1550--Tools for Veteran VRE Program

SOL #: 36C10D26Q0069Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

VETERANS BENEFITS ADMIN (36C10D)

WASHINGTON, DC, 20006, United States

Place of Performance

Waretown, NY

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

Drones (1550)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/15970f41d7ff4b05886ec0eb448a6456/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 15, 2026

Last Updated

May 12, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 30, 2026, 8:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Benefits Administration (36C10D), has issued a Presolicitation Notice for "Tools for Veteran VRE Program". This notice indicates an upcoming solicitation for tools to support the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VRE) program. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The full solicitation document is expected to be posted immediately following this pre-solicitation notice.

Scope of Work

This pre-solicitation is for "Tools for Veteran VRE Program." Specific requirements and deliverables are not detailed in this notice but will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation document.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Presolicitation (leading to a Solicitation / RFP / RFQ)
Solicitation Number: 36C10D26Q0069
Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: 1550 (Drones)
NAICS Code: 336411
Response Date: April 30, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Published Date: April 15, 2026
Place of Performance: Waretown, New York (full address to be provided at time of award)

Evaluation

Details regarding submission and evaluation criteria will be provided in the upcoming solicitation document.

Additional Notes

This is a pre-solicitation notice. The full solicitation document will be posted immediately. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the official solicitation. Contact: Lisa Winkler, lisa.winkler@va.gov