Credentialling Verification Request for Information

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Veterans Health Administration and Office of Integrated Veteran Care, is seeking information to establish a contract for credentialing and monitoring community care providers who deliver hospital, medical, and extended care services to Veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program. This effort supports both the Community Care Network and Veterans Care Agreements, ensuring that external providers meet VA standards for quality, safety, and compliance. The request seeks input from potential vendors on capabilities, methodologies, and operational approaches to effectively manage provider verification, ongoing performance evaluation, and regulatory alignment across diverse service settings. The solicitation, identified as 36C10X26Q0236, was posted on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026. It is classified as a sources-sought notice under NAICS code 541611, focusing on management consulting services, and is not set aside for any specific small business category. The activity is led by the Sac Frederick office located in Frederick, Maryland, with Mariah Gambino serving as the primary point of contact. All proposed solutions must align with VA’s mission to deliver seamless, high-quality care to Veterans through trusted community partners, and interested parties are encouraged to review the attached draft Performance Work Statement and respond to the Request for Information questions to help shape the future contract structure.