Department of Veterans Affairs · 249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)
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
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C24926Q0362
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
541614
Product service code
R706
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted
2026-08-20
Response deadline
Aug 31, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC
Place of performance
Nashville, TN
Contracting contact
mario.russell@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 541614 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.
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing the required logistics support and consulting services. The Government is seeking responses from all responsible business concerns, including small and large businesses and all applicable socioeconomic categories. Interested firms are encouraged to respond regardless of socioeconomic status. The information received will be used to determine the availability and capability of qualified sources and to assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research and acquisition planning purposes only and is not a solicitation, request for quotation, request for proposal, or commitment by the Government to award a contract. Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified business concerns capable of providing logistics support and consulting services under NAICS 541614 and PSC R706. The contractor may be required to provide personnel, management, supervision, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and other resources necessary to perform logistics support services, including, but not limited to: Logistics management and support; Process and physical distribution support; Logistics process analysis and improvement; Inventory and supply-chain management; Distribution and material movement support; Logistics planning and coordination; Development and implementation of logistics procedures; Performance monitoring and reporting; and Other related logistics management and consulting services necessary to meet the Government's requirements. Place of Performance: VISN 09, VAMC Lexington, 1101 Veterans Drive, Lexington, KY 40502-2235; VAMC Louisville, Robley Rex VA Medical Center, 800 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206; VAMC Memphis, Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center, 116 North Pauline Street, Memphis, TN 38105-1005; VAMC Mountain Home, James H. Quillen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Corner of Lamont Street and Veterans Way, Mountain Home, TN 37684; TVHS, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212-2637; Alvin C. York VAMC, 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37129-1237. Anticipated Period of Performance: 60 Months Interested Sources The Government is seeking responses from all responsible business concerns, regardless of business size or socioeconomic status, that are capable of performing the complete requirement. Interested sources should provide the following information: Company name and address; Point of contact, telephone number, and email address; UEI and CAGE Code; Confirmation of current SAM.gov registration; Business size under NAICS 541614; Socioeconomic status, if applicable; A brief capability statement demonstrating the ability to perform the complete requirement; Relevant past performance and experience with similar logistics support requirements; Relevant Government contracts, if applicable; and Identification of any applicable Government contract vehicles. All responsible sources are encouraged to respond. The information provided will be used solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes and will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy for this requirement. Acquisition Strategy The Government intends to use the responses to this Sources Sought to identify qualified and capable sources and to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for the requirement. Responses are requested from all responsible business concerns, regardless of socioeconomic status or business size. The Government will evaluate the information received to determine the availability of capable sources and whether the requirement should be competed as a small business set-aside, socioeconomic set-aside, or on an unrestricted basis. The Government has not predetermined the acquisition strategy. The final acquisition strategy will be based on the results of market research and the applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations and VA acquisition policies. Response Due Date Responses shall be submitted no later than: 08/30/2026 at 23:59 Central Standard Time Submit responses to: Mario Rechard Russell Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs Email: mario.russell@va.gov Subject Line: Sources Sought Unrestricted Logistics Support Services NAICS 541614 Important Notice This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or make an award. All responsible business concerns, regardless of business size or socioeconomic status, are encouraged to respond. The Government is seeking to determine the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform the complete requirement. Information received will be used to support acquisition planning and determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.
Contact
Point of contact
Mario Russell
Role
the contract specialist
Email
mario.russell@va.gov
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