8415--Fire Resistant Uniforms for the Batavia and Buffalo VA Medical Centers
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO 2), intends to issue a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Fire Resistant Uniforms for the Batavia and Buffalo VA Medical Centers. This will be a firm-fixed-priced Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This requirement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The RFQ is anticipated to be posted on or about March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will be responsible for providing Fire Resistant Uniforms as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW) for both the Batavia and Buffalo VA Medical Centers.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (RFQ anticipated)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years, consisting of a 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Anticipated RFQ Posting: On or about March 9, 2026, on www.SAM.gov.
Submission & Eligibility
- RFQ Access: Interested contractors must download the solicitation and any amendments directly from www.SAM.gov. Hard copies will not be provided.
- SAM Registration: Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission.
- NAICS Code: 812332 – Industrial Launderers (Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 Million).
- Product/Service Code: 8415 – Clothing, Special Purpose.
- Questions: Direct all questions via email to Jonathan Kilgore (jonathan.kilgore@va.gov). The subject line must include "RFQ 36C24226Q0380". Telephone requests will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: Batavia VA Medical Center (222 Richmond, Batavia, NY 14020) and Buffalo VA Medical Center (3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215).
- Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2.