Department of Veterans Affairs · 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)
Account requiredWhy it scored this way
Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
Written against this notice and what you have told us about your company. Anything we do not know is marked [NEEDS INPUT] in the draft rather than guessed at — read it before you send it.
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Sources Sought response
A complete draft response — capability statement, relevant past performance, business size and socioeconomic status, and answers to the agency's specific questions.
Questions to submit
Genuine ambiguities and requirements that disadvantage a smaller bidder, drafted as questions you can submit before the Q&A deadline.
Past performance write-ups
Which of your prior awards best match this requirement, and draft write-ups in the format the agency asked for.
Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C26026Q0938
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
334517
Product service code
6640
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-11
Response deadline
Aug 25, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
angela.williams3@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 334517 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.
This notice is issued solely for market research purposes. Its intent is to identify qualified and capable sources for a potential future requirement. The information received will assist the Government in determining an appropriate acquisition strategy. This is not solicitation, and no solicitation is currently available. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation based on the results of this notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is seeking information from interested and qualified vendors who can provide the required equipment. Vendors must be able to furnish an authorized dealer letter and descriptive literature for products that are manufactured in the United States, in accordance with FAR 52.225 1. Bench Top Laboratory Scale High Pressure Homogenizer 316 S/S heat exchanger for cooling, HPE150 Core part: Diamond Interaction Chamber with cooling option Flow rate: ~60mL/min (water value) Min. sample size: 5 mL, with ~3 mL recovery Max pressure: 45,000 psi Power requirement: 110V/220V, single phase 50/60Hz Dimensions: 70×36 ×30 cm Weight: ~40 kg PLC touch screen display with: Dual speed and pressure mode - Pressure control and indication - Flow rate - Auto stop control by cycle passes and time, settable stroke volume as low as 5Ml Overload protection Feed reservoir: 500mL, stainless steel - the plastic syringe (100mL) can be replaced when sample volume is limited. High pressure ceramic plunger UHMWPE plunger seal Emergency stop switch Tool & Spare CE & ROHS All the wetting parts are sanitary material If you are able to provide this, please reply via email to me by 9:00 AM Noon Pacific Time, August 25, 2026. If you have this on a GSA contract, please provide the contract number and the expiration date. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Negative responses are appreciated, but not necessary.
Contact
Point of contact
Angela Williams
Role
the contracting officer
Email
angela.williams3@va.gov
Submit questions
Ambiguities and requirements worth clarifying, written as questions you can send before the deadline.
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