Bid guide
How to bid on software maintenance for MyPath tools at VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System in Seattle, Washington, is seeking software maintenance and support services. This contract is for their existing proprietary MyPath software tools.
This is a small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. The contract has a base year and three option years, covering a period from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2030. This offers a stable, multi-year opportunity for the winning vendor.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 20, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted in writing via email by August 3, 2026. No telephone inquiries will be answered.
Your complete quote must be emailed and received no later than 1:00 PM Mountain time on August 10, 2026. Late quotations will not be accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small businesses in the technology sector. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 541511, which covers Custom Computer Programming Services, with a small business size standard of $34 million.
Crucially, bidders must be able to provide an authorization letter or other documentation from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Nitid Bit, LLC, at the time of their offer. This is required to provide maintenance and support services for the existing, proprietary MyPath system.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation details, you will need to view the original source on the government portal. Sometimes, clicking the link once takes you to the homepage, so you may need to click it a second time to go directly to the bid.
You may need a free account on the portal to view all documents, though for many bids, this is not necessary. Once you have reviewed the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and prepared your response, email your offer to Jennifer Robles at [email protected] by the deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
Ensure your quote clearly addresses all requirements outlined in the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ). The award will be based on evaluation factors listed in Section E of the RFQ, so tailor your response to highlight how you meet these criteria.
Since this is a firm-fixed price purchase order, make sure your pricing is competitive and accurately reflects the scope of work for the base year and all three option years. Double-check that you have included the required authorization letter from Nitid Bit, LLC, as this is a mandatory component of your offer. Submit your questions early to get clarifications before preparing your final quote.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.