ContractSources Sought

R410--EDU Compliance Surveys Recompete RFI May 2026

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 36C10D26Q0110
Response Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
10 days left
Days Remaining
10
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration is seeking information for a potential compliance survey and audit requirement for educational and training institutions that serve eligible veterans and other covered students. The work would include preparing for survey visits, reviewing education records and VA processing systems, conducting on-site compliance surveys at institutions such as IHL, NCD, OJT, apprenticeship, correspondence, and flight schools, and issuing entrance and exit briefings plus findings reports. The effort is intended to support annual compliance surveys under Title 38 USC 3693 and to assess whether respondents can perform the work in line with applicable auditing standards, with on-site visits of up to three days and final findings due within 30 days of reviews and interviews. This is a sources sought RFI, not a solicitation, and responses are due by email to Lisa Winkler at lisa.winkler@va.gov no later than Monday, June 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET, with a five-page maximum and the required subject line.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541611
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
PSC Code
R410
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
36C10D26Q0110.docx
Word23 KBMay 22, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Compliance Survey/Audit Services. This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for a binding contract. The VA seeks information regarding services to conduct annual compliance surveys at educational and training institutions that offer courses approved for eligible veterans or persons, as mandated by Title 38 USC 3693. These surveys aim to identify deficiencies and violations to ensure compliance with VA laws and regulations. The scope of services includes preparing for visits, conducting on-site surveys at various institution types (IHLs, NCD, OJT, APP, COR, FLT), reviewing records, providing briefings, and submitting reports within 30 days of completion. The VA is requesting industry feedback on the availability, length, and cost of these activities, and their congruence with auditing standards. Respondents are asked to provide company information (name, address, contact, DUNS, NAICS, business size, existing MAC vehicles) and a capability statement detailing their experience, certifications (IRCA or ASQ), and ability to conduct and report on compliance surveys. Responses, limited to five pages, are due by June 1, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET, via email to Lisa Winkler at lisa.winkler@va.gov.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 22, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 1, 2026
expiryArchive DateJul 31, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sub-Tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
VETERANS BENEFITS ADMIN (36C10D)

Point of Contact

Lisa Winkler
lisa.winkler@va.gov

Place of Performance

Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration

Official Sources