6515--Custom Surgical Packs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
This Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs provides Questions and Answers (Q&A) for solicitation 36C24626Q0364 concerning Custom Surgical Packs. This amendment (0002) clarifies key aspects for potential bidders. Responses to the original solicitation are due April 9, 2026.
Scope of Change
This amendment addresses vendor questions, specifically providing guidance on:
- Past Performance Disclosure: Vendors should select relevant contracts/information for disclosure; proprietary data is not required. The government uses this for evaluating similar contract performance.
- Past Performance (G) & (H) Clarification: Bidders must specify whether they directly provided supplies or used a subcontractor, and if they were the prime awardee or a subcontractor for referenced contracts.
- TAA Compliance: Clauses 52.225-5 and 52.225-6 are applicable. Provision 52.225-6 requires completion for U.S.-made or designated country end products.
- Price/Cost Schedule: The schedule will not be combined. Quantities must be listed by facility, even if the surgical packs are identical and sourced from a single warehouse.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 36C24626Q0364)
- Original Solicitation Title: Custom Surgical Packs
- Department: Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 (36C246)
- Place of Performance: North Carolina (28144), United States
- Response Due: April 9, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Published: March 18, 2026
Additional Notes
This amendment provides crucial clarifications for the solicitation but does not alter original submission deadlines or requirements. Bidders are advised to review the attached Q&A document (Attachment A) thoroughly to ensure their proposals accurately address these points.