Department of Veterans Affairs · 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)
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Compliance matrix
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Proposal outline
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C25626Q1052
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
333241
Product service code
7320
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted
2026-08-17
Response deadline
Aug 21, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
marcus.sidney@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 333241 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 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in FAR Part 12; simplified acquisition procedures apply. VA will conduct the procurement according to FAR Part 12, Acquisitions of Commercial Products and Commercial Products and Commercial Services as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 36C25626Q1052 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The proposed contract action will initiate a new supply agreement/contract to provide, install, de-install, transport, in-service, and test all specified equipment in SOW. All products must meet salient characteristics and functions defined in this section. Requested supply standards and parameters are detailed in the statement of work attached. This solicitation is 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS. The NAICS code is 333241 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 (03/13/2026). Only emailed requests received directly from the requester will be accepted. RESPONSES ARE DUE, August 21st, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Central Time (CDT). Quotes are due electronically to Marcus.Sidney@va.gov no later than the response date listed on FBO. Only electronic quotes will be considered. Phone calls will not be accepted, all question and or concerns must be submitted via email to Marcus.Sidney@va.gov by 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST) NLT August 14th, 2026. Point of contact for this solicitation is Marcus Sidney at Marcus.Sidney@va.gov. All Inquires must be submitted electronically.
Contact
Point of contact
Marcus Sidney
Role
the contract specialist
Email
marcus.sidney@va.gov
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