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16292 Steam Boiler Replacement
Upgrade the existing heating infrastructure in building 1515 on Hill AFB in accordance with the Statment of Work. The objective is to transition from the current steam heat exchanger system to a more efficient, decentralized gas-fired hot water boiler system.
Deer Carcass Processing Illinois
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12639526Q0304 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) located in Illinois. APHIS-WS requires a meat processing facility to process white-tailed deer carcasses in the State of Illinois. The processing facility or facilities shall be permitted and approved by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Illinois DNR) to process wild white-tailed deer meat. In addition, the processing facility or facilities shall be licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture as a Type II or higher facility authorizing the procession of wild, white-tailed deer meat. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 311612 The small business size standard is 1000 This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Two Phase Design and Construction of the Port Monmouth Phase II, Contract 1 Mitigation Project
As of 02 October 2026: Amendment 0001 posted along with Phase one and Phase Two DB Selection Procedure documents. As of 18 September 2026: RTA 30% Package broken up and uploaded due to SAM size limitation. As of 17 September 2026: Phase I of a Two Phase BVTO posted. The Port Monmouth project consists of shore protection components (Phase 1) as well as flood risk management components (Phase II). The project provides for reduction of storm damages to low-lying residential and commercial structures from coastal erosion, tidal flooding, and inland flooding along Pews and Compton Creeks caused by high surface events in Raritan Bay. Phase II flood risk management components consist of a tide gate, levees, floodwalls, two pump stations, three road closure structures, road raising and regarding, and wetland mitigation. The State of New Jersey, acting through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), is the non-Federal sponsor for the project.
Z2DA--589A7-23-306 Renovate Bldg. 5 & 5B for Mental Health FY27 NRM
Contractor shall perform construction and renovation of the existing space in Building 5 &/or 5B at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center campus. This project will prepare approximately 1,100 SF of existing space in building 5 and/or 5B for use as a same day access mental health clinic in adherence to VHA directive 1231(2) & VHA Handbook 1160.1. This project shall be executed in a manner, following the sequence defined in the design narrative, to maintain continuous operations of adjacent VA clinical functions and medical center functionality throughout construction. All construction work shall be performed in full compliance with the complete set of bidding documents, including all contract drawings, specifications, and design narratives associated with this solicitation necessary to convert the existing space into four exam rooms, a combined waiting/reception area, a relocated police office, and associated support spaces. The general contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to execute the required scope of work. Construction will consist of, but is not limited to, the following: • Selective demolition of existing interior partitions, ceilings, finishes, and elements required for new clinic layout. • Installation of new interior finishes including flooring, wall finishes, ceilings, trim, and casework. • Implementation of therapeutic design features, including calm color schemes, anchored artwork, secure hardware, and achieving a minimum STC-45 acoustic rating for exam room partitions. • Installation of new wall-mounted lavatories in each exam room. Routing new domestic hot and cold water from adjacent restrooms and trenching new water lines across the corridor to existing tin-in points. • Rebalancing and modifying HVAC systems; reusing the existing rooftop AHU serving the building; relocating or adding diffusers/grilles; installing ligature-resistant diffusers in exam rooms • Providing new electrical receptacles, data outlets, and circuits to support clinical functions • Installing LED lighting including secured, ligature-resistant fixtures in exam rooms; relocating or supplementing lighting in general spaces; adding occupancy sensors. • Removal of existing sprinklers, providing temporary upright sprinkler coverage during construction, and installing new sprinklers to meet NFPA 13 standards Statement of Work for Project 589A7-23-306, Renovate 5 & 5B for Mental Health July 08, 2026 2 • Site preparation for installation of Government?furnished equipment, including structural supports, utility connections, and required interfaces. • Hazardous materials abatement, including asbestos remediation in areas identified during construction; asbestos?containing materials are expected in some work areas and must be removed or handled per applicable VA, EPA, OSHA, and state/local regulations. • All other items as described in the contract documents. This construction work is located in an occupied, operational clinical facility and must be performed in a manner that allows medical care services to continue uninterrupted throughout construction, This requires carefully phased construction, strict adherence to ICRA, infection control, noise/vibration limits, and daily coordination with the VA COR and end users. Construction may also include the abatement of any asbestos as identified on the provided drawings. The construction of this project will take place in a very busy occupied building and is to be completed to allow medical care functions to be maintained uninterrupted throughout construction – necessitating carefully phased construction and coordination with VA COR/users, including strict adherence to ICRA requirements.
