Department of Veterans Affairs · 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)
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.
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What would disqualify you
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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
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Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C24526Q0637
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
238330
Product service code
N055
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-09-16
Response deadline
Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
charles.willis@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 238330 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.
Baltimore VAMC and CBOC Flooring BPA Amendment #3 Update for site visits, questions, and revised quote submission date. SITE VISITS: Site Visit Baltimore VAMC, 10 N Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201;10/20/2026 - Time: 0800am Parking: Lexington Market Garage Paca St, Baltimore, MD 2120 Site Visit Loch Raven CBOC, 3901 The Alameda, Baltimore, MD 21218; 10/20/2026 - Bldg 4, Rm 125 Time: TBD Immediately following Baltimore site visit Parking: in parking lot otherwise off campus in adjacent neighborhood ** Parking Limited due to construction** Site Visit Perry Point VAMC, 361 Boiler House Rd, Perry Point, MD 21902; 10/21/2026 - Meeting Location: Bldg 361 Lobby Time: 0800am Parking: Adjacent Parking Lot From the south: Take Interstate 95 north. After passing the exit for Havre de Grace, Maryland, and after crossing the Susquehanna River, take exit 93 for State Route Route 222 east toward Perryville. At the traffic light at the end of the ramp, turn left onto State Route 222. Take State Route 222 for approximately 1 mile to the traffic light at State Route 40. After crossing State Route 40, Route 222 will become Aiken Avenue. Continue on Aiken Avenue until it ends and turn right onto Broad Street. Take Broad Street through the town of Perryville until you come to the entrance of the medical center. Follow the signs to the appropriate building. From the north: Take Interstate 95 south. After passing the exit for Rising Sun and North East, take exit 93 for State Route 222 east toward Perryville. At the traffic light at the end of the ramp, turn left onto State Route 222. Take State Route 222 for approximately 1 mile to the traffic light at State Route 40. After crossing State Route 40, Route 222 will become Aiken Avenue. Continue on Aiken Avenue until it ends and turn right onto Broad Street. Take Broad Street through the town of Perryville until you come to the entrance of the medical center. Follow the signs to the appropriate building. From the Eastern Shore: Take U.S. Route 50 west. Make a slight right onto State Route 213 and continue for approximately 4 miles. Merge onto U.S. Route 301 North toward Wilmington and continue for approximately 49 miles. Turn left onto Pulaski Highway, U.S. Route 40, and continue for approximately 18 miles. Turn left onto State Route 222 just before the Thomas J. Hatem Bridge over the Susquehanna River. Take State Route 222 until it ends and turn right onto Broad Street. Take Broad Street through the town of Perryville until you come to the entrance of the medical center. Follow the signs to the appropriate building. Questions are due: Questions shall be emailed by October 27th, no further questions will be entertained. ALL questions to include from site visit shall be in writing and submitted through SAM. Answers to questions due: November 10th - will be provided one time only and this will be the final response. Final Quotes due November 18th, 2026 make sure that this is your best and final quote, address all sites and flooring requirements.
Contact
Point of contact
CHARLES WILLIS
Role
the contracting officer
Email
charles.willis@va.gov
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