AI, and operational sustainment. - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors are named; the RFI is for conceptual and strategic recommendations. - Respondents should provide information about available contracting vehicles (GSA Schedule, FSS, NASA SEWP, NIH Supply Schedule, BOA, etc.), socio-economic status, UEI, and relevant certifications (e.g., SDVOSB/VOSB). - The expected period of performance is one year base with four optional one-year extensions, starting in fiscal year 2027. - Responses are due by June 22, 2026. - The RFI does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a contract award.

Description

Request for Information (RFI) Digital Health Office  Interoperability and Interface Modernization THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY (as defined in RFO FAR 15.101(c)); this is a request for information the Government does not currently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain price, delivery, market, or capabilities information for planning purposes. Responses to this RFIs are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information requested; and Responses will be treated as information only and not as a proposals.

A formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for the information provided in response. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING TO THIS RFI Response Format/Page Limitations:  The overall total page limit for responses to this RFI has no limit; however, the Government recommends a clear and concise response to reduce the number of pages submitted to ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Interested parties should limit marketing material in order to allow sufficient space for adequately, directly, and substantively responding with the information of most interest to the Government. 

When responding, please also confirm your company’s Socio-Economic Category and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). 

If responding as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business or Veteran Owned Small Business, please submit proof of your certification with your submission. Verification of your certification can be found through https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If your company has an existing contracting vehicle that can fulfill this need i.e. GSA Schedule, Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), NASA SEWP, NIH, Supply Schedule, or any other existing contract or Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA), etc., in your response, please provide enough information for the Government to analyze those resources to include points of contact, contract number/name, etc. 

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Independent Research and Development and Bid and Proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.  Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: seek information from interested and capable firms. **************************************************************************** Submission: Responses to this RFI shall be submitted to William Milline and Cristine Carmody via email William.Milline@va.gov and Cristine.Carmody@va.gov no later than June 22, 2026.

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