The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C26126Q0260) to gather information from contractors capable of providing a venue for formal leadership training for the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS). This is not a solicitation but a request for information to determine a procurement strategy. The applicable NAICS code is 531120, with a small business size standard of $34 million. Interested contractors must respond via email to Timothy.Smith9de3@va.gov by December 16, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. PST. Responses must include socioeconomic status, legal name, Unique Entity ID (SAM) number, point of contact, a capabilities statement, venue details (address, square footage, parking), similar project experience, and a price estimate for the base year (January 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026). Failure to provide all requested information will result in non-consideration. Contractors must also be registered in SAM and, if applicable, verified with Veteran Small Business Certification.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS) requires a venue for quarterly training sessions in March, June, and September 2026. The venue must be within a 10-mile radius of the Fresno VA Medical Center, offer 4,500+ sq ft of training space for up to 250 employees, have on-site parking for 200+ vehicles, and be near diverse food establishments. It must include handicap-accessible restrooms, secured WIFI, and specific AV equipment (three 55”+ TV/projectors, two wireless microphones, various tables, 200 chairs, a podium, and a 100-serving coffee pot). The contractor must set up the venue the day before each event, providing a diagram for approval and allowing pre-event access for inspection and troubleshooting. The venue must also meet fire safety, climate control, cleanliness, and all applicable federal, state, local, and industry safety standards. The performance period is January 1 to September 30, 2026, with training from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays, excluding federal holidays. A single point of contact, an Onsite Supervisor, will manage logistics and ensure compliance.