Medicaid Application Assistance Services - Charleston SC
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) · Response deadline: Tue, 03 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting offers for Medicaid Application Assistance Services in Charleston, South Carolina. This work involves helping individuals navigate and complete Medicaid enrollment processes—typically including eligibility screening, application preparation, submission support, and follow-up assistance to secure healthcare coverage through state Medicaid programs.
The NAICS code 524298 classifies this as "All Other Insurance and Related Activities," a catch-all category for insurance-related services not classified elsewhere, including health insurance advisory and enrollment support services.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contract Office 7 (36C247) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C24727Q0048 |
| NAICS | 524298 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Charleston, SC |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to small businesses only under a total small business set-aside. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the SBA size standard for NAICS 524298 (see the solicitation for the specific employee or revenue threshold)
- Be legally registered and in good standing in SAM.gov
- Hold active small business certification in your SAM profile
- Be able to perform the work in Charleston, South Carolina
Veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, women-owned, and 8(a) small businesses remain eligible under this general small business set-aside and are encouraged to compete.
How to put together a competitive bid
For Medicaid application assistance contracts, VA evaluators typically prioritize:
Personnel qualifications. Propose staff with experience in public benefits enrollment, health insurance navigation, or case management work with vulnerable populations. Credentials such as Certified Application Counselor (CAC), Navigator, or comparable state-level certification strengthen your proposal.
Local presence and accessibility. Charleston-based staff or established partnerships with local healthcare providers, social service agencies, or VA facilities demonstrate readiness to serve the target population. Detail your physical presence or planned office location in the performance area.
Track record with government or nonprofit clients. Document past performance assisting with Medicaid, Medicare, ACA marketplace, or similar public benefits programs. Include measurable outcomes—applications completed, approval rates, average processing time if available from prior contracts.
Compliance and data security. Medicaid work involves handling personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). Address your HIPAA compliance, staff training protocols, and secure data handling procedures even if not explicitly detailed in the metadata.
Cost realism. Price your labor categories competitively against Charleston's prevailing wage rates for enrollment assisters, case managers, and administrative support staff.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C24727Q0048 to understand technical requirements, evaluation criteria, contract type, and precise deliverables.
Confirm your small business status is current and accurate in SAM.gov.
Note the deadline: All proposals must be submitted by November 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time—verify whether electronic submission through the VA's designated system is required.
Prepare questions for any pre-bid conference or Q&A period announced in the full solicitation documents.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →