3438--VRE Welding Tools Milwaukee SB Set-aside
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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 quotes for the procurement and delivery of welding tools and ancillary equipment to a Veteran's home address in Mazomanie, WI. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the procurement and delivery of specific welding tools and associated equipment and supplies. Bidders must refer to the attached "Required Tools and Equipment List" (ATT0001) for detailed specifications. Items explicitly marked "Brand Name Only" cannot be substituted. For other items, substitutions are permissible if they are deemed equal or better. Delivery of all items must be completed within sixty (60) calendar days from the date of contract award, and partial deliveries will not be accepted.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation / Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, VETERANS BENEFITS ADMIN (36C10D)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Special consideration, including evaluation factor credits, will be given to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).
- NAICS Code: 333992 - Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
- Product/Service Code: 3438 - Miscellaneous Welding Equipment
- Place of Performance: Mazomanie, WI (delivery to a Veteran's home address)
- Period of Performance: Base Period of Performance is from April 13, 2026, to June 1, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Scott.Cole3@va.gov.
- Questions Due: Questions must be submitted via email to Scott.Cole3@va.gov no later than April 3, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical and Price factors are considered equally important.
- Technical Evaluation: Based on adherence to