Steveston (Paramount) Utility Dike Crossings, Richmond, BC
Small Craft Harbours (SCH) requires the installation of underground High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) casings through an existing dike, at four (4) locations (Crossing A, B, C and D) in Steveston Paramount in preparation for future electrical and water underground installations. Summary of crossings are as follows: • Crossing A – 2 HDPE DR 17 450mm diameter for electrical and communication. • Crossing B – 1 HDPE DR 11 300mm diameter for waterline plus multiple tie ins to existing water pipe. • Crossing C – 2 HDPE DR 17 450mm diameter and 1 HDPE DR 11 300mm diameter for electrical, communication and waterline • Crossing D – 1 HDPE DR 11 300mm diameter for waterline. Crossing A and C require installation of electrical and communication pull box on both sides of the dike. Crossing B require re-routing water supply from the existing asbestos cement pipe to new HDPE DR 11 300mm watermain along Trites Road with multiple tie-ins to existing underground water line and into existing backflow preventor. Contractor shall provide all supervision, labour, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, quality control, health and safety practices, environmental protection, and all other necessary services for the proper and complete execution of the work. Work of this Contract is located at 12740 Trites Road, Richmond, BC, Canada Familiarization with site: Before submitting a bid, bidders can visit the site and its surroundings, at their own expense, to review and verify the form, nature, and extent of the work, materials needed for the completion of the work, the means of access to the site, severity, exposure, and uncertainty of weather, soil conditions, any accommodations they may require, and in general shall obtain all necessary information as to risks, contingencies, and other circumstances which may influence or affect their bid. No allowance shall be made subsequently in this connection on account or error or negligence to properly observe and determine the conditions that will apply. Timeline: All work including clean-up and demobilization must be completed by March 31, 2027.
Phase 1 – EW038-270760 – AAFC – Saskatoon Lowe Road Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - ITQ
Please note that late submissions will not be considered or accepted. This requirement is Limited to Indigenous Offers. This is the first phase (Phase One) of a two-phase process: the first phase will evaluate the required Indigenous Eligibility Certification. The second phase (Phase Two) will invite the qualified offerors to submit a technical and financial bid. If the Offeror fails to provide the completed certification as part of its Offer, the Contracting Authority may, at its discretion, provide the Offeror with a deadline for submitting a completed copy of the certification. If the Offeror fails to provide the completed certification within the time period, Canada will declare the Offer non-compliant. Non-Indigenous businesses interested in submitting an Offer should note that it may be possible through a joint venture between Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses, to satisfy the requirements of the Indigenous Eligibility Certification. PWGSC requires the services of an electrical engineering firm, acting as the Prime Consultant, with a multi-disciplinary team of sub-consultants for the delivery of services required for this project. The project includes the replacement of the main transformer associated distribution systems in order to accommodate new electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Electrical service for the site is supplied by the City of Saskatoon through utility owned pad mounted transformer and connected to the main distribution center in the maintenance building.
Phase 1 EZ899-270522 - Building 104 HVAC Revitalization
The scope of work is to replace existing, aged HVAC equipment. These existing systems include two (2) rooftop units and four (4) gas-fired furnaces c/w AC condensing units at Building 104, Principal entrance, at William Head Institution in Victoria, BC.
Rendezvous, Proximity Operations (RPO) Threat Response (RTR) VICTUS Responsive Launch Space Vehicle (SV)
The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research and identify capable industry partners, innovative approaches, and potential solutions for Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPO-D) spacecraft designed for responsive launch and tasking in FY29 and beyond. Specifically, this RFI seeks to gather technical capabilities, clearance levels, and facility security parameters. The collected information will refine the Government’s acquisition strategy and shape future program requirements. See attachment for RFI. AMENDMENT: Version 2.4 is uploaded to clarify submissions are due 19 October 2026 at 1200 PST. AMENDMENT: A revision table is added for clarity.
Y1DA--CON-NRM-668-19-100 Renovate Second Floor Operating Rooms
Sources Sought - Solicitation Number: 36C26026Q0902 Project 668-19-100 Renovate 2nd Floor Operating Room Sources Sought Notice DESCRIPTION This is a Sources Sought announcement only. This is not a request for proposals, quotations, or bids; nor a synopsis of a proposed contract action under FAR Subpart 5.2 and no contract shall be awarded from this notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought Notice or any follow-up information requests. No solicitation is currently available. Draft documents (SOW, Drawings, Specifications, etc.) are subject to change. This notice is for market research purposes to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of interested Small Business firms. Responses to this Sources Sought may shape the acquisition strategy in developing a competitive requirement. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future or potential solicitation. It is the intent of the VA to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. US Department of Veteran s Affairs, Regional Procurement Office West, Network Contracting Office 20, is conducting market research for a construction contract for the renovation of unfinished space in Building 1 (Main Hospital) in order to accommodate an Operating Room Suite. Work is located at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, Spokane, WA. located at 4815 North Assembly Street, Spokane, WA 99205. For the principal components of work see the attached draft SOW, Specifications, and Drawings. Documents are currently in draft state and industry comment / suggestions are greatly encouraged and welcomed. Sources are being sought for firms with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, a Product Service Code (PSC) of Y1DA, and a Small Business Size Standard of $45 million. Aforementioned sources are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. After review of the responses to this notice, and if the Government still plans to proceed with this project, a separate pre-solicitation announcement will be published on www.SAM.gov. Responses to this announcement are not an adequate response to any future solicitation announcement. Responses are requested with the following information and shall not exceed a total of 5 (five) pages. Email subject line needs to contain the solicitation number 36C26026Q0902. Please provide the following information: Contact information: Name, address, SAM.gov UEI number, and points of contact with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Business Size/Classification (based on NAICS 236220): Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program. [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify) Capabilities Statement: Description of capabilities to perform construction services as described above and project experience demonstrating relevant experience similar to those described. Include bonding capability information that is consistent with the estimated magnitude between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 Govt. does not have a waiver to Buy American. SDVOSB or VOSB businesses