Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    R408--MAIL MANAGEMENT SERVICES ANSWERING VENDOR QUESTIONS

    DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
    Sol. 36C10D26Q0139Sources SoughtWASHINGTON, DC
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jul 21, 2026
    POSTED
    Jul 20, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    518210
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    R408
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors for mail management services, specifically to process 5,000 to 7,000 mail packets per day after a ramp-up period. This opportunity is a Sources Sought notice aimed at identifying potential contractors capable of handling mail processing tasks distinct from automated systems.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    36C10D26Q0139
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    July 20, 2026
    Response Deadline
    July 21, 2026
    NAICS Code
    518210AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    R408
    Contract Code
    3600
    Primary Contact
    Gregory Stevens
    State
    DC
    ZIP Code
    20006
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Award information

    Awardee
    null
    Award Date

    Description

    Q1. Please confirm that the VBA receives 41,000 packets per day on average but the ask of the contractor for this TO is to process up to 5-7,000 after the third month. The potential is more as the contractor proves its value. This 5-7,000 is all USPS mail and mail that is being shipped to contractor by VBA RO's. A1. The Government confirms that VBA estimates receiving approximately 41,000 mail packets per day across all centralized mail operations; however, this figure represents the total mail volume processed through the full centralized mail pipeline and is not the contractor's Task 5.14 obligation. Task 5.14 Mail Packet Processing Services is a distinct function separate from mail receipt, scanning, and conversion. It represents human-assisted claims processing actions, analogous to work a claims assistant would perform, on mail packets that automated processing was unable to complete, ensuring mail is actioned the same day it enters a work queue. The contractor's Task 5.14 obligation is to process 5,000 7,000 packets per day following the Month 3 ramp-up period as outlined in Table 5 of PWS Section 5.14. The Government notes that this volume has trended downward over time as mail automation capabilities have matured, though temporary spikes may occur due to automation issues or special projects.

    Key dates

    1. July 20, 2026Posted Date
    2. July 21, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    R408--MAIL MANAGEMENT SERVICES ANSWERING VENDOR QUESTIONS is a federal contract award from DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Review the award details including the awardee, contract value, and NAICS code.

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