R431--Transition Assistance Program (TAP) In-Person Industry Day For Oasis+ Vendors for the Department of Veterans Affairs Transition Assistance Program Industry Day Slides, Q&A, Interested Party Opt-In

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions raised during an industry day for the Transition Assistance Program (TAP).

• Military Life Cycle Classes: These classes are optional and can be taken at any time, with benefits advisors available for in-person training.
• Competition: The requirement will be competed on Oasis+.
• PWS Changes: Significant changes to the PWS will be posted to SAM.gov after the reverse industry day.
• Solicitation Timeline: The VA is not providing a hard timeline for the solicitation at this time.
• CLIN Structure: The CLIN structure is being retooled.
• Tools for Advisors: The VA does not provide systems or tools for benefits advisors but receives attendee data.
• Priorities/Pain Points: Key priorities involve connecting outcomes to course material, tracked through data and training.
• Vendor Requests: Most changes stem from internal data collection and legislation, not vendor requests.
• Recruitment/Retention Data: DOW provides surveys and transition assistance, feeding back to VA. TAP assists with retention goals.
• SCAS Requirement: This requirement is subject to SCAS.
• NAICS Code: The HR NAICS 541612 under the Management and Advisory Domain of OASIS+ is being used. No other NAICS codes are being considered.
• Past Performance Metrics: Metrics include Size, Scope, and Relevancy, with contractors able to supply additional information.

This Q&A clarifies aspects of the upcoming solicitation, including competition method, potential PWS changes, and the timeline. It also provides insight into the government's priorities and how past performance will be evaluated.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists vendors who have opted in to receive information regarding an opportunity. It serves as a list of interested parties.

• A title: "Interested Vendor Opt-In"
• A list of company names that have expressed interest.

This document indicates which vendors have proactively shown interest in the opportunity. It may be useful for understanding the competitive landscape or for networking purposes, but it does not contain specific requirements or details about the solicitation itself.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a presentation from a "VA Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Information Session" held on January 29, 2026. It outlines the agenda and details for the VA's role in the interagency TAP, focusing on program management, execution, training, curriculum development, and strategic planning.

This document provides insight into the VA's Transition Assistance Program, detailing its objectives, structure, and the services offered to transitioning Service members. It outlines various tasks and curriculum components, which could be relevant to potential bidders interested in supporting the VA's TAP initiatives. Key areas covered include:

• Program Background: Explains the interagency nature of TAP and its legislative basis.
• Governance Structure: Details the Joint Executive Committee (JEC), Transition Executive Committee (TEC), Senior Transition Steering Group (STSG), and Transition Working Group (TWG).
• Scope of Work: Describes the need for contract support for onsite support, program management, curriculum development, and training requirements.
• Tasks: Outlines five key tasks: Program Management and Administration, TAP Program Execution, TAP Training, TAP Curriculum, and Strategic Action Planning, Coordination and Implementation, and Data Analysis.
• Specific Programs: Details components like VA Benefits and Services Briefing, Military Life Cycle Offerings, Women's Health Transition Training, and VA Benefits Advisors.
• Support Concept: Explains the VA's hub-and-spoke model for supporting over 300 installations worldwide.
• Customer Support Data: Provides statistics on TAP customer engagement for FY 2025.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a registration form for the TAP Industry Day. It is used to collect information from potential attendees for the event.

• Company Name
• OASIS+ Management & Advisory (M&A) Unrestricted Domain Contract Number
• Interest in Reverse Industry Day Timeslot (Yes/No)
• Attendee 1 details (Name, Title, Email Address, Phone Number)
• Attendee 2 details (Name, Title, Email Address, Phone Number)

Bidders interested in attending the TAP Industry Day must complete and submit this form. The form collects essential contact and company information, and indicates interest in specific timeslots for reverse industry day sessions. An email confirmation with arrival instructions and assigned time slots will be sent on January 26, 2026, for those interested in reverse industry day. Attendees should not plan to arrive before 9 am.