3210--Wood Working Tools SB Set Aside
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 ADMIN (36C10D), is soliciting proposals for Wood Working Tools and ancillary equipment to support the Roanoke VA Regional Office (VARO) Veterans Readiness and Employment (VRE) Program. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The equipment will be delivered to a Veteran Home Residence in Steeles Tavern, VA. Offers are due by April 10, 2026, at 13:00 EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the procurement and delivery of specific woodworking tools and ancillary equipment, including a sawmill, miter saw, drill press, drum sander, table saw, planer, band saw, belt and disk sander, jointer, HEPA air filter system, laptop computer, and printer. All equipment must meet or exceed specified "Brand Name or Equal" minimum item specifications. Delivery is required to a Veteran Home Residence in Steeles Tavern, VA 24476-2145. The vendor is responsible for unloading materials, and it is noted that a loading dock will not be available, and the residence cannot support a tractor-trailer.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (36C10D26Q0038)
- Period of Performance: April 17, 2026, to June 16, 2026.
- Delivery: All items must be delivered within 60 calendar days of contract award.
- NAICS Code: 332216 - Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing
- Product/Service Code: 3210 - Sawmill and Planing Mill Machinery
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Offers Due: April 10, 2026, at 13:00 EDT
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Joshua.Gallien@va.gov and Scott.Cole3@va.gov. Submissions should be in three volumes: Technical (maximum 10 pages), Price (no page limit), and Solicitation Documents (no page limit). Technical and Price are equally important evaluation factors. Technical evaluation will focus on specifications and delivery timelines, while price will be assessed for fairness and reasonableness. Preferential evaluation pricing may be given to certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The "Buy American Certificate" (FAR 52.225-2) must be completed and submitted as part of the offer.
Additional Notes
All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to Joshua.Gallien@va.gov and Scott.Cole3@va.gov no later than April 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Answers to questions will be provided via amendment.