Description
The NYC Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) is launching a non‑competitive negotiated acquisition to secure legal services that will assist New York City veterans in upgrading less‑than‑honorable discharges. The work includes case intake, eligibility assessment, full legal representation before military review boards, outreach, and semi‑annual reporting. DVS will initially negotiate with a short list of eight pre‑identified vendors but will also accept expressions of interest from other qualified firms, with negotiations slated for September 23, 2026. The contract is a one‑year base period (Aug 1 2026 – Jul 31 2027) with up‑to‑two one‑year renewal options and a maximum budget of $545,000.
• Scope: Legal case review, investigation, representation, and advocacy for discharge‑upgrade services.
• Target Vendors: Eight NYC‑based legal aid organizations plus any additional qualified firms.
• Timeline: Publication 9/8/2026 → Expression of interest due 9/22/2026 5 PM → Negotiations 9/23/2026 → Contract start 8/1/2026.