The VA is conducting an RFI/market research to identify sources capable of providing comprehensive legal assistance, ADR, court reporting, transcription, translation/interpretation, litigation support, expert witness, and related training on a national scale. The anticipated vehicle is multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with a 12-month base ordering period and up to four 12-month option periods, while individual orders will set their own performance periods and may extend up to 12 months beyond BPA expiration. Place of performance will be specified at the order level and may include VA facilities, contractor facilities, and remote/virtual work across the United States and territories. Services include ADR neutrals, court/hearing support, legal research and case management, eDiscovery, FOIA/Privacy Act and FTCA claim support, expert witnesses, and litigation/ADR training. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award.

The VA is conducting market research via an RFI to identify sources capable of providing comprehensive legal assistance, ADR, court support, litigation support, court reporting, transcription, translation/interpretation, and related training services VA-wide. The anticipated vehicle is multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), with orders issued as Firm Fixed Price and/or Labor-Hour and potentially including a not-to-exceed travel CLIN, while specific requirements, deliverables, staffing, and pricing are defined at the order level. The BPA ordering period is a 12-month base plus up to four 12-month option periods, and individual orders may have their own periods of performance extending up to 12 months beyond the BPA ordering period. Place of performance will be specified at the order level and may include VA facilities, contractor facilities, remote/virtual settings, and potentially all U.S. states and territories on a national scale. Responses to this RFI are for market research only, do not constitute a solicitation or proposal request, and will be used to determine procurement method and assess interest and capabilities.