The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 36C25727Q0073 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) |
| Where | Dallas, Texas |
| Posted | November 6, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 13, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Who can bid | Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses only |
| Industry | Food & catering (NAICS 311812) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Maria Orosco-Hofmann · maria.hofmann@va.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
Questions and Answers Could you please provide the incumbent contractor and previous contract number, if available? Previous contract 36C25726P0270. Has SBA granted an individual nonmanufacturer rule waiver for NAICS 311812 (FSC 8920) for this procurement? No wavier applies. The solicitation references both weekly and monthly invoicing. Could you confirm the required invoicing frequency? Weekly invoicing.
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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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