RFI - VHA HEFP Professional Programmatic Support and Management Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 market research to identify capable vendors for Professional Programmatic Support and Management Services for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Healthcare Environmental and Facilities Programs (HEFP). This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to define requirements for nationwide operational and technical support critical to patient safety. Responses are due February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive support across several nationwide VHA programs, including:
- Occupational Safety and Health: Managing workers’ compensation, medical surveillance, and fire protection.
- Environmental Programs: Oversight of sanitation, waste management, and compliance with EPA/OSHA regulations.
- Healthcare Engineering & Capital Asset Management: Supporting facility operations, construction, and design compliance.
- Technical Innovation: Implementing AI-enabled policy analysis, data pipelines, and performance metrics.
- Specialized Support: Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC), Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESC), Earned Value Management (EVM), and fleet management.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Feedback requested on Firm-Fixed-Price vs. Labor-Hour arrangements).
- Planned Performance: Anticipated start in the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; the VA is evaluating small business and SDVOSB/VOSB participation.
- Response Due: February 17, 2026.
- Published: February 6, 2026.
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research purposes to determine the acquisition strategy. The VA will evaluate Capabilities Statements based on technical experience, proposed solutions for program reviews, and the ability to meet performance cost requirements for small businesses.
Additional Notes
This is an RFI only. Submissions are limited to a 10-page Capabilities Statement (excluding cover sheet). No questions are being accepted at this time.