VA posts $14B VA VHA Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) 2.0 IDIQ Presolicitation Notice

VA just announced that they will soon release the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the next iteration of the contract, IHT 2.0.

Notice ID: 36C10X24R0026

The original Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract exceeded the vision for the original vehicle, and the Government anticipates that a next generation vehicle will build upon its successes, following a similar team-based model, led by mature SDVOSB primes, and broad capabilities crossing multiple service areas.

Next Steps VA will soon release the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the next iteration of the contract, IHT 2.0. The solicitation will include a two-phase evaluation comprised of an advisory down-select phase (Phase I), followed by a full evaluation of the proposed team (Phase II). Interested offerors are encouraged to begin finding partners and notionally building teams now. The RFP, when released officially, will include relatively quick turn-around times for Phase I and Phase II responses. It is therefore important that mature SDVOSBs lay the foundation for successful responses as early as possible.

Veteran Integrated Teams– The contract complies with VA Rule of Two, and Supports Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, which is in line with the VA Secretary s vision for a Veteran-centric VA while achieving optimal performance via robust innovative Contractor teams (representing multiple socio-economic groups, skills, and expertise).

Prime Contractor: SDVOSB Veteran Integrated Team Agile Lead (VITAL) With exclusive teaming (subcontractor) partners: SDVOSB VIT Eligible Partners (VITEPs) Non-profit Organizations Large Commercial Healthcare Consultants VOSB and Small Partners Universities/ Academia Multiple award contract vehicle for VHA program offices to purchase complex professional services supporting the healthcare related programmatic needs of SAC s customers to best accomplish their mission, strategic goals, healthcare priorities, and initiatives.

The total estimated value of the program is ~$14B over a 10-year period of performance. More expansive than the first version, the IHT 2.0 contracts will include four Functional Categories- FCs with 58 different capability areas.

Additional Details: Anticipated RFP number: 36C10X24R0026 Please note that there is currently no solicitation. No responses or questions will be accepted at this time. VA will post a draft RFP then an official RFP to SAM.gov when the solicitation is available.

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Looking for an SDVOSB to partner with at the VA? Click Here. You can filter the list by several key indicators, including socio-economic status, NAICS, Contract vehicle, etc.

Three Dozen VA focused firms drawing the most attention:

Below is a list of the companies we have noted as drawing the most views by Government and industry leaders on the OrangeSlices AI consultant directory over the past quarter and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs

• GovCIO **
• Aptive **
• Ibility **
• PingWind **
• PGT
• JJR Solutions **
• Sierra7  **
• Ad Hoc **
• McKinsey & Company **
• Blue Water Thinking
• IronArch Technology **
• Leidos
• Gunnison Consulting Group
• Amida **
• Coforma **
• Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) **
• Sprezzatura
• Agile Six **
• Eleven09 **
• IT Concepts **
• Oddball **
• DOMA Technologies
• CVP **
• Oasys International **
• Savan Group **
• Innovative Management Concepts (IMC) **
• RC4Vets
• EM Key Solutions (EMKS) **
• Syms Strategic Group
• SoKat **
• 9th Way Insignia
• The Green Technology Group **
• MBL Technologies **
• Tria Federal
• ReefPoint Group
• DecisionPoint

Several of the companies on this list are Elev8 GovCon Honorees, noted for a corporate culture that demonstrates excellence, making them a beacon for talent, for partners, and for clients.

We cannot and will not speculate here as to the reasons for the increased interest, but whether it is a company evaluating them as a potential partner; a federal acquisition leader doing their due diligence; or a consultant weighing their next job move, this group of companies has been receiving increased interest.

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• Sprezzatura wins VA VBA Office of Compensation Services Program Support Services contract
• IT Concepts wins $23M VA VHA FIS support services contract
• Contract Award: $45M VA VBA SPMO Mission Support Services
• VA Office of Inspector General identifies new Chief Data Officer

Pro Tip  – Feel like you are missing out on some of the key action at Veterans Affairs? It can be hard to keep up. Make sure you are in the know by checking out the VA Competitive Intelligence Segment page, chock full of insights and intelligence related to the agency.

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