VOSB Set-aside VRE Equipment as accommodations to maintain Self-Employment.

Project ID: 36C10D26Q0111 FederalOpportunitiesPresolicitation

Overview

Agency	VBA Headquarters
Deadline	06/11/26
Posted	06/05/26
Estimated Value	<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
Set Aside	VSA
NAICS	333992 - Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
PSC	3438 - Miscellaneous Welding Equipment
Location	To Veteran living in MN. Actual address will be provided at award. Corcoran, MN 55340 United States

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Posted: May 26, 2026, 2:04 p.m. EDT

Presolicitation Notice Solicitation

36C10D23Q0109 This is a FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Solicitation Type of Solicitation: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside Location of Solicitation: Opportunities (Formally Known as: FBO) NAICS: 516210 PSC(s): 7A21 Description: Media Reporting Subscription (Brand Name or Equal) Quote due: 09/25/2023@09:00 eastern time with completed and signed copy of solicitation. Contracting Officer: Tina Angela Brooks, tina.brooks@va.gov See Solicitation 36C10D23Q0109 for more details. Questions asked after September 21, 2023, will not be answered. Interested Party requirements: Vendors must have active registrations in SAM.gov and SBA.gov well as have current, updated information actively vendorized with the Financial Service Center (FSC). Award will not be held for vendors who do not comply with the solicitation. Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of quotations or offers. Evaluation will be Best Value to the Government Quotes will be evaluated for the fair and reasonable price.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this solicitation to procure welding and fabrication equipment for a Veteran's self-employment business. The goal is to provide necessary accommodations that allow the Veteran to transition from physically demanding field installation work, which exacerbates service-connected disabilities, to in-house fabrication of custom fence gates. This procurement supports the Veteran's approved Chapter 31 Self-Employment Plan and aims to enhance their ability to operate a commercial and government fencing business sustainably. Work Details The contract involves the procurement of various welding and fabrication equipment, tools, industrial gas cylinders, personal protective equipment (PPE), and associated accessories. The specific items required include: - Welders (MIG, TIG, aluminum push-pull) - Fabrication tables and fixtures - Tube benders and die sets - Drill press, grinders, band saw, compressor - Gas cylinders - Welding consumables and accessories - Tool storage systems. All equipment must be commercial-grade, designed for daily use in a fabrication environment, meet industry standards for accuracy in metalworking tasks, comply with safety standards (OSHA/ANSI), and work cohesively as a system. Local support from Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is essential for warranty services and immediate availability. Place of Performance The equipment will be delivered to a Veteran living in Corcoran, Minnesota (postal code 55340). Bidder Requirements Vendors must have active registrations with current information vendorized with the Financial Service Center (FSC). Additionally, Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. has been identified as the sole source vendor capable of fulfilling all requirements in one procurement.

Current: Posted: June 5, 2026, 11:55 a.m. EDT Presolicitation Notice Solicitation: 36C10D26Q0111 This is a 100% Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) set-aside Location of Solicitation for welding equipment. Contracting Officer: Craig Harris, craig.harris@va.gov See Solicitation 36C10D26Q0111 for more details.

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