The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 36C26127Q0113 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 261-Network Contract Office 21 (36C261) |
| Where | Palo Alto, California |
| Posted | November 10, 2026 |
| Bids due | December 9, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-08:00) |
| Who can bid | Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses only |
| Industry | IT, software & telecom (NAICS 517410) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Karen Cooper · karen.cooper332@va.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. 2. Solicitation number 36C26127Q0113 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). 3. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a service-based contract for commercial satellite television programming services and new permanent satellite television/head-end equipment for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). 4. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 517410, with a small business size standard of $44 Million. This acquisition is being conducted as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside. 5. The anticipated period of performance will consist of a base period with four (4) option years, as identified in the solicitation documents.…
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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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