1367--MOLLE TACTICAL VESTS, Tactical Uniform Style Hyperline Level IIIA, Brand Name or Equal
ID: 36C24725Q0290Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (315990)

PSC

TACTICAL SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS (1367)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/07e62d59f6ea417ea4b364d11b3c1123/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for the procurement of MOLLE Tactical Vests, specifically the Tactical Uniform Style Hyperline Level IIIA, with options for equivalent brands. This procurement is intended for the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina, and is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) under solicitation number 36C24725Q0290. The tactical vests are essential for providing veterans with high-quality protective gear, reflecting the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses through targeted procurement processes. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by January 30, 2025, following the anticipated opening on January 23, 2025, and should contact Contract Specialist Stanley Turner at Stanley.turner@va.gov or 404-828-5310 for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stanley TurnerContract Specialist
    (404) 828-5310
    Stanley.turner@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of MOLLE Tactical Vests, specifically the Tactical Uniform Style Hyperline Level IIIA, with options for equivalent brands. This procurement is designated for the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC, and is set under solicitation number 36C24725Q0290. The solicitation is intended for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 procedures. Interested contractors must provide all necessary support, including labor and materials, to fulfill the order. Quotes are anticipated to open on or around January 23, 2025, with a submission deadline scheduled for January 30, 2025. Entities interested in participating must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete necessary certifications prior to bidding. For inquiries, contractors may contact Contract Specialist Stanley Turner via email. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to supporting veterans through targeted procurement processes.
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