What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Acquisition Center NJ seeks information from qualified vendors to renew its brand-name RS Means Data Online FedRAMP Complete Plus subscription. This Request for Information is issued for planning purposes only and does not constitute a binding solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a capability package of no more than six pages by 9:00 AM EST on November 17, 2026. Responses must be emailed to Ana Subashi at [email protected] and include company registration details, technical approach, prior VA contracts, recommended contract vehicles, and feedback on the draft Product Description. Small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned and Veteran Owned Small Businesses, must also indicate their intent and ability to meet set-aside and 50 percent work performance requirements. Vendors may direct questions to Ana Subashi and Contracting Officer Kendra Casebolt at [email protected].
Scope of work
- Renewal of RS Means Data Online FedRAMP Complete Plus subscription for 800 users
- Optional task for up to 50 additional user licenses per period
- Quarterly cost data updates and all required software updates
- Technical expertise for VA OIT approvals and Authority to Operate (ATO)
- Help desk support Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
- Online tutorial covering all major aspects of software use
- Flash AI Estimating enabled for all users
- AI System/LLM Development and Operation Documentation Package and Compliance Monitoring Plan
Minimum qualifications
- Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) approved cloud-based platform
- Compliance with Section 508 Chapter 2 Scoping Requirements (WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA)
- Compliance with VA OIT Technical Reference Model (VA TRM)
- Implementation of VA Critical Security Controls (Zero Trust)
- Support for native IPv6-Only and dual stack (IPv6 / IPv4) connectivity
- Compliance with Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) 3.0 Core Guidance Documents
- Compliance with VA Trustworthy AI Framework and Unbiased AI Principles
- Onshore (USA organization only)
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (36C10B) with descriptions matching "means data". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| R.S. MEANS COMPANY LLC36C10B24C0006 · RS MEANS DATA ONLINE COMPLETE PLUS FULL LIBRARY AND SOFTWARE UPDATES | $4.7M | Feb 14, 2027 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Other Computer Related Services). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 541519
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC36C10B26F0445 · HITC AVIGILON NETWORK VIDEO RECORDING (NVR) SERVERS | $167.9K | Oct 28, 2031 |
| THUNDERCAT TECHNOLOGY, LLC36C10B26F0383 · HPE SAN STORAGE ARRARY AND MAINTENANCE | $6.6M | Sep 23, 2031 |
| V3GATE, LLC36C10B25F0259 · EQUIPMENT LICENSES AND INSTALLATION FOR CCTV CAMERAS AT DETROIT VAMC, POLICE | $160.8K | Sep 16, 2031 |
| DATA INNOVATIONS LLC36C25626P0536 · INSTRUMENT MANAGER- LICENSE-SOFTWARE | $57,545 | Jul 30, 2031 |
| VETERAN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS LLC36C26126F0279 · VERTEX 25EI SYSTEM WITH STARTER PACKAGE | $57,594 | Jul 13, 2031 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 541519, since Oct 1, 2024
4,146 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. V3GATE, LLC$1.0B
- 2. THUNDERCAT TECHNOLOGY, LLC$719.9M
- 3. FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY, L.L.C.$535.0M
- 4. MINBURN TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC$332.2M
- 5. METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC$303.3M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.