7H20--Data Innovations Base + 4 Contract (VA-26-00021652)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential contractors for the provision of Data Innovations, Instrument Manager software and maintenance services. The contract will have a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. The contractor will be required to provide ongoing maintenance and support services, including technical support, software patches, and updates. The contractor must also comply with various security and privacy requirements, including Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the VA's information security policies. Some key points to consider include: * The contract will require the contractor to provide software licenses and maintenance for the Data Innovations software * The contractor must comply with the VA's Technical Reference Model and Zero Trust security controls * The contractor will be required to provide training to VA personnel on the use of the software * The contractor must ensure that all software and patches are free from viruses and malware * The contractor will be required to provide a software bill of materials and to use trusted channels for shipping procured products.