DRAFT_ MDE-NG- Handbooks.zip

This is a pre-solicitation notice and draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Department of Veterans Affairs' Medical Disability Examinations Next Generation (MDE-NG) program. The VA's Enterprise Procurement Office (EPO), through the Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick, is preparing to issue a final solicitation anticipated for release in November 2026. The Government is releasing this draft RFP for industry and stakeholder review and feedback to identify areas requiring clarification, potential barriers, performance risks, and opportunities for refinement prior to final issuance. The VA is seeking constructive feedback on all aspects of the contemplated acquisition approach, including the clarity and completeness of requirements, feasibility of the proposed approach, solicitation terms and conditions, proposal instructions, and evaluation methodology.

Interested parties must submit feedback using the designated "MDE-NG - DRAFT RFP FEEDBACK" template through SAM.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 26, 2026. Respondents should clearly reference the applicable draft RFP section, page number, paragraph, or other relevant citation for each comment and provide sufficient rationale supporting proposed changes. While the Government will consider feedback received during this planning period, it is under no obligation to incorporate any recommendation or proposed change into the final solicitation. This draft RFP is issued solely for planning and feedback purposes and does not constitute an actual solicitation or commitment by the Government.