# VA Seeks Enterprise AI Support Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to release a final solicitation in October 2026 for a potential three-year Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Support Services contract. This contract will focus on third-party AI integration, operations, and governance to support the rollout of AI tools to approximately 540,000 VA users. The solicitation emphasizes the use of commercial AI products with provisions for custom development where necessary and will be structured as a firm-fixed-price contract. Industry stakeholders are invited to provide feedback by October 7, 2026, on technical challenges, requirements, pricing, and staffing to inform the final solicitation expected in early fiscal year 2027. This opportunity covers multiple support areas including IT operations, training, data connectivity, responsible AI adoption, and financial monitoring.

- **Why this matters:** This contract represents a significant federal procurement opportunity for companies specializing in AI integration and support services within large-scale government IT environments.
- The broad scope and scale of the contract indicate a strategic VA commitment to enterprise-wide AI adoption, creating demand for vendors with expertise in commercial AI products and custom solutions.
- Procurement professionals should note the October 7, 2026 deadline for industry feedback, which is critical for shaping the final solicitation and contract requirements.
- Contractors should prepare to address comprehensive support needs including governance, training, and operational integration to align with VA’s responsible AI adoption goals.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

### Sources
- [Veterans Affairs previews timeline for enterprise AI services competition - Nextgov/FCW](https://www.nextgov.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/09/veterans-affairs-previews-timeline-enterprise-ai-services-competition/416172) - nextgov.com
- [Veterans Affairs previews timeline for enterprise AI services competition - Washington Technology](https://www.washingtontechnology.com/contracts/2026/09/veterans-affairs-previews-timeline-enterprise-ai-services-competition/416162) - Washington Technology
- [VA Seeks Input on Enterprise AI Support Services](https://www.executivegov.com/articles/va-enterprise-ai-support-services-rfi) - ExecutiveGov