R499--Medical Disability Exam Office (MDEO) Automation Market Research Only - Request for Information
Overview
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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 Strategic Acquisition Center-Frederick (SAC-F), is conducting market research for the Medical Disability Examination Office (MDEO) Automation project. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks industry capabilities to enhance the MDEO Quality Compliance Program. Responses are due by April 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT.
Purpose & Background
The VA's MDEO program administers medical disability examinations globally, directly impacting Veterans' benefits. A critical component is the Quality Compliance Program, which ensures the accuracy and completeness of Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs) completed by contracted examiners. This RFI aims to understand industry's ability to use automation to improve the quality assessment process, assist in developing an acquisition strategy, and refine requirements.
Key Areas of Interest
The VA is exploring automation to:
- Perform broader compliance checks on a larger volume of DBQs.
- Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of DBQ processing.
- Enhance trend identification and analysis for more insightful recommendations.
Submission Instructions
Interested contractors must submit responses via email to Lindi.Sylvester@va.gov and Vincent.Bender@va.gov by April 13, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT. The subject line must reference Notice #36C10X26Q0118.
Submissions should include:
- Cover Sheet (1 page): Company details, Point of Contact (POC), business type, NAICS code (541990), and contract information.
- Index (1 page): Referencing responses to specific RFI questions.
- Capabilities Statement and Market Information (max 5 pages): Addressing automation tools for DBQ audit, monthly volume capacity, monthly feedback provision, report generation and analysis capabilities (monthly/quarterly reports, trend identification, customization), and any other relevant feedback or suggestions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Request for Information)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Published: March 26, 2026
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. No payment will be made for submitted information.