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Copy of Cisco Enterprise Infrastructure & Advanced Engineering Support Agreement (CEIAESA) (VA-25-00000385)

ID: 36C10B24R0053 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation

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The attached RFP is for Brand Name Cisco Enterprise Infrastructure & Advanced Engineering Support Agreement (CEIAESA). This RFP is a draft however it is not anticipated to change and the formal release is anticipated imminently. VA anticipates that the final RFQ will have a due date of September 19, 2024. Please find the attached draft RFP please provide any questions to matthew.newell@va.gov and evan.lee@va.gov and please be prepared to submit a proposal when the final RFP comes out.
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Cisco Enterprise Infrastructure & Advanced Engineering Support Agreement (CEIAESA). This contract aims to provide comprehensive support services for Cisco infrastructure, enhancing the VA's technological capabilities to better serve veterans.

The anticipated final RFQ will be released imminently, with a due date expected on September 19, 2024.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for various tasks as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), including but not limited to:
1. Project Management: Develop and maintain a Contractor Project Management Plan, conduct monthly status reporting, and manage program meetings.
2. Cisco Infrastructure Support Services: Provide technical assistance, advanced hardware replacement, troubleshooting tools, and focused technical support services.
3. Inventory Management: Implement an asset management and tracking tool, conduct inventory reporting and reconciliation.
4. Advanced Engineering Services: Deliver engineering services including roles such as Enterprise Datacenter Engineer, Voice Engineer, and Network Engineer.
5. Security Vulnerability Reporting: Monthly security vulnerability reports and immediate reporting upon critical vulnerabilities.
6. Training Documentation: Provide training certificates and documentation for elevated permissions training annually.

Period of Performance
The contract will have a base period of performance of 12 months from the date of award, with options for additional periods as specified in the solicitation.

Place of Performance
The work will primarily be performed at the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center located at 23 Christopher Way, Eatontown NJ 07724.

Overview

Response Deadline
Sept. 23, 2024, 9:00 a.m. EDT (original: Sept. 19, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
Sept. 9, 2024, 11:29 a.m. EDT (updated: Sept. 20, 2024, 1:13 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$37 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Signs of Shaping
50% of similar contracts within the VA Headquarters had a set-aside.
On 9/9/24 TAC New Jersey issued Synopsis Solicitation 36C10B24R0053 for Copy of Cisco Enterprise Infrastructure & Advanced Engineering Support Agreement (CEIAESA) (VA-25-00000385) due 9/23/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541513 and PSC DE01.
Primary Contact
Title
Contracting Officer
Name
Matthew Newell   Profile
Phone
(848) 377-5199

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Contract Specialist Evan Lee Profile evan.lee1@va.gov None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-0010B
Source Organization Code
100180016
Last Updated
Sept. 20, 2024
Last Updated By
Matthew.Newell@va.gov
Archive Date
Nov. 22, 2024