Department of Veterans Affairs · 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)
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Compliance matrix
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Proposal outline
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Questions to submit
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Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C26226Q1330
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
332410
Product service code
4420
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-18
Response deadline
Aug 25, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Long Beach
Contracting contact
wesley.kimmel@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 332410 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 1.A. Project Title: Tube Bundle 1.B. Project Location: VA Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201 1.C. Solicitation Type - Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26226Q1330. 1.D. Set Aside: This solicitation is not set aside 1.E. Applicable NAICS code: 332419 1.F. Small Business Size Standard: 800 employees 1.G. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 1.H. Period of Performance: 90 days ARO 2. Submit written offers in accordance with the following instructions, as well as Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors. Oral offers will not be accepted. Complete and submit the enclosed Form 1449 via email no later than 2PM ET Tuesday Aug 25, 2026 to Wesley.kimmel@va.gov. Ensure the following are complete and signed as needed: 2.a. Vendor Information 2.b. Acknowledgement of amendments 2.c. Technical specifications of proposed item(s) demonstrating meeting requirements of the SOW. 2.d. Section C.6 Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance 2.e. Confirmation that offered items comply with the Buy American Act
Contact
Point of contact
Wesley Kimmel
Role
Mr
Email
wesley.kimmel@va.gov
Submit questions
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