R418--Computer-Assisted Legal Research Follow-on (VA-26-00027185)

The� Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) is seeking information concerning the availability of capable contractors to provide Computer Assisted Legal Research in the Product Description (PD). � This is a� Request� For� Information (RFI) only and is limited to� ten� pages.� Do not submit a proposal or quote.� There is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this RFI.� Your response to this RFI will be treated only as information for the Government to consider.� You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this RFI.� This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract.� No funds have been authorized, appropriated or received for this effort.� Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response.� The Government does not intend to pay for the information submitted in response to this RFI.� Page limit (excluding PWS feedback) is 10 pages. If interested, please provide the following:� 1.� A capabilities statement that addresses the questions below and draft PD. If additional information is required by VA to determine a contractor s capability to provide the full requirement and the economic feasibility of the information provided, additional information may be requested at a later date. Technical questions may be submitted as part of your response. A draft version of the requirement is below. Please direct all responses to Kyle Maccia, kyle.maccia@va.gov and Debra Clayton, debra.clayton2@va.gov 2. Has the draft PD provided sufficient detail to describe the technical requirements that encompass the services to be performed under this effort?� � ______ YES _______ NO (if No, answer question below)� If NO , please provide your technical comments/recommendations on elements of the draft PWS that may contribute to a more accurate proposal submission and efficient, cost effective effort.� � 3. Any Contract Vehicle of which you are a part that can be used to acquire your solution as well as the company business size and status for each vehicle as designated by the NAICS 519130, Other Computer Related Services,� and the associated U.S. Small Business Administration size status (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Hub Zone Small Business, etc.)� � 4. If your company is a small business, please confirm that in the solution provided, your company will be performing at least 50% of the work in accordance with the set aside regulations.� 5. Please provide response to attached Industry Questionnaire Response Submission Form.