K042--Bulletproof Vest Services
SOL #: 36C24126Q0395Special NoticeSole Source
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)
TOGUS, ME, 04330, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)
PSC
Modification Of Equipment: Fire Fighting, Rescue, And Safety Equipment; And Environmental Protection Equipment And Materials (K042)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 2, 2026
2
Action Date
Apr 9, 2026, 4:00 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) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a contract on a sole source basis for Bulletproof Vest Services. This requirement is for the VA Bedford Healthcare System, MA, covering a 50-mile radius. This notice is for informational purposes and is not a solicitation.
Scope of Work
The VA intends to procure Bulletproof Vest Services to support operations within a 50-mile radius of the VA Bedford Healthcare System in Massachusetts.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b) (Soliciting from a single source)
- NAICS Code: 339113
- PSC/FSC: K042 (Modification Of Equipment: Fire Fighting, Rescue, And Safety Equipment; And Environmental Protection Equipment And Materials)
- Department: Veterans Affairs
- Office: 241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)
Important Information & Action Items
- Response Deadline: April 9, 2026, 4:00 PM ET (for interested parties to contact the CO)
- Published: April 2, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent).
- Vendor Registration: Prospective firms must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) and VetCert (Veteran Small Business Certification) prior to award. Vendors claiming Small Business status under the Veteran's First Contracting Program must be verified by the SBA. Additionally, vendors must complete VA Form 10091 at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/.
- Interested Parties: Should register via the SAM.gov interested vendors list.
- Monitoring: It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor SAM.gov for any amendments.
- Contact: Interested persons may contact Contracting Officer Tara Dossiema at Tara.Dossiema@va.gov.
- Competitive Procurement: The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
People
Points of Contact
Tara DossiemaContracting OfficerPRIMARY
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Special Notice
Posted: Apr 2, 2026