DA01--Market Research Request Geographic Information System Support

Key Dates

Due Date

Posted Date

Agency & Value

Agency

TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)

Contract Value

Not provided

Codes & Classification

Solicitation Number

36C10B26Q0402

NAICS

541519 - Other Computer Related Services

Classification Code

DA01

Additional Details

Set Aside

None

Place of Performance

UNITED STATES

SourceSAM

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Technology Acquisition Center NJ (TAC NJ), has issued a Sources Sought notice (Procurement Identifier: 36C10B26Q0402) to conduct market research for Geographic Information System (GIS) Support services. This notice, classified under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), seeks to identify qualified contractors capable of providing comprehensive GIS support for the VA’s enterprise geospatial environment. The place of performance is within the United States, and all positions are designated as remote, with minimal travel anticipated only for training purposes such as attendance at the ESRI User Conference. **Purpose and Scope** The primary objective of this procurement is to support, maintain, and enhance the VA’s GIS infrastructure, which is undergoing significant consolidation and modernization. The VA currently operates three main GIS environments (EGT, GSSC, and VACO Indoors) and one ArcGIS Online instance, with plans to consolidate these into a unified platform within the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC). The contractor will be responsible for a broad range of GIS services, including advanced database administration, geodatabase maintenance, integration with third-party systems, data migration, user support, and training. **Key Requirements and Objectives** - **Personnel and Security:** All contractor personnel must undergo a VA background check. Candidates eligible for clearance are acceptable, and the requirement for additional security clearances will be specified if needed. No onsite staffing is required; all work is remote. - **Technical Expertise:** The contractor must demonstrate expert knowledge in SQL (especially ST functions), ArcGIS Enterprise, and ESRI technologies. Experience with Power BI, Python, R, and integration via ArcGIS REST API is essential. The environment is standardized on SQL Server; other RDBMS platforms are not viable. - **Database and Data Management:** The VA’s GIS data footprint is substantial, currently ranging from 10-20 TB with anticipated annual growth of 10-20 TB, particularly to support ArcGIS Indoors. The contractor will manage large datasets (including address tables with hundreds of millions of records), perform database optimization using native SQL Server and ArcGIS tools, and support data normalization and migration efforts. - **System Integration and Support:** The contractor will troubleshoot and integrate interfaces between ArcGIS Enterprise and external platforms, support researchers using non-ESRI tools, and facilitate data feeds to other applications. The VA’s GIS environment includes multiple production and test portals, federated servers, and specialized components such as GeoEvent Server and Street Map Premium. - **Data Standards and Modeling:** The VA utilizes the ESRI ArcGIS data model for indoor and 3D data, and a customized version of the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) for 2D data. The contractor will work with standardized and customized schemas, and may be required to guide local facilities in data preparation and schema mapping. - **Training and User Support:** The contractor must provide at least two training sessions per month and host weekly virtual office hours, supporting a user base that includes both expert and novice GIS users. Training sessions typically range from 25-50 participants, with occasional larger events. - **Project Management and Agile Practices:** The VA uses Jira for tracking requirements, testing results, and risks, and Github for code storage and issue tracking. While formal Agile Release Trains are not in place, contractors will utilize existing Jira boards and are expected to track code coverage and project risks. - **Migration and Consolidation:** The contractor will play a key role in migrating and consolidating the VA’s GIS environments into the VAEC, with EGT and GSSC consolidations already underway and VACO Indoors to follow. Migration sequencing and prioritization are partially established. - **Data Security and Compliance:** All data must remain within the VA network due to PHI concerns. Limited development work may be performed offsite, but all data processing and storage must comply with VA security protocols. **Expected Deliverables** - Ongoing administration and optimization of enterprise GIS databases and geodatabases - Integration and support for third-party analytics and visualization tools - Migration and consolidation of GIS environments and datasets into the VAEC - User training, documentation, and support services - Guidance and quality assurance for facility data submissions - Regular reporting and tracking of project metrics, risks, and code coverage **Contracting Entity and Contact Information** - **Contracting Entity:** Technology Acquisition Center NJ (TAC NJ), Department of Veterans Affairs - **Primary Contact:** Terricia Lloyd - **Email:** [email protected] - **Phone:** 512-981-4453 **Procurement Type and Special Considerations** This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The notice is open to all qualified vendors; no set-aside requirements are specified at this stage. The procurement is focused on identifying capable contractors with demonstrated experience in large-scale, enterprise GIS environments, particularly those leveraging ESRI and SQL Server technologies within a federal context. **Additional Information** - The page limit for responses has been amended to 15 pages. - All positions are remote; no onsite support is required. - No vendor certifications (e.g., ESRI) are required for training. - The VA’s GIS consolidation is a multi-year effort with significant anticipated data growth, especially in support of ArcGIS Indoors and facility mapping. - The opportunity remains active, with a response deadline of May 21, 2026. For further details and to access the full notice and attachments, interested parties should refer to the official SAM.gov posting at: https://sam.gov/opp/e60b10b12f92469db04bb6a092a9782f/view This opportunity is well-suited for contractors with deep expertise in enterprise GIS administration, large-scale data management, and federal IT environments, particularly those with experience supporting ESRI-based solutions and complex data integration projects.