Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking responses to develop its acquisition strategy for a proposed Firm Fixed Priced Delivery Order for iMedRIS Integrated Research Information System (iRIS) Software/Maintenance. The VA Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) is looking for information on companies that can provide iRIS software/maintenance services, including licensing, maintenance, and support. The system is a modular research compliance platform that supports various committees and units within the VA. The contractor will be required to provide technical support, software updates, and configuration support. The VA is also looking for information on companies that can provide AI systems that comply with the Unbiased AI Principles, Truth-Seeking, and Ideological Neutrality.
• The contract will be for a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
• The contractor will be required to provide technical support 24/7.
• The contractor will be required to comply with various security and privacy requirements, including Section 508 and the VA Critical Security Controls.
• The contractor will be required to provide documentation on AI system development and operation.
• The contractor will be required to provide a list of all AI systems used in contract performance.