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
36C26026Q0980
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
811310
Product service code
H345
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-21
Response deadline
Aug 28, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
darien.justice@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 811310 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.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), is conducting market research on behalf of the Walla Walla VA Medical Center to identify potential contractors capable of providing Boiler Inspections. To be considered a responsive and potential source, interested parties shall provide a capabilities statement containing the following information: Business name, address, point of contact, phone number and email address. Business size, type, and SAM Unique Identifier Number Affirmation that the vendor is capable of performing in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Identify if they are capable of complying with the Limitations on Subcontracting for their business size if applicable (SDVOSB or Small Business). The vendor shall provide copies of licenses, certifications, etc. listed in Section K.2. in the attached SOW. Provide the requested information to Darien Justice at darien.justice@va.gov before 10:00 AM PST on August 28th, 2026. All questions must be submitted in writing, no telephonic inquiries will be accepted. This is a sources-sought notice only. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of verified sources to include qualified SDVOSB/VOSB to perform this potential requirement. Responses received will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. There is no solicitation available at this time, and this is not a request for quotes. See attached document: Boiler Inspection SOW
Contact
Point of contact
Darien Justice
Role
the contracting officer
Email
darien.justice@va.gov
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Ambiguities and requirements worth clarifying, written as questions you can send before the deadline.
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