U006--Small business set-aside VR&E VARO 318 is seeking to procure testing kits. The testing kits provide an online assessment tool that counselors utilize to help determine a Veteran's abilities,

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Veterans Benefits Administration, is soliciting a total small business set-aside contract under NAICS 624310 to procure a managed, web-based career assessment system. This system, referred to as COPSystem, provides online testing kits that counselors at the Winston-Salem Regional Office use to evaluate the abilities, interests, and work values of Veterans. The contract is estimated at 15 million dollars and is structured with a base period starting September 15, 2026, followed by four one-year option periods extending through September 14, 2031. The requirement specifies a quantity of 8,800 testing kits per period. Award will be based on best value through a trade-off process, balancing price against technical capability, past performance, and socioeconomic considerations. Proposals must include a technical statement limited to five pages and a past performance questionnaire. Due to the sensitive nature of Veteran data, the contractor must adhere to strict security standards, including FISMA, NIST, and HIPAA compliance, and all personnel must undergo background investigations. Invoices are to be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network. The solicitation deadline is August 28, 2026, with the primary place of performance located in Washington, DC.