R702--Study for Department of Veterans Affairs Health Outcomes of Military Exposures Epidemiology
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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) is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort for a "Study for Department of Veterans Affairs Health Outcomes of Military Exposures Epidemiology." This initiative aims to understand the long-term health consequences of military deployment for Post 9/11 Veterans and inform future policy and benefits. The VA is seeking capable sources for a three-year project involving extensive data collection, analysis, and material development. Responses are due by March 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The project involves a longitudinal study of Post 9/11 deployed and non-deployed Veterans. Key activities include:
- Project Management: Providing detailed project, risk, and quality control plans; weekly/monthly reporting; and technical support.
- Data Collection & Reporting: Conducting health surveys (web and telephone) for up to 100,000 participants, including IRB approvals, vital status updates, address location, questionnaire design, hosting, printing/mailing, pilot studies, data entry, management, and incentive plans. This also includes creating searchable PDFs of hard copy artifacts.
- Data Analysis: Performing simple and complex data analyses using statistical software (SAS, SPSS, SQL), developing programming language for coding, calculating sampling weights, and conducting non-response analysis.
- Educational & Informational Materials: Creating 508-compliant, plain language materials (fact sheets, brochures, social media content) in English and Spanish for diverse audiences.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: Three (3) Years, Non-Severable
- Place of Performance: Contractor's place of business, with virtual weekly meetings.
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: March 13, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Product Service Code: R702 - Data Collection Services
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit information via email to jameel.gordon@va.gov. Submissions must include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email.
- SAM Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, Tax ID Number.
- Type of business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, small, large).
- A detailed Capability Statement addressing qualifications and experience for the described SOW (general statements are not acceptable).
- Federal Supply Schedule Contracting # (if applicable).
- General Pricing.
Key Personnel Requirements
Key personnel must include a statistician and an epidemiologist with PhDs and at least 10 years of post-dissertation experience in advanced statistical methods and relevant publications. Other required expertise includes public health (advanced degree), project management, and location management. Personnel should have experience in survey sampling, data collection/management, maximizing response rates, programming, statistical analysis, and report writing.
Additional Notes
A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) will be required due to the handling of Protected Health Information (PHI).