DH10--IBM Mainframe as a Service - RFI ONLY
Sources Sought from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF • VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: {"streetAddress":"","streetAddress2":"","city":{"name":""},"state":{"name":""},"zip":"","country":{"name":""}}. Response deadline: Jan 16, 2026. Industry: NAICS 518210 • PSC DH10.
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The purpose of this Request for Information - Amendment (0001) is as follows:
- To extend the response time to Monday, January 16th, 12:00PM ET
- We are currently working the answers to the questions received and will likely post another amendment on or after January 5th, 2026.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information regarding IBM Mainframe as a Service through a Sources Sought notice (36C10B26Q0104) posted on January 9, 2026. This RFI has an extended response deadline of January 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. It is crucial to review the attached documents for detailed requirements and specifics about this service offering.
The buyer aims to gather information on potential suppliers who can provide IBM Mainframe as a Service to meet the needs of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Review the Request for Information documents and attachments.
- Assess capabilities related to IBM Mainframe services.
- Prepare questions to clarify requirements before the response deadline.
- Develop a draft response for submission prior to January 16, 2026.
- Executive Summary including company overview.
- Technical capability statement related to mainframes.
- Previous experience and case studies.
- Resumes of key personnel involved.
- Compliance documents as required by the RFI.
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Detailed scope of the IBM Mainframe services required.
- Specific compliance standards expected from vendors.
- Information on the current mainframe environment at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Clarification on potential follow-up solicitations after this RFI.
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