The Department of Veterans Affairs needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to provide guardianship services for veterans in Maine.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to provide guardianship services for veterans in Maine who lack the capacity to make healthcare decisions. The contractor will represent the VA in court hearings, prepare VHAMEHCS staff to testify, and submit notifications to interested parties as part of the petition process.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and option years. The contractor will provide legal services for a period of one year with the option to extend for up to two additional years. The contract will be performed at the office of the Contractor or the appropriate court of jurisdiction.
- How will they pick the winner?
The VA will evaluate proposals based on the contractor's experience, qualifications, and past performance. The evaluation will also consider the contractor's ability to provide high-quality legal services and represent the VA in court hearings.
- When and how do you bid?
Bids are due on July 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Proposals should be submitted via email to Paula.Doerfler@va.gov. The VA will not issue a written solicitation document, and quotes are being requested in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Don't bother if…
- You must be registered in SAM and VetCert databases prior to award.
- You must have a verified Small Business status in accordance with the Veteran's First Contracting Program.
- You must have completed Form 10091 at URL https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/ to qualify for a VA contract.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on February 14 — if you miss it, you can't bid.
- Travel costs aren't reimbursed separately — bake them into your price.
- Proposals are capped at 25 pages including résumés.
- All on-site staff need an active security clearance.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.