Q403-DRAFT RFP Medical Disability Examinations-Next Generation (MDE-NG)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing a Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for “Medical Disability Examinations – Next Generation” (MDE‑NG). The award will be an Indefinite‑Delivery‑Indefinite‑Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a base period of one year (July 1 2027 – June 30 2028) and up to four one‑year options, potentially extending to 2032. The contract is a small‑business set‑aside with a $40 billion aggregate ceiling and a $3.5 million minimum guaranteed value per award. Contractors must provide a nationwide network of qualified medical examiners, scheduling and call‑center services, and a secure Exam Management System (EMS) that integrates with VA’s internal systems (VBMS, DAS, eFolder) and obtains an Authority to Operate (ATO) within one year. Performance metrics include DBQ compliance ≥ 96 %, rework ≤ 2 %, and median days to complete examinations ≤ 30 days for domestic service groups. • Scope: private‑sector medical disability examinations (in‑person, tele‑health, records‑based) using VA‑approved DBQs, plus full scheduling, mileage reimbursement, special transportation, and mobile clinic support. • Geographic Service Groups: Six groups covering the continental U.S., Pre‑Discharge claimants, and international locations. • IT Requirements: Development of a secure EMS with examiner, VA client, and claimant portals; integration with VA data services; ATO and ongoing compliance with VA security directives. • Small‑Business Eligibility: Set‑aside for HUBZone, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, etc., with a $16 M size standard.