VHA-Office of Finance-Recovery Audit Services (Contract No. 36C10X26C0003)

Contract 36C10X26C0003 was awarded competitively to Performant Recovery, Inc. by the Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick to provide Recovery Audit Services for the VHA Office of Finance. The contract is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside and follows FAR Part 15 procedures. The scope of work involves conducting recovery audits on paid claims from FY24 through FY29, which includes managing personnel, operating a Customer Service Center, and delivering audit findings and progress reports. The contractor operates independently of day-to-day government oversight but must adhere to a strict Auditing Management Plan and specific response timelines for customer service inquiries. The contract utilizes a performance-based payment model where the contractor is compensated at a rate of 7.49 percent of identified and recovered amounts. The period of performance begins with a base year from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026, with four subsequent one-year option periods extending the total potential duration to November 30, 2030. Performance takes place at the contractor's facilities in Plantation, Florida, with delivery and acceptance occurring at the Office of Finance in Washington, DC. Key administrative requirements include the use of the Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System for automatic monthly payments and strict adherence to security background investigations for key personnel.