RFI - Payment Oversight Program (POP) Contract Recompete

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick (SAC-F), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the Payment Oversight Program (POP) Contract Recompete. This market research aims to identify qualified sources, particularly Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBCs), capable of providing services detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responses are due February 12, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.

Purpose

This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The VA seeks to understand commercial practices for the required services, assess the feasibility of using GSA Federal Supply Schedules, and determine the availability of SDVOSB and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) sources for a potential set-aside.

Scope of Work

The contractor will support the VA's Payment Oversight Program (POP) for the Office of Management (OM), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), potentially extending to the National Cemetery Administration (NCA). Key tasks include:

• Project Management, including developing and maintaining a Contractor Project Management Plan (CPMP).
• Completing annual fraud and improper payment risk assessments for programs exceeding $10 million.
• Developing a VA-wide approach for estimating improper payments and creating sampling plans.
• Performing testing on high-risk programs to identify improper and unknown payments.
• Coordinating and ensuring accurate, timely, and complete end-of-year reporting of improper payment activities.
• Building, managing, and maintaining SharePoint sites and dashboards for risk assessments and improper payment testing.

Key Requirements & Capabilities

Vendors should demonstrate experience with the Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA) of 2019 and OMB Circular A-123, Appendix C. This includes developing annual improper payment projections, statistical sampling methods, and test plans. Experience testing programs for improper payments (including specific regulations like PIIA, FAR, VBA, and MISSION Act), utilizing automation/AI/ML, ensuring compliance, validating root causes, and supporting Agency Financial Reports (AFR) and OMB Data Calls is crucial. Key personnel, including Project Managers, Program Analysts, and Statisticians, with specific experience and certifications are required.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (RFI)
• Set-Aside: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC)
• NAICS Code: 541219 (Other Accounting Services)
• Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
• Response Due: February 12, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
• Published: January 29, 2026
• Anticipated Period of Performance: 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods, starting June 1, 2026.
• Place of Performance: Primarily at Contractor facilities.

Submission Instructions

Interested sources must submit a capability statement, limited to 15 pages (8 1/2" x 11", 1-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font), via email to Nicole Egan (Nicole.egan2@va.gov) and Michael Silva (michael.silva3@va.gov). The subject line must be "Payment Oversight Program (POP) Recompete RFI Response". The statement must include answers to specific capability questions provided in the RFI, referencing question numbers.

Important Notes

This is for market research only; no feedback will be provided on submitted information. Do not submit proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information. Failure to provide sufficient detail may result in a company being considered not a viable source.