DA10--Brand Name Active Navigation or Equivalent Discovery Center (VA-27-00000574)

This request for information (RFI) from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks input from industry on the planned acquisition of software development and production operations support services under the Active Navigation (Brand Name or Equal) Discovery Center initiative. The RFI is strictly for planning purposes, with no intention to award a contract based on responses, and no funds have been appropriated for this effort. Respondents must provide detailed technical capability summaries aligned with the attached product description, including specific examples of past performance with agency names, contract numbers, and dollar values. Responses are limited to twelve pages in 12-point Arial font, with no marketing materials or generic capability statements permitted. Vendors must declare their size status under NAICS code 541519 and include essential corporate details such as DUNS number, point of contact, and existing government contract vehicles. The RFI explicitly targets Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) as the anticipated set-aside category, with responders required to confirm their eligibility and demonstrate the ability to comply with the 50 percent subcontracting limitation on service work as defined by VAAR and 13 CFR §125.6. Small businesses must identify proposed team members, outline planned subcontracted work, and confirm sufficient personnel and financial resources to meet the requirement. Respondents are asked to evaluate whether the draft product description provides adequate technical clarity and recommend improvements if not. All submissions must be mailed by July 22, 2026, to Ryan Sehulster at the specified email, labeled with the RFI title in the subject line and marked as proprietary if sensitive, with file sizes not exceeding 5 MB. No payment will be provided for responses, and the government retains full discretion over how information is used in future procurement planning.