X1AB--VENUE FOR FORMAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) has issued a pre-solicitation notice for an upcoming Request for Quote (RFQ) to secure a venue for quarterly formal leadership training for the VA Central California Health Care System. The solicitation, numbered 36C26126Q0314, is expected to be posted on SAM.GOV around January 14, 2026. Interested parties can find all necessary specifications and information for quoting the project in the full solicitation. Quotes are tentatively due on Monday, January 26, 2026. The primary point of contact for this effort is Contract Specialist Tim Smith, who can be reached via email at Timothy.smith9de3@va.gov for any questions regarding this notice.

This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number 36C26126Q0314, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21. The amendment's primary purpose is to incorporate a Question and Answer response into the solicitation. Key clarifications include confirming that the venue needs to hold open the second and fourth weeks of March, June, and September for flexibility in scheduling, and that the training will consist of one full day per quarter. Preferred dates for the training are March 11, June 23, and September 17, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This government solicitation (SF 1449, Solicitation Number 36C26126Q0314) outlines the Department of Veterans Affairs' requirement for a formal leadership training venue for the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS). The contractor must provide a venue in Fresno or Clovis, California, for quarterly training sessions in March, June, and September 2026. Key requirements include accommodating up to 225 people with specific table and chair arrangements, on-site parking for 200 vehicles, secured WIFI, and essential audio-visual equipment (two 55"+ TV screens/projectors, two wireless microphones). The contractor is responsible for setup, providing site access for inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety and health standards. The period of performance is from March 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with training events held one day per quarter from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The solicitation emphasizes electronic submissions, registration in SAM, and a comparative evaluation process. Important clauses cover contract terms, conditions, and security prohibitions, including restrictions on certain telecommunications equipment and unmanned aircraft systems.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 36C26126Q0314, originally dated January 14, 2026. This amendment, effective February 5, 2026, officially cancels the solicitation due to a lack of funds. No award will be made as a result of this solicitation. All offerors/bidders are informed that the terms and conditions of the original document, except as modified by this cancellation, remain unchanged. The amendment was issued by the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 and signed by Contracting Officer Tim Smith.