ContractSources SoughtVeteran Set Aside

Q999--VETERINARY CONSULT SERVICE -wo/wd, B+4 POP 6/29/2026 - 6/28/2027

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 36C26226Q0792
Response Deadline
May 13, 2026
5 days left
Days Remaining
5
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Veteran Set Aside
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contract Office 22, is seeking market research for Attending Veterinarian services at the VA San Diego Healthcare System in support of veterinary services. The work includes establishing and supervising programs for disease control, animal care, and compliance with animal welfare requirements for laboratory animals, along with regular on-site visits, 24/7 on-call availability, participation in IACUC meetings, and oversight of animal care and facility operations. Performance is tied to the VA San Diego site in San Diego, California, and the contractor must be licensed in California, live in San Diego County, and be an ACLAM Diplomate; the notice is aimed at identifying capable veteran-owned and other small businesses. Responses with company information and a capability statement are due by May 13, 2026.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541940
Veterinary Services
PSC Code
Q999
MEDICAL- OTHER

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
36C26226Q0792.docx
Word31 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
This Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a qualified contractor to provide Attending Veterinarian services for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. This is a market research announcement, not a solicitation, to identify potential Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and other small businesses capable of providing the required services. The Attending Veterinarian will establish and supervise programs for disease control, animal care, and compliance with animal welfare regulations for laboratory animals. Key responsibilities include regular on-site visits, 24/7 on-call availability, participation in IACUC meetings, guiding researchers on compliance, and overseeing animal care and facility operations. The selected contractor must be licensed in California, live in San Diego County, and be an American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) Diplomate. Responses, including company information and a capability statement, are due by May 13, 2026.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 13, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 28, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sub-Tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist
Jessica Brooks

Place of Performance

San Diego, CA, U.S.A
Department of Veteran Affairs VA San Diego Healthcare System

Official Sources