The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 36C26327Q0098 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) |
| Where | Iowa City, Iowa |
| Posted | November 5, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 13, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Who can bid | Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses only |
| Industry | IT, software & telecom (NAICS 334517) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Joseph Bennett · Joseph.Bennett@va.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate solicitation will not be issued. The Iowa City VA Healthcare System has a requirement for a Thyroid Uptake System including delivery, installation and 1 year of service support with confirmation of equipment functioning properly before acceptance. 100% Set-Aside for SDVOSBs. See all attachments. All offers shall be emailed to: Joseph.Bennett@va.gov The Subject Line of all emails shall include: RFQ 36C26327Q0098 Offers shall be received by CO no later than: 05:00 PM CST November 13, 2026.
Excerpt from the agency's notice. Read the full text and attachments on SAM.gov.
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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