The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), is planning the VA Processing and Automation Services (VPAS) IDIQ, a follow-on to the Veterans Intake, Conversion and Communication Services (VICCS) vehicle. Valued at an estimated $5.4 billion, VPAS will support IT services, automation, integration, and business process management to streamline benefits delivery to Veterans.
While the RFP was initially projected for release in late FY25, as of June 23, 2025, the procurement has been officially placed on hold until further notice. Even with this pause, VPAS remains a major opportunity—and companies with relevant capabilities should prepare now.
Opportunity Snapshot
- Contract Name: VA Processing and Automation Services (VPAS) IDIQ
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration
- Solicitation Number: 36C10D24Q0038
- Status: Pre-RFP, on hold as of June 23, 2025
- Estimated Value: $5.4 billion (Deltek estimate)
- Competition Type: Full and Open / Unrestricted
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Multiple Award IDIQ
- Duration: 4-year base + two 3-year options
- NAICS: 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services) | $40M size standard
- Place of Performance: CONUS
- Opportunity Website:gov Notice
Why This Matters
The VBA is responsible for administering benefits such as disability compensation, pensions, and education programs to Veterans and their families. VPAS will:
- Replace VICCS (expiring September 2024) and carry forward its mission of improving efficiency in benefits processing.
- Address rising claims backlogs (currently exceeding 300,000 cases).
- Support broad service areas, including digitization, mail and records management, automation, integration, customer experience, and training.
Even though VPAS is currently on hold, staying prepared ensures your company can move quickly if VA reactivates the procurement on short notice.
How OST Can Help You Win
OST Global Solutions has supported more than $200 billion in government contract wins, including large VA pursuits. We now offer a Mini Capture Package designed to get you ready fast for opportunities like VPAS. The package includes:
- Gap Analysis – Identify where your capabilities align with requirements and where you need partners.
- Win Themes – Build a compelling story that resonates with evaluators.
- Teaming Strategy – Target and secure the right partners to fill capability gaps.
- Compliance Matrix – Ensure your proposal will meet every requirement.
- Draft Annotated Outline – Jump-start proposal development with a structured plan.
This package gives you the essentials to position effectively during capture and move quickly when the RFP drops. With VPAS currently on hold, now is the ideal time to invest in capture so you’re ready to respond the moment it comes back online.
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