The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a market research Request for Information (RFI) to gather vendor capabilities for a broad, enterprise‑level product suite that could support VA’s entire digital ecosystem. The RFI asks respondents to address up to 15 capability areas ranging from productivity suites, identity and access management, endpoint management, security (EDR, XDR, CASB), data governance, CRM/ERP platforms, low‑code development, DevOps, project portfolio management, diagramming tools, and associated professional services. Vendors must provide detailed technical, pricing, lifecycle, and compliance information, including Section 508 accessibility, US‑only cloud residency, and NIST SP 800‑53 Rev 5 security compliance. Responses are due by October 16, 2026, and will inform a future solicitation that may be posted on SAM.gov.
• Scope covers a full spectrum of IT services and software, targeting an enterprise user base of >540,000 VA users.
• Key requirements include US‑only cloud hosting, open‑standard integrations (SAML, OIDC, SCIM), AI/analytics disclosures, and extensive documentation of costs and support.
• No budget or award amount is provided; the RFI is purely for data gathering to shape subsequent procurement.