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DRAFT RFP Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) for VA Modernization Efforts

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36C10X23R0074Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) contract focused on its modernization efforts. This draft, solicitation number 36C10X23R0074, invites feedback by 5pm Eastern on August 18, 2023, although the timeline for the final RFP release remains undetermined and the announcement will stay open until further notice. The contract seeks an objective third party to perform a comprehensive review, analysis, and testing of VA’s software and hardware systems to ensure that requirements are properly defined and that the systems implement the necessary functionality and security requirements correctly. The contract falls under NAICS code 541990 and is managed by the Sac Frederick office located in Frederick, Maryland. This initiative is linked to pending legislation, specifically House Bill 1659, known as the Department of Veterans Affairs IT Modernization Improvement Act of 2023, which would authorize the Chief Acquisition Officer to enter into this IV&V contract. The legislation aims to support VA's ongoing IT modernization by mandating independent verification and validation services to enhance system reliability and security. Contacts for this effort include Carey M Kauzlarich and Brian N Ballard, and additional information and documentation are accessible through the referenced online workspace on sam.gov.

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VA seeks IV&V services to review modernization efforts; feedback due August 18, 2023.

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541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Place of Performance

MD, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Sac Frederick (36C10X)
Contacts2 people available
OfficeFREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA
Office AddressFREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA
Contacts
Carey M Kauzlarich
Brian N Ballard

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Feedback is requested on the attached DRAFT RFP by 5pm Eastern on Friday August 18th, 2023. The timeline for when the final RFP will be released is yet to be determined, therefore this announcement will remain open until further notice. Related Notice REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - IV&V for VA Modernization Efforts (https://sam.gov/opp/efcb04ff976b4e048fc0186a2af267d1/review) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires a comprehensive review, analysis, and testing (software and/or hardware), to be performed by an objective third party to confirm (i.e., verify) that the requirements are correctly defined, and to confirm (i.e., validate) that the system correctly implements the required functionality and security requirements. Bill 1659 is currently awaiting approval that directs the Chief Acquisition Officer of VA to enter into a contract for the independent verification and validation of certain modernization efforts of the Department, and for other purposes. When approved, this Act may be cited as the - Department of Veterans Affairs IT Modernization Improvement Act of 2023. See link for details: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1659

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