R499--Industry Day for Medical Disability Examination Office (MDEO)

Other / Unclassified

This document announces an upcoming Industry Day hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Strategic Acquisition Center-Frederick (SAC-F). The purpose is to engage with contractors interested in providing services to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Medical Disability Examination Office (MDEO). These events are for market research to gather industry ideas and capabilities related to MDEO's work. The VA anticipates multiple general MDEO Industry Days, with the first planned for Spring 2026. Future industry days will be at the VA's discretion. These events are solely for market research and not in response to a specific contract action.

Contractors interested in participating in this Industry Day must respond per the notice. This event is an opportunity for vendors to learn about potential future needs of the MDEO and to share their capabilities with the VA. It is important to note that these industry days are for market research purposes only and do not represent a specific upcoming contract action. The solicitation number is 36C10X26Q0089, and the response date for this notice is March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The Industry Day itself will be conducted virtually.

Other / Unclassified

This document is an Industry Day Notice (Notice # 36C10X26Q0089) released by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Strategic Acquisition Center-Frederick (SAC-F). It announces the VA's intention to conduct a series of general MDEO (Medical Disability Examination Office) Industry Days. The purpose is to promote engagement and gather industry ideas and capabilities related to the work tasked to MDEO. These events are for market research and are not in response to a specific requirement or upcoming contract action. The first Industry Day is anticipated for Spring 2026 and will be held virtually. Exact dates and details will be sent to interested contractors who respond.

This notice is relevant to potential bidders as it signals future opportunities and provides a mechanism for industry engagement. It outlines the process for interested contractors to express their interest and participate in capability meetings with VA staff. Key information for bidders includes:

• Purpose: Market research for MDEO services.
• Format: Virtual capability meetings, approximately 45 minutes each.
• Timing: First event anticipated Spring 2026; future events at VA's discretion.
• Response Deadline: No later than 4:00 PM EDT on March 11, 2026.
• Response Requirements: Interested companies must respond via email to Lindi.Sylvester@va.gov and Kristina.Kryszak@va.gov with the subject line referencing Notice # 36C10X26Q0089. The response must include:
  • A one-page Cover Sheet with company details (name, address, SAM UEI, CAGE code, POC, business type, GSA/GWAC/VA-wide contract info if applicable) and a statement of interest in attending.
  • A brief description of capabilities and services (no more than two pages) relevant to the MDEO program.
• Important Note: This notice is NOT a solicitation and does not constitute a request for quotes or proposals. Submissions are voluntary, and the government will not reimburse costs.