The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 36C24227Q0122 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 242-Network Contract Office 02 (36C242) |
| Where | East Orange, New Jersey |
| Posted | November 9, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 16, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Food & catering (NAICS 311511) |
| Notice type | Pre-notice: bids not open yet |
| Contracting contact | Barry Sawyer · Barry.Sawyer@va.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
Action Code: This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. Proposed Solicitation Number 36C24227Q0122_1 Date: 11/09/2026 Contracting Office Address: East Orange VA Medical Center 385 Tremont Ave East Orange, NJ Classification Code: This procurement is classified as 8910 Dairy Foods and Eggs Important: This notice does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. The intent of this notice is to provide the pre-solicitation notice required by FAR 5.2- Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions in preparation for release of the Request for Quote (RFQ) at a later date. Description: The RFQ is planned to be issued in November of 2026. The Proposal due date is tentatively planned for 11/11/, 2026. The North American Industry Code Standard (NAICS) is 311511 Fluid Milk Manufacturing. The planned procurement method is an Small Business Set -Aside Request For Quote (RFQ). The…
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What you'll need to bid
- A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
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