SAM #36C10D26Q0140

Buffalo VA Seeks CareerScope Online Assessment Services from Vocational Research Institute

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Buffalo, NY Regional Benefit Office is seeking to procure managed online assessment services for veterans. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Buffalo, NY Regional Benefit Office - OEM and Vendor: - Vocational Research Institute (sole source and publisher of CareerScope) - Product/Service Requested: - CareerScope Online Assessment Service - Managed online assessment platform for use by VR&E counselors - No part numbers or specific quantities provided (service-based requirement) - Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement: Only Vocational Research Institute is capable of providing the proprietary CareerScope online assessment - Service supports VR&E counselors in delivering career and education planning for veterans - NAICS code: 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services)

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Presolicitation Notice

Presolicitation Notice

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Page 1 of 3 The Veterans Benefits Administration at the Buffalo, NY VA Regional Benefit Office, located at 130 South Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202, has identified the use of Vocational Research Institute CareerScope to assist VR&E counselors with the online assessments for Veterans. The online assessment is a managed service for Vocational Research Institute CareerScope at the Buffalo, NY Regional Benefit Office is being conducted as a restricted competition in accordance with 41 U.S.C. § 1901, as outlined in RFO FAR 12.102(a) Restricting Competition. This approach ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while addressing the specific career and education options for veterans. Vocational Research Institute has been identified as the sole publisher capable and sole source of online assessments for CareerScope. By selecting Vocational Research Institute, the Veterans Benefits Administration ensures that they will coordinate all activity needed to execute the contract's requirement. As part of this process, the VA will issue an open market award to Vocational Research Institute, which is a registered small business. The expected award date for this contract is on or around July 13, 2026.
NAICS code is 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services Size Standard: $40 Million Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Contracting Officer via email to Raymond Tracey at raymond.tracey@va.gov Email format: Title your email Buffalo, NY CareerScope Buffalo, NY VARO followed by your company name in the subject line of your e-mail.

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