DF01-- ITAM Program Management Support (VA-26-00042922)

The Department of Veterans Affairs through its Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, New Jersey, is pursuing market research to inform a future acquisition for IT Asset Management (ITAM) Program Management Support under solicitation number 36C10B26Q0278, with a planned set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). The effort, identified by NAICS code 541512, seeks contractors with proven experience in managing enterprise-scale ITAM operations across federal agencies, particularly those demonstrating expertise in CMMI Level 3 practices, governance frameworks, and alignment with FITARA, FISMA, and NIST standards. The proposed work supports a 12-month base period with two mandatory 12-month option periods, focusing on developing strategic roadmaps for hardware and software asset management, optimizing processes using Lean Six Sigma, implementing advanced technologies like AI-driven discovery tools, and ensuring audit readiness for federal cybersecurity and privacy requirements. Responses are due by March 26, 2026, and must be submitted via SAM.gov or email to the designated Contract Specialist, Kalil O'Neal, with each answer capped at four pages and all proprietary data clearly labeled. Contractors must be verified SDVOSBCs and comply with stringent subcontracting limitations under 13 CFR 125.6, requiring the prime to perform at least 51% of the work using its own employees; adherence to FAR 52.219-6, FAR 52.219-14, and VAAR 852.219-10 is mandatory for eligibility. While no formal contract type, pricing, or evaluation weights are defined at this stage—as this remains a Request for Information—the depth of the 11 required response questions suggests the future solicitation will emphasize technical competence and past performance over price, likely favoring a best-value trade-off approach. Performance will be nationwide, supporting over 3,500 IT professionals across VA facilities without a single point of delivery, and the contract administration will be managed from the Eatontown, NJ office. No FOB terms, packaging requirements, or specific invoicing systems are specified, and while key personnel or security clearance mandates are not outlined, compliance with audit-ready documentation and asset lifecycle management standards will be central to evaluation. The government retains full responsibility for inspection and acceptance based on adherence to federal regulatory and cybersecurity benchmarks.