Amendment 1 is to update PWS and questions.

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is seeking information and sources capable of providing the services described below. The purpose of this notice is to gather capabilities and market information pertinent for acquisition planning. The responses to this Request for Information (RFI) will contribute to determining the method of procurement and identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME

This RFI does not constitute a request for quotes or proposals.

Submission of any information in response to this RFI is purely voluntary and any information received from a contractor in response to this RFI may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as “proprietary” or “confidential,” intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law.

The Government is not responsible for any cost incurred by industry in furnishing this information. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP), if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions will become Government property and will not be returned. Interested vendors are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response.

Please see attached Request for Information and Draft Performance Work Statement for additional details.