VBA Disability Exam Recompete Targets November RFP and 2027 Start

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is preparing to recompete its disability medical-exam work, with the final request for proposals expected in November 2026. The planned schedule points to an award decision in April–May 2027 and a new period of work beginning July 1, 2027. The final RFP has not yet been issued, and the available source provides neither a contract value nor a solicitation number. No proposal deadline is specified, so bidders will need to monitor the release and subsequent amendments for definitive requirements and dates.

The contemplated acquisition would use indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity awards across six service groups, with two to four companies per group and work share allocated on a performance basis. This structure could support multiple awardees while making demonstrated delivery performance an important consideration in how work is distributed. Prospective primes and subcontractors should evaluate which service groups align with their examination capacity, geographic reach, clinical workforce, quality controls, and ability to manage variable tasking. The source does not identify the six groups or establish final allocation rules; those details remain subject to the solicitation.

Leidos expects existing contracts may be extended through the first half of 2027, creating a potential bridge between current performance and the planned July 1 transition. For incumbent and prospective vendors, that interim period may affect staffing, transition planning, and the timing of investments in clinical networks and operational systems. The announced schedule gives interested firms a relatively short preparation window before the anticipated RFP, but bidders should distinguish planning assumptions from binding acquisition terms until the government releases final documents.

The recompete arrives as Leidos reported $4.63 billion in third-quarter 2026 revenue and a $49.6 billion total backlog, while lowering its 2026 revenue outlook. The company’s reported awards in Air Force intelligence and surveillance, TSA security equipment, and military health IT indicate activity across defense, homeland security, and health-related government markets. At the same time, the source material describes weaker Health-segment revenue and cautions that backlog growth does not necessarily convert promptly into sales. That context matters to the market, but it does not establish the VBA procurement’s value, funding profile, or likely awardees. Leidos CEO Tom Bell said, “Leidos delivered another quarter of strong financial performance, allowing us to enhance our 2026 guidance for the third consecutive quarter.” The statement accompanied the company’s results and should not be read as a forecast for the recompete.

• The VBA final RFP is expected in November 2026; it has not yet been issued.
• An award decision is anticipated in April–May 2027, with new work planned to begin July 1, 2027.
• The contemplated vehicle includes six service groups and two to four companies per group; final terms remain pending.
• Work share is described as performance-based, making delivery capability and performance management central bid considerations.
• Leidos expects current contracts may be extended through the first half of 2027; bidders should plan for a potential transition period.
• No contract value, solicitation number, proposal deadline, or detailed description of the six groups is provided.
• Leidos reported $4.63 billion in Q3 2026 revenue and $49.6 billion in total backlog, but lowered its 2026 revenue outlook.
• Reported Leidos awards span U.S. Air Force intelligence and surveillance, Transportation Security Administration security equipment, and military health IT; these are broader company developments, not disclosed VBA award decisions.
• Prospective bidders should track the final solicitation for group definitions, evaluation criteria, performance measures, transition requirements, and any changes to the anticipated schedule.