Department of Veterans Affairs · OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MGMT (36C10F)
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.
The requirements that decide a bid — bonding, clearances, experience minimums, page limits — live in the attachments, not in the notice above. Start a free trial to upload them and have them read.
Draft the paperwork
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. Federal notices routinely put the real requirement in an attachment; adding the documents above makes every one of these materially better.
Start a free trial to draft these. Nothing is sent to an agency on your behalf, ever — you get a document to review, edit and submit yourself.
What would disqualify you
Read straight from the solicitation documents: the bonding, clearances, insurance minimums, experience thresholds and deadlines that decide whether you can bid at all — before you write a word.
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
36C10F-RFI_WWDI
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
33995
Product service code
9905
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-15
Response deadline
Nov 2, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
DC
Contracting contact
rodneyta.thomas-clayborne@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 33995 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 ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. This RFI is issued for developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm's ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations; formal notices will be on the SAM website. **GENERAL INFORMATION** The Office of Faciities Acquition Liaison is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy for Wall Display and Installation. The Government anticipates awarding a SINGLE AWARD, under PSC code: 9905 and NAICS Code 339950. The Government is considering a FIRM FIXED PRICE procurement. Display and Schedule Requirements Wall dimensions: 250 inches wide × 98 inches high. Acrylic frames: 11 inches wide × 8.5 inches high, landscape orientation. Mounting system: Acrylic frames suspended from a wall-mounted frame using an aluminum cable system. Display lighting: Include lighting to evenly illuminate the warrants while minimizing glare on the acrylic frames. Please recommend lighting type, fixture placement, and controls. Delivery: Within 30 days after receipt of award. Installation: A 30-day timeframe. Please identify the anticipated on-site installation duration and confirm whether the installation timeframe would begin upon delivery or site readiness. The received information will be consolidated, and all inquiries will be routed to the appropriate person(s) for review and consideration. Please note, that any questions/comments received from industry will NOT be posted on the public website.
Contact
Point of contact
Rodneyta Thomas-Clayborne
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
rodneyta.thomas-clayborne@va.gov
Submit questions
Ambiguities and requirements worth clarifying, written as questions you can send before the deadline.
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Emails open in your mail client and are sent from your address, so the reply comes back to you and the exchange stays yours. Confirm the correct channel and any question deadline on the notice before sending — many solicitations require questions in a specific way.
