Department of Veterans Affairs Contract Awards

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has recently executed several high-value contracts emphasizing healthcare services, transportation logistics, and construction. The largest award is a $5 billion contract modification to OptumServe Health Services for medical examination services, reflecting VA's prioritization of veteran healthcare access and quality.

Market Analysis

• OptumServe Health Services Inc received a $5 billion contract modification (Award #36C10X25D0002), the largest in this dataset, focused on medical examination services under NAICS codes related to healthcare and medical services.
• Integrated Trans Joint Venture LLC secured a $50 million indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) contract (Award #36C26124D0033) for long-term transportation services supporting the San Francisco VA Health Care system, indicating VA's investment in veteran mobility and logistics.
• Construction services remain a significant procurement area with Ameritech Contracting LLC awarded a $7 million Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) and U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC receiving a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for construction at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center.
• Laredo Technical Services, Inc. was awarded an IDIQ contract valued at approximately $7.6 million for medical laboratory technician staffing in Temple, TX, highlighting VA's reliance on specialized healthcare staffing contractors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which contract vehicles does the VA use for healthcare staffing and services?

The VA frequently uses Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and contract modifications for healthcare staffing and services. For example, Laredo Technical Services, Inc. received an IDIQ contract for medical lab technicians, and OptumServe's $5 billion contract modification supports medical examination services under a long-term vehicle.

What are the key NAICS codes relevant to VA healthcare and construction contracts?

Healthcare-related contracts typically fall under NAICS codes 621511 (Medical Laboratories) and 621111 (Offices of Physicians). Construction contracts awarded to Ameritech Contracting LLC and U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC likely fall under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction).

Are there set-asides or preferences for veteran-owned businesses in VA contracts?

Yes, the VA often incorporates set-asides and preferences for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). For instance, U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC is a veteran-owned firm awarded a construction MATOC, reflecting this procurement priority.

Which VA facilities are currently the focus of major contract awards?

Recent awards target multiple VA facilities, including the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, supported by construction MATOCs, and the San Francisco VA Health Care system, which received a $50 million transportation services contract.

How does the VA structure its large transportation and logistics contracts?

The VA uses indefinite delivery vehicles (IDVs) and joint ventures to manage transportation and logistics contracts. Integrated Trans Joint Venture LLC's $50 million IDV contract for San Francisco VA exemplifies this approach, allowing flexible task orders over multiple years.