Logical Follow-On for the Transition Assistance Program
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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), specifically the SAC FREDERICK (36C10X) office, has issued a Justification for a Logical Follow-On sole-source task order for the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). This action is to ensure continuity of critical services supporting Transitioning Service Members (TSM), veterans, and their families worldwide. The VA intends to negotiate with CALIBRE Systems Inc. for this requirement, valued at an estimated $86,664,566.25 for the base period and options. A recompete under the OASIS+ contract vehicle is anticipated in FY27.
Scope of Work
The contractor services support the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) by providing essential assistance to service members, veterans, and their families. Key services include:
- VA Benefits and Services Briefings
- One-on-one Benefits Engagement
- Pre-separation Counseling
- Military Life Cycle (MLC) courses
- Capstone Evaluation
- Warm Handovers to partnered agencies
- TAP training and data analysis
These services annually support over 200,000 service members across more than 300 military installations globally.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for a Sole-Source Task Order (Logical Follow-On)
- Product Service Code: R431 (Support Professional: Human Resources)
- Intended Contractor: CALIBRE Systems Inc.
- Justification: Exception to Fair Opportunity Justification to ensure continuity of services under existing contract GS02Q16DCR0040.
- Duration: Base period of six months with options.
- Estimated Value: $86,664,566.25 (base period plus options).
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
- Place of Performance: Alexandria, VA (primary listed location)
Future Opportunities
The VA is actively recompeting this requirement under the OASIS+ contract vehicle, with an anticipated award in FY27. This justification is a temporary measure to prevent service disruption until the competitive award is made. Interested bidders should note the upcoming recompete and the VA's efforts to gather industry input for future solicitations.
Contact Information
- Primary: Rebecca Ubert (rebecca.ubert@va.gov, 202-297-3574)
- Secondary: Roxana Cepeda (roxana.cepeda@va.gov)