DA01--VA-27-00011003 - Integrated OCDAO Support

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking sources for Integrated OCDAO Support under solicitation 36C10B27Q0090. This effort provides coordinated contractor support to the Office of Information and Technology, Office of the Chief Data and Analytics Officer across five interdependent work streams: Enterprise Data and Analytics Integrator, Business Analytics and Metrics Success Support, Data Governance and Management Support, Enterprise Data Architecture Support, and Mission Success Support. The primary objective is to implement Zero Trust-aligned data inventory and classification practices consistent with OMB Memorandum M-22-09, mature the Enterprise Data Catalog, and support capital planning through reliable analytics. The period of performance consists of a one-year base period from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2028, with four subsequent one-year option periods. The contract emphasizes rigorous security and compliance, requiring adherence to the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, FIPS Pub 199, and VA Cybersecurity Program directives. Contractors must comply with HIPAA regulations for handling protected health information and follow strict equipment security protocols, including the use of VA-approved encryption and the prohibition of Bluetooth unless FIPS 140-2 validated. Deliverables must meet Section 508 accessibility standards and WCAG 2.0 guidelines. For those proposing AI solutions, self-certification regarding unbiased AI principles and transparency documentation per OMB Memorandum M-26-04 is required. While the overall contract value is not specified, optional tasks are capped at 25 million dollars annually, totaling 125 million dollars over the contract duration. The government is considering set-asides for certified Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.