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Call Center Consolidation Support - Department of Veterans Affairs - Request for Information (RFI)

ID: 36C10B25Q0363 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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Description

Posted: Aug. 4, 2025, 11:21 a.m. EDT

UPDATE: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) greatly appreciates the responses received to this Request for Information (RFI). At this time VA continues to detail its current state, as well as establish its desired future state for contact centers. As such, there is no additional information or updates associated with this RFI at this time, and no planned or estimated solicitation release. However, VA encourages all interested parties to continue to monitor SAM.gov in the event that there are more specific RFIs released and/or other updates pertaining to any future acquisitions related to this RFI.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking industry feedback to inform planning, acquisition strategy, solution design for the consolidation and modernization of its enterprise call centers. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks responses from Vendors capable of supporting a large-scale (60M annual call volume), multi-phase transition toward a unified, Veteran-centric service model, including workforce transformation, operational optimization, technology integration, and industry best thinking on how to successfully accomplish the consolidation.
This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. In accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain market information on capable sources of supply, industry practices, and input specific to the information provided. The Government is not responsible for any cost incurred by industry in furnishing this information. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposals, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Any proprietary/sensitive information must be clearly marked by the vendor.

Posted: May 30, 2025, 1:15 p.m. EDT
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking industry feedback to inform planning, acquisition strategy, and solution design for the consolidation and modernization of its enterprise call centers.

The VA currently manages over 60 million calls annually through over 280 decentralized call centers, leading to inconsistent customer experiences and high operational costs. The goal of this initiative is to consolidate all VA call centers into a unified service model that enhances the customer experience for Veterans and their families.

Work Details
The contract will involve supporting a large-scale transition toward a unified, Veteran-centric service model with the following objectives:
1. Answer calls immediately and provide correct answers.
2. Build caller journeys to preemptively address inquiries.
3. Schedule appointments during calls with VA employees and enable self-scheduling options for callers.
4. Achieve 100% first call resolution as a key performance indicator (KPI).
5. Complete call center consolidation within 24 months while integrating tiered customer support across all VA services.
6. Ensure consistent user experiences across various inquiry types and channels, utilizing natural language processing for routing based on caller intent.
7. Optimize technology infrastructure using FedRAMP approved tools such as Microsoft Dynamics365, Salesforce, Cisco, Avaya, and others to enhance service delivery.
8. Provide real-time KPI dashboards for operational visibility and decision-making, identifying opportunities for self-service and automation.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period of 24 months.

Overview

Response Deadline
June 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
May 30, 2025, 1:15 p.m. EDT (updated: Aug. 4, 2025, 11:21 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
18%
On 5/30/25 TAC New Jersey issued Sources Sought 36C10B25Q0363 for Call Center Consolidation Support - Department of Veterans Affairs - Request for Information (RFI) due 6/12/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541512 and PSC DA01.
Primary Contact
Name
Andrea Caltabilota   Profile
Phone
(848) 377-5189

Secondary Contact

Name
Robert Kirzow   Profile
Phone
(848) 377-5158

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-0010B
Source Organization Code
100180016
Last Updated
Aug. 4, 2025
Last Updated By
thomas.sullivan2@va.gov
Archive Date
Feb. 13, 2026