RFI AI + DPA Business Process Flow Improvement Solution for Contract Closeout Modernization – Pilot Project

The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) seeking qualified vendors to provide AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) business process flow improvement solutions designed to modernize government contract closeout procedures. The primary objective is to identify vendors with proven capabilities in AI and DPA technologies, existing FedRAMP Authorization at the Moderate or High level, and a current VA Authority to Operate (ATO) to support rapid deployment of a pilot project within VA's secure environment. The RFI specifically targets the Computer Systems Design Services industry (NAICS 541512) and aims to demonstrate efficiency gains, compliance improvements, and scalability for potential enterprise-wide adoption across the VA. Key requirements include vendors demonstrating prior experience with business process flow improvements and meeting stringent federal security and authorization standards. The RFI was posted on August 26, 2025, with responses due by September 16, 2025, providing vendors approximately three weeks to submit their capability statements and technical proposals.

This pre-solicitation notice does not utilize any small business set-aside designations, remaining open to all qualified vendors meeting the specified security and authorization requirements. The notice contains an amendment indicating that the VA has pivoted from a previous approach but remains committed to pursuing this modernization initiative through the current RFI process. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the posting materials, nor were incumbent contractors or current service providers identified. The solicitation documents, including the Statement of Objectives titled "VA_RFI_SOO_AI_DPA_Business Process Flow Improvement Pilot.docx," were made available on August 26, 2025, to provide vendors with detailed information regarding the scope and technical requirements. No specific contract performance timeline was detailed in the summary, though the pilot project nature suggests a phased implementation approach following the information-gathering phase.