DA01--Benefits Intake Optimization - Contract #4 (VA-25-00104534) Vetsfirst Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking software development and support services to optimize the digital intake process for VA health benefits through a sole source procurement designated as Contract #4 under the Benefits Intake Optimization initiative. The contractor will perform technical work on multiple VA forms including VA 21P-601, VA 21-0537, VA 21-4170, VA 21-4171, VA 21P-0516-1, and VA 21P-0518-1, developing minimal viable products and enhanced digital versions to improve veterans' form submission experiences and reduce claims processing times. The work includes creating user-friendly, accessible digital forms that integrate with VA.gov systems, along with potential upstream and downstream integration support for the applications. This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5) and 38 U.S.C. 8127(c) through the Veterans First Contracting Program. The solicitation was posted on September 9, 2025, with an extremely tight response deadline of September 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under the NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services. Agile Six Applications, Inc., located at 12830 Vineyard Crest Pl Lakeside, CA 92040, has been identified as the proposed sole source contractor for this engagement. The contract has an approximate value of $34 million and includes a 12-month base period focused on agile software development services. Key delivery milestones are scheduled between November 2025 and January 2026, with optional tasks available for additional form development and sustainment support throughout the performance period. The work will support the broader goal of digitizing VA benefits applications and streamlining the claims processing system for veterans accessing healthcare benefits.