Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from capable contractors to replace the current IBM COBOL mainframe system used for Veteran Benefit Debt Management. The replacement solution should replicate or enhance the existing functional capabilities, support debt management operations, and accommodate the migration of approximately two million debt records. The contractor will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, testing, and transitioning to a modernized solution while ensuring continuity of operations. The solution should also provide interfaces for file-based integrations with external systems, maintain compatibility with existing systems, and ensure continued interoperability with Microsoft SQL Server and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform APIs.
Some key points to consider:
• The legacy system consists of 257 COBOL modules, 540 JCL files, 87 PROCS, and 18 COPYBOOKS, with approximately 258,000 lines of code.
• The system includes 300 Java programs executed on Microsoft Windows servers.
• The contractor must ensure compliance with VA security, privacy, and data protection requirements.
• The contractor must provide a detailed transition plan, training materials, and post-implementation support.
• The contractor must minimize disruptions to current business operations during modernization efforts.