DA10--CyberFEDS Subscriptions in support of Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 See Sources Sought Notice for full details

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.
The intended contract is a firm-fixed price.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following in support of the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20. VISN 20 includes services areas in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
VISN 20 has a need for sixty-three (63) licenses for CyberFEDS® on the Web subscription services.
Background:
CyberFEDS® is a comprehensive online site providing critical information for federal Human Resources personnel. The needs of VISN 20 HR include the following:
Department/Agency Personnel Documents
Classification/Qualification Library (includes FPMs)
EEO Library (EEOC)
Labor Relations Library (FLRA and arbitration awards)
Employee Relations Library (MSPB)
Pay and Benefits Library (Comptroller General)
Workers Compensation Library (ECAB decisions available at an additional charge)
Forms Library
News Archive
Online Conferences
Online User s Guide
Quick Start Guide
Checklists Plus+
A Guide to Federal Labor Relations Authority Law and Practice by Peter Broida (web-accessibility exclusive to LRP Publications)
A Guide to Merit Systems Protection Board Law and Practice by Peter Broida (web-accessibility exclusive to LRP Publications)
A Guide to Federal Sector Equal Employment Law and Practice by Ernest C. Hadley (web-accessibility exclusive to LRP Publications)
Toll-free training and technical assistance hotline available Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET to assist subscribers with technical and product content questions.
Full free phone training and 'quick-tip' sessions with experienced trainers.

Scope:
This procurement will provide sixty-three (63) online licenses to be used by VISN 20 HR personnel (All facilities).

Specific Tasks:
Contractor shall provide CyberFEDS® access on a 24/7 basis and maintain the software and hardware to keep the system running and available to VISN 20 HR personnel (All Facilities) and the 63 users, with minimal downtime.

Performance Monitoring:
Contractor shall ensure the system and software are performing optimally and shall provide adequate training and customer service to subscribers. The Contracting Officer shall contact the contractor at any time when any requirements are not being met. The contractor shall respond within two (2) business days.
Place of Performance:
CyberFEDS® is a web-based online service that is accessed via licensing: CyberFEDS® | Login

Period of Performance:
Base plus four(4) option years. The anticipated award date is no later than May 1, 2025.
Note: Dependent on the results of the market research, should a set-aside be determined as the most appropriate acquisition method, FAR clause 52.219-14 or VAAR clause 852.219-75 may apply to the formal solicitation should a solicitation be issued (see Disclaimer and Important Notes).
Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated supplies at a fair and reasonable price are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Jennifer Robles at jennifer.robles1@va.gov no later than December 17, 2024, 5PM, Mountain Time. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Company name, address, SAM UEI, and business size; point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address; whether services are presently offered on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract or any other Federal contract. NAICS Code 541519, $34.0 Million, is applicable to determine business size standard. Any questions or concerns may also be directed via email to Jennifer Robles at jennifer.robles1@va.gov.
Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.

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