Does Incumbency Still Help Win VA IT Contracts in 2026?
Incumbency helps only when it proves past performance, cyber readiness, and lower transition risk. VA recompetes now reward measurable value, not tenure.
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•8 min readWhat Is Does Incumbency Still Help Win VA IT Contracts? and Who Does It Affect?
What is Does Incumbency Still Help Win VA IT Contracts??
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According to FAR 15.305 and VA procurement practice, incumbency is a benefit, not a guarantee. It helps when the contractor can prove superior past performance, lower transition risk, and mission understanding. VA's Technology Acquisition Center has made clear that recompetes are evaluated on merit, price, and risk reduction, not tenure alone.