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Request for Information | FPDS-NG Data Quality Improvement

ID: VA-RFI-25-00023436 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY (as defined in FAR 15.201(e)), this is not a solicitation, a solicitation is not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received, provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted, or respond to any questions or comments that may be submitted in response to this RFI. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to obtain information on potential market capability to provide Federal Procurement Data Systems Next Generation (FPDS-NG) Data Validation Quality Improvement Services, and if potential vendors can provide these services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The details of this requirement can be found in Attachment A, DRAFT PWS FPDS Data Quality Improvement . Responses to this request for information may influence the chosen acquisition strategy (including Veteran-owned, Service-disabled Veteran-owned, and other small business participation, and vehicles and methods to acquire the services).

The VA does not intend to award a contract as a result of this RFI, but rather gather capabilities and market information pertinent for acquisition planning. The responses to this RFI will be captured as market research and may contribute to the development of an acquisition strategy. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate.

The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL) is seeking to improve the quality of data within the Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG).

This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather market research on potential vendors' capabilities to provide FPDS-NG Data Validation Quality Improvement Services. The VA recognizes systemic issues with data quality across government agencies and aims to enhance the validation process, which is currently labor-intensive. The information collected may influence future acquisition strategies, including considerations for small business participation.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for several key tasks aimed at improving FPDS-NG data quality:
1. Automate monitoring of FPDS-NG for potential errors across all data fields.
2. Provide automated feedback to submitters within two business days of data entry.
3. Implement proper data error notification support through automated notifications and dashboards.
4. Streamline reporting by preparing automated reports for accuracy certification required by the Office of Procurement Policy (OFPP).
5. Analyze data generated by approximately 3000 VA buyers.

Additional tasks include conducting a kickoff meeting, providing training materials, setting up the system, making necessary system modifications, ensuring access control and password protection, providing user-friendly systems with dashboard functionality, and offering robust reporting capabilities.

Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance includes one base year of 12 months with four optional extensions of 12 months each.

Place of Performance
The primary place of performance will be at the contractor's facility.

Overview

Response Deadline
Jan. 24, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Jan. 10, 2025, 1:53 p.m. EST
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Frederick, MD United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$40 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
19%
On 1/10/25 Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick issued Sources Sought VA-RFI-25-00023436 for Request for Information | FPDS-NG Data Quality Improvement due 1/24/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 518210 and PSC R699.
Primary Contact
Name
Audrey Brown   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Dylan Nolz   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > SAC FREDERICK (36C10X)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-0010X
Source Organization Code
100173467
Last Updated
Feb. 8, 2025
Last Updated By
audrey.brown7@va.gov
Archive Date
Feb. 8, 2025