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General Information
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Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
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Original Published Date: Dec 09, 2024 09:42 am EST
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Original Response Date: Dec 12, 2024 02:00 pm EST
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Inactive Policy: Manual
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Original Inactive Date:
Jan 11, 2025
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Initiative:
Classification
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Original Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
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Product Service Code: DA10 - IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE
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NAICS Code:
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541519 - Other Computer Related Services
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Place of Performance:
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Description
Sources Sought Notice
Hasura GraphQL Software
This Is A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Office of Information Technology (OIT) Loan Guaranty (LGY) Program has a requirement for a brand name or Equal Hasura GraphQL (Graph Query Language) (API) generating tool or a similar product. Hasura is a web application server that instantly generates GraphQL APIs out of the box, without the need to build a GraphQL server. The proposed action is to supply the LGY program with a tool which will enable developers and integrators the ability to create, generate, document, fully test, and deploy VBA LGY APIs in a tracked table and tracked view model for use by the many LGY stakeholders. Hasura GraphQL is designed for developers of web/mobile apps to be able to make API calls to fetch exactly the data they need from their backend APIs and databases.
The subscription shall have a base period of 12 months from 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025 in addition to two 12-month option periods.
Base Year
Part No.
Description
Quantity
HPLF-V2-OP
Hasura V2 Platform Licensing Fee On Prem, per Region (22880HPLFV2OP_202408062)
PoP: 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025
1
HSHV2-B-0620
Hasura Enterprise Edition V2 Annual Subscription, Business Support, per Model (22880HSHV2B0620_202408063)
PoP: 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025
50
Base Year Optional Tasks
Part No.
Description
Quantity
HSHV2-B-0620
Hasura Enterprise Edition V2 Annual Subscription, Business Support, per Model (22880HSHV2B0620_202408063)
PoP: 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025
120
Option Year 1
Part No.
Description
Quantity
HPLF-V2-OP
Hasura V2 Platform Licensing Fee On Prem, per Region (22880HPLFV2OP_202408062)
PoP: 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026
1
HSHV2-B-0620
Hasura Enterprise Edition V2 Annual Subscription, Business Support, per Model (22880HSHV2B0620_202408063)
PoP: 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026
50
Option Year 1 Optional Tasks
Part No.
Description
Quantity
HSHV2-B-0620
Hasura Enterprise Edition V2 Annual Subscription, Business Support, per Model (22880HSHV2B0620_202408063)
PoP: 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026
120
Option Year 2
Part No.
Description
Quantity
HPLF-V2-OP
Hasura V2 Platform Licensing Fee On Prem, per Region (22880HPLFV2OP_202408062)
PoP: 01/01/2027 through 12/31/2027
1
HSHV2-B-0620
Hasura Enterprise Edition V2 Annual Subscription, Business Support, per Model (22880HSHV2B0620_202408063)
PoP: 01/01/2027 through 12/31/2027
50
Option Year 2 Optional Tasks
Part No.
Description
Quantity
HSHV2-B-0620
Hasura Enterprise Edition V2 Annual Subscription, Business Support, per Model (22880HSHV2B0620_202408063)
PoP: 01/01/2027 through 12/31/2027
120
SPECIFIC TASKS AND DELIVERABLES
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
Ability to improve the performance, efficiency, and flexibility of APIs.
Ability, flexibility and functionality being able to fetch very specific data (no over or under-fetching).
Capability to make APIs fast, flexible, and developer friendly.
Ability/Capability for allowing API maintainers the flexibility to add or discard fields without affecting existing queries.
Ability/capability for enterprises to build a production-ready Data API, with all the critical features, without having to write any code.
Ability and capability that makes it easy for developers to quickly and easily build scalable and reliable applications without spending time on tedious and complex tasks.
Ability and capability to allow access to data fast and efficiently and reduce API Development time
Ability and capability for Multi-protocol API support GraphQL and REST in the data access layer vs. being locked to GraphQL.
Ability and capability for granular, declarative access controls authorization system allows easy declarative security via metadata, which is also easily integrated with your security tooling.
This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the VA to contract for any supply or service. Further, the VA is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The VA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. (SEE EMBEDDED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION)
The anticipated NAICS code is: 541519.
RESPONSES
In response to this sources sought, please provided: Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, Unique Entity ID number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type (s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.), Authorized Reseller letter (If Applicable) as well as any contract vehicle available and the corresponding NAICS code.
The following information details the Government s intent for this acquisition:
The primary NAICS code for this effort is 541519.
A Firm-Fixed Price contract will be issued.
VA anticipates awarding the task order or contract to only one responsive, responsible contractor.
RESPONSE SUBMISSION
Please submit responses via email to Juan.Perez5@va.gov by 2:00 PM CST, December 12, 2024.
DISCLAIMER
Reminder: This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Source Sought.
Attachments/Links
Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
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1701 DIRECTORS BLVD SUITE 600
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AUSTIN , TX 78744
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USA
Secondary Point of Contact
History
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Dec 09, 2024 09:42 am ESTSources Sought (Original)