Department of Veterans Affairs · 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)
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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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
36C26126Q1130
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
485410
Product service code
V222
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-13
Response deadline
Aug 24, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
Timothy.smith9de3@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 485410 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 IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. No Solicitation is currently available. All information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification, and is in no way binding on the Government. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this request. The information requested will be used solely within the Department of Veterans Affairs to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside of the Government. The determination of a procurement strategy, based upon the comments submitted in response to this Sources Sought Announcement, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 485410, School and Employee Bus Transportation, and the small business size standard is $30 Million. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is soliciting information from contractors that can provide Employee Shuttle Services for VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) a draft copy of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached. Brief Description of Services See attached Draft PWS. Capability Statement All interested contractors must respond by email to Timothy.Smith9de3@va.gov before 15:00 P.M. PST on August 24, 2026. Please answer the following questions when responding: What is your company s Socioeconomic Status? (ex: small business, large business, SDVOSB, etc.) a. If SDVOSB or VOSB, are you registered with the Small Business Administration? Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) Provide Company s legal name along with Unique Entity ID (SAM) number. Primary point of contact, including phone number and e-mail address. Capabilities Statement. Describe your company s experience conducting large-scale employee shuttle services as described in the draft PWS. List other Projects (Government and Commercial) that are similar in scope and size. As this is a service acquisition, the Small Business Administration and the Federal Acquisition Regulation have a Limitations on Subcontracting requirement. For all small businesses, to include SDVOSB and VOSB, At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. See FAR 52.219-14 and FAR 52.219-27 available in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_217_221.html 7a. Of the service actions listed above, which one(s) will your company perform as the prime contractor using its own personnel without subcontracting? 7b. With respect to the service actions listed above, which action(s) do you intend on subcontracting or using other than your company s own personnel? 7c. Of those services that will be performed, approximately what percentage will be paid to the subcontractor(s)? GSA Contract Number, if applicable. Fill out the price estimate below for the base period only. Estimate does not include Option Year *Failure to provide the information requested above (items 1-9) will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered a viable source.* RFQ number 36C26126Q1130 has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. The Government will use this information when determining its business type decision. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government and no contract will be awarded as a direct result of this Sources Sought announcement. Notes: Contractors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ SDVOSB and VOSB firms should be registered at the time of submission and verified at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ CLIN Description Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price 0001 Employee Shuttle Service (20 to 24 seat shuttle) in accordance with the PWS to provide transportation from 5:00 am to 9:00 am. At least 1 shuttle must be ADA compliant to assist with transportation for Route C. Projected Period of Performance -Base Year 2/01/27 1/31/28 7 EA $ $ 0002 Employee Shuttle Service (20 to 24 seat shuttle) in accordance with the PWS to provide transportation from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. At least 1 shuttle must be ADA compliant to assist with transportation for Route C from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. 7 EA $ $ 0003 Employee Shuttle Service (20 to 24 seat shuttle) in accordance with the Performance Work Statement from 5:00 am to 5:30 pm. This Shuttle must be ADA compliant to provide dedicated transportation for Route C 1 EA $ $ Total Estimated Price $
Contact
Point of contact
Tim Smith
Role
the contract specialist
Email
Timothy.smith9de3@va.gov
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