SAM #36C10X26R0042

VA Solicitation for Medical Disability Examinations and Exam Management System

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Medical Disability Examination Office (MDEO) is seeking contractors to deliver Medical Disability Examinations (MDEs) for Veterans, Service Members, and dependents under the Compensation & Pension Program. - Services required: - Medical Disability Examinations (MDEs) conducted in-person, via telehealth, or through records-based reviews - Includes completion of Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and Medical Opinion Substitution Reports - Exam volumes projected from 35,135 to over 1.6 million annually per region by 2031, across six geographic Service Groups (including international locations) - Contractor-developed Exam Management System (EMS) required - Must securely interface with VA systems (VBMS, DAS) - Includes Provider, VA Client, and Claimant portals for scheduling, tracking, and reporting - Claimant mileage travel reimbursement and coordination of special transportation (e.g., ambulance, wheelchair van) for eligible claimants - Scheduling and notification services for appointments, including rescheduling and cancellations - Examiner credentialing, licensing, and training to meet VA standards - Site inspection and compliance with ADA, OSHA, and MDEO requirements - Incident reporting and management, including mandatory reporting for vulnerable claimants and suicide risk - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified service providers with secure IT capabilities and healthcare examination experience - Unique requirements: - Secure IT system development and integration with VA platforms - Large-scale, geographically distributed service delivery (including international) - Strict examiner credentialing and compliance standards - Timely incident reporting and claimant support

Description

This Presolicitation Notice is released by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Enterprise Procurement Office (EPO) on behalf of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Medical Disability Examination Office (MDEO) in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 15.101(b) releasing a Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) before issuing a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP).

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME.

See attached MDE-NG Draft PWS and MDE-NG Presolicitation Notice for full details and submission instructions.

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