VA VECTOR
VECTOR is VA's IT infrastructure and operations support IDIQ, filling in scope alongside T4NG for more operational, facility-level technical support work rather than large transformation programs.
- Managed by
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Ceiling
- Multi-billion ceiling
- Scope
- IT support services including help desk, infrastructure operations, and technical services for VA facilities and systems
- Period of performance
- 5-year base with option periods
Key takeaways
- Vehicle access is a market position, not a contract — task orders are where revenue happens.
- Read the ordering guide before bidding a task order; format and evaluation rules differ from open-market RFPs.
- Fair-opportunity task orders move fast, often with 10 to 15 day response windows.
- Track on-ramp windows well in advance; they open rarely and close quickly.
How work is ordered
Task orders are issued to VECTOR holders across VA regions and facilities, competed under fair opportunity with an emphasis on service level agreements and operational continuity.
Getting on the vehicle
Holder status was established at the vehicle's initial competitive award; access now depends on VA's future recompete timeline for this specific IDIQ.
Winning task orders
Operational reliability evidence — uptime metrics, ticket resolution times, staffing continuity — matters more on VECTOR task orders than on transformation-focused T4NG bids, so tailor past performance narratives accordingly.
FAQ
How does VECTOR differ from T4NG?
VECTOR focuses on operational IT support; T4NG covers broader enterprise transformation and development work.
Who competes for VECTOR orders?
Firms holding VECTOR contracts, competing under VA's fair opportunity procedures.
Is VECTOR VA-wide?
Yes, it supports IT operations across VA facilities and regional offices.
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