Q702--IOTA Market Research FY 27 - FY 28
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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), through its Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. The purpose is to support the National Activations Office (NAO) with Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation (IOT&A) services for new VHA medical facilities during FY27 & FY28. Responses are due by June 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The RFI seeks capability statements for pre-planning and activation tasks, including:
- Comprehensive Project Management Support Services
- Comprehensive Interior Design, FF&E, and Space Planning Services
- Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Transition Planning
- Acquisition Planning Services
- Acquisition Packages Development
- Warehousing and Warehousing Management Services
- Relocation of Reuse and Personnel Files
- Activation Services and Post Occupancy Support
- Staff Training and Orientation
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This RFI is specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). To be eligible for a potential set-aside under the VA's Veterans First Contracting Program, firms must:
- Be verified by the VA as an SDVOSB.
- Meet the small business size standard for NAICS 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services), which is $20 million. Firms not meeting these criteria should not respond.
Submission Requirements
Interested SDVOSB firms should provide capability statements detailing:
- Summary of technical capabilities for the listed tasks.
- Corporate experience in federal healthcare pre-planning and activation services, with specific examples (agency, POC, scope, dollar value, contract number, prime/sub status).
- Identification of existing contract vehicles (e.g., GSA schedules) relevant to the tasks. Generic capability statements will not be accepted.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published Date: June 3, 2026
- Submit Responses To: Janice.Shahan@va.gov, Darin.Smith@va.gov, and Lesa.Crockett@va.gov.
- Subject Line: "RFI – 36C77626Q0225"
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The Government will not pay for information submitted.