DA01--Replacement Model for VA.gov
Overview
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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) issued a Request for Information (RFI), identified as DA01--Replacement Model for VA.gov, to gather industry insights for replacing its existing VA.gov website. The goal is to establish a premier, modern, secure, and Veteran-centric digital experience. While the RFI submission deadline was February 5, 2026, a recent update indicates the VA anticipates releasing a formal solicitation for this effort in Q1 Fiscal Year 2027.
Scope of Interest
The VA seeks information on solutions, technologies, and approaches that can fundamentally improve the digital experience across all benefit portfolios. This includes maintaining service continuity, integrating diverse systems, operating within a regulated federal environment, supporting long-term scalability, and offering a seamless customer experience. The request complements Notice ID: 365357, which explores next-generation digital identity, authentication, and navigation.
Submission Requirements
Respondents were asked to provide descriptions of relevant ideas, capabilities, and approaches; case studies; user journey workflows for identity proofing, sign-in, recovery, and navigation; known limitations, risks, and tradeoffs; and lessons learned. Responses were informal and narrative, with diagrams and visuals encouraged. Submissions were limited to ten (10) pages of substantive content, excluding appendices, company overviews, past performance, and attached visuals.
Contract & Timeline
This was a Sources Sought / Request for Information and did not obligate the VA to pursue a procurement or award a contract. Responses were intended to inform planning, requirements development, and potential pilot efforts. The VA may schedule follow-on discussions with selected respondents. A formal solicitation (Solicitation Number: 36C10B26Q0131) is anticipated for release in Q1 FY27.
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / RFI
- Set-Aside: None specified
- RFI Submission Deadline: February 5, 2026 (Past Due)
- Future Solicitation Anticipated: Q1 Fiscal Year 2027
- Published Date: May 5, 2026 (reflecting the RFI Loopback update)
Additional Notes
The primary point of contact for the RFI was Allison Fulton (Allison.Fulton@va.gov) and Evan Schlisserman (evan.schlisserman@va.gov). The Product Service Code (PSC) is DA01 for Application Development and Support Services.