The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 36C25526Q0617 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 255-Network Contract Office 15 (36C255) |
| Where | Kansas |
| Posted | November 10, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 20, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Engineering & architecture (NAICS 541350) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Michael P. Murphy · michael.murphy7@va.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
Amendment 0004 (P04) to RFQ 36C25526Q0617, Fire Alarm, Smoke and Automatic Door Inspection and Testing Services (IDIQ). The purpose of this amendment is to extend the quote due date to November 20, 2026, 3:00 PM CST. The previous due date was 11/10/2026 1500 CST. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge this amendment by signing and returning the SF30 with their quote, or as otherwise stated in the amendment. Offerors who already submitted a quote may submit a revised quote by the new due date. If no revised quote is received, the quote already on file will be considered. .
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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.
Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.
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