# VA Seeks Microsoft Alternatives

The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a request for information on October 5, 2026, seeking market and pricing data on alternatives to some or all of the Microsoft enterprise stack used by more than 540,000 users. Responses are due October 16, 2026, giving interested vendors 10 days to provide detailed bills of materials, pricing-driver data, and integration information. FedRAMP authorization is not required for consideration at this market-research stage, but VA security review and an authority to operate would be required before production use.

- Vendors should submit responses by October 16 with the requested cost, configuration, and integration details; this is an RFI, not a contract award.
- The potential scope includes productivity and collaboration, identity and access management, and unified endpoint management capabilities, creating an opportunity for providers that can address individual components or a broader replacement.
- Companies should distinguish eligibility for RFI consideration from production deployment: FedRAMP authorization is not a prerequisite to respond, while VA security review and an authority to operate are required before operational use.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 05, 2026

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

### Vendors
- Microsoft (incumbent)

### Sources
- [Veterans Affairs tests the market for Microsoft alternatives - Washington Technology](https://www.washingtontechnology.com/contracts/2026/10/veterans-affairs-tests-market-microsoft-alternatives/416423) - Washington Technology