Building on the success of the Veterans Intake, Conversion, and Communication Services (VICCS), the Department of Veterans affairs (VA) is launching a recompete contract vehicle called the Veterans Affairs Processing and Automation Services (VPAS). VPAS aims to move the VA closer to a fully paperless claims processing environment, further reducing the backlog of benefit claims.
The VA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the VPAS contract, with responses due by March 10, 2024, at 11:59PM Eastern Time. Don’t miss this opportunity to win a spot on this contract vehicle.
Key Deadlines and details
- RFI Response Deadline: March 10, 2024, 11:59 PM ET
- Virtual Industry Day: March 5, 2024, 1 PM ET (Pre-submit questions by February 28, 2024, 11:59 PM ET to [email protected])
- Estimated Value: $5.4 Billion (based on VICCS)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, IDIQ
- Expected Number of Awards: VICCS had six awardees worth $900M each
- NAICS Code: 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services)
- Scope: VPAS is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) that covers services including mail processing, data conversion, and automation services, supporting the VA’s goal for modernization. The VA issued a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) available on SAM.gov.
Why Engage with OST Global Solutions on VPAS?
OST Global Solutions offers expertise in VA contracts, providing support that includes:
- Solution Development: We develop solutions tailored to the VA’s requirements, enhancing the competitiveness of your proposal.
- Competitive Analysis: Our analysis includes strategies and performance of incumbents, offering insights to strengthen your proposal.
- Proposal Support: Our team provides end-to-end support, from capture management to proposal development, facilitating a successful VPAS submission.
Get Ahead with VPAS:
The announcement of the RFI and the upcoming industry day presents a prime opportunity for early engagement and strategic preparation. Participating in the industry day and responding to the RFI are pivotal steps in positioning your company as a front-runner for this contract.
Don’t Miss Out
OST Global Solutions is a professional business development consulting firm. We have extensive experience in winning large, strategic bids like VPAS. We can provide capture and proposal teams to develop a complete, winning proposal. Or we can provide consultants on a case-by-case basis to fill gaps on your business development team. Our services related to VPAS consist of capture management, win strategy, competitive assessment, Black Hat and PTW, teaming and partnership development, and RFI response and interaction.
Contact us to discuss your bids, so we can help you develop a winning proposal.
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