DA01--Veteran Readiness and Employment Products Services - Optional Task 1 & Ceiling Increase (VA-26-00025959/VA-26-00038279)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for a sole-source modification to an existing contract. This action increases the Not-to-Exceed (NTE) ceiling for Optional Task 1 under the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Products Sustainment and Enhancement Services (PSES) Task Order (36C10B21N10030033). The modification supports critical tasks for the VR&E Readiness and Employment System (RES) and the Education Service (EDU) Digital GI Bill (DGIB).
Purpose & Scope
The justification outlines the need for continued support for VR&E and EDU products/applications to streamline systems, improve scalability, and ensure efficient service delivery. Key initiatives include the national deployment of Chapter 31 functionality in RES, data migration of over 150,000 active cases from the legacy CWINRS system to RES, and the retirement of the legacy BDN mainframe by moving functionality to DGIB's VEBT. This is driven by accelerated timelines due to the PACT Act and Dole Act, requiring compliance with data collection and management.
Contract Details
- Existing Contract: T4NG Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract VA118-16-D-1003.
- Task Order: 36C10B21N10030033, awarded June 10, 2022, with a base period and four 12-month option periods.
- Modification: Increase to the Not-to-Exceed (NTE) ceiling for Optional Task 1.
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Current Vendor: GovCIO LLC.
- Period of Performance: No change to the overall period of performance of the existing Task Order.
Set-Aside
This action is a modification to an existing sole-source contract and does not involve a set-aside.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for an exception to fair opportunity, not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission requirements or evaluation criteria for external bidders.
Additional Notes
The VA determined that transitioning to a new contract mid-flight presents significant risks to schedules, costs, and the ability to provide essential Veteran benefits. Market research did not identify other sources capable of seamlessly supporting the in-flight initiatives, and the current vendor, GovCIO LLC, possesses critical knowledge and expertise for these systems. This proposed action is considered the most economical and efficient path forward to avoid delays and ensure continuity of service.