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7A21--iMedRIS iRIS Software/Maintenance (VA-26-00065187)
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The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to inform the development of an acquisition strategy for a proposed Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order for the iMedRIS Integrated Research Information System (iRIS) software and maintenance services. This RFI, issued under solicitation number 36C10B26Q0462 and NAICS code 513210, is purely for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for quotes, nor does it obligate the Government to award any contract. Respondents are required to submit no more than a 10-page, 5 MB response by June 2, 2026, via email to Contract Specialist Joshua McGarry, containing company identification details including CAGE/DUNS number, point of contact, socio-economic status under NAICS 513210, and certification status as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business or Veteran Owned Small Business via the VIP Database. The response must include a capability statement addressing the draft Product Description, along with any questions or suggested revisions to the requirements, and must avoid all marketing materials. All submitted information becomes the property of the Government and will not be returned, and vendors are responsible for marking any proprietary content. The iRIS system supports institutional review boards and related research committees through a modular compliance platform enabling centralized document management, electronic routing, automated notifications, and regulatory oversight. The future contract, if issued, would require a 12-month base period with four optional 12-month extensions and would mandate full compliance with VA’s Technical Reference Model, Trusted Internet Connection 3.0 standards, Section 508 accessibility requirements, and key energy efficiency regulations including the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Any artificial intelligence used in the solution must strictly adhere to the VA Trustworthy AI Framework and OMB Memorandum M-26-04’s Unbiased AI Principles, including truth-seeking, ideological neutrality, disclosure, monitoring, and corrective action obligations. Non-compliance with these AI requirements constitutes a material breach of contract and may result in termination, liquidated damages, or referral to the Suspension and Debarment Committee. VA retains exclusive ownership of all data collected, used, or generated through the system, and contractors are granted only a limited, non-exclusive license to access VA data strictly for performance purposes. Contractors must also certify that their solution does not infr
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Page 12 of 12 Page 1 of 12 This is a Request for Information (RFI) only issued for the purpose of conducting market research. Accordingly, this RFI constitutes neither a Request for Quote (RFQ) nor a guarantee that one will be issued by the Government in the future; furthermore, it does not commit the Government to contract for any services described herein. Do not submit a Quote. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not, at this time, seeking proposals or quotes, and therefore, will not accept, review, or evaluate unsolicited proposals or quotes received in response hereto. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of the information being requested or, reimburse expenses incurred for responses to this RFI. The information provided may be used by VA in developing its acquisition strategy and Product Description (PD). Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary; however, any information received shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned to the respondent. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. This is a request for information and does not obligate the Government in any way, nor does it commit the Government to any specific course of action. The VA Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) is seeking response to develop its acquisition strategy for a proposed Firm Fixed Priced Delivery Order for iMedRIS Integrated Research Information System (iRIS) Software/Maintenance. See attached draft Product Description. Provide Responses to the following: A. General Company Information 1. Include the following identification information a. Company Name b. CAGE/DUNS Number under which the company is registered in SAM/VetBiz.gov c. Company Address d. Point of contact name e. Telephone number f. Email address g. GWAC Contract Number if any h. Socio-economic size under NAICS Code 513210. For Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns, advise if you are currently certified in the Vendor Information Pages Database (https://vip.vetbiz.va.gov/) 2. Based upon the requirements in the draft Product Description; provide any questions or recommended changes you may have to the draft Product Description. B. Capability Statement Submit a brief capability statement describing your company s ability to meet the requirements in the attached draft PD. Submit your RFI response to the above questions in accordance with the following: 1) No more than 10-page and no more than 5 MB. 2) Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. 3) NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED AS PART OF THIS RFI.  The Government will not review generic marketing materials that do not address the information contained herein or the attached document. Submit the below requested information by 11:00 AM ET on June 2, 2026, via email to Contract Specialist Joshua McGarry at Joshua.McGarry@va.gov. VA reserves the right to not respond to any, all, or select responses or materials submitted. All current VA requirements identified herein or in the attached draft Product Description are subject to change at any time. Attachment: Product Description - iRIS DRAFT
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