Opportunity
SAM #36C10B26Q0834
VA Solicitation for Enterprise AI Support Services and Governance
Buyer
VA Technology Acquisition Center
Posted
September 22, 2026
Respond By
October 07, 2026
Identifier
36C10B26Q0834
NAICS
541512, 541519
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), Chief Artificial Intelligence Office (CAIO) is seeking professional services to support its enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Office of Information & Technology (OIT) - Chief Artificial Intelligence Office (CAIO) - Scope of Services: - Integration, operation, governance, and sustainment of enterprise AI capabilities, including generative AI - Program management and tiered support operations (Tier 1, 2, 3) - Cybersecurity and privacy support - AI governance and incident management - Vendor relationship management - Advanced technical services - Excludes AI product subscriptions, licenses, and cloud consumption - Key Deliverables: - Project management plans - Support operations plans - Security and privacy controls - AI component inventories - Incident response playbooks - Period of Performance: - 12-month base period plus two 12-month option periods (up to 36 months total) - Limited travel within the continental U.S., up to three business days onsite per authorized trip - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are mentioned - Unique Requirements: - Focus on enterprise-level AI support and governance - Excludes procurement of AI software or cloud services; strictly professional support services
Description
This is the third in a series of three Requests for Information (RFI) issued by VA in support of its enterprise AI acquisition strategy. VA anticipates releasing the solicitation for third-party services early first quarter in Fiscal Year 2027 or calendar month October 2026. These dates are provided for industry planning purposes only, are subject to change, and do not constitute a commitment by the Government.
Responses shall be submitted electronically by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, October 7, 2026, via email to the Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) point of contact Contract Specialist Amber Davis, Amber.Quivers-Davis@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Joe Jones, Joseph.Jones6@va.gov. Please note “RFI# 36C10B26Q0834” in the subject line of your email response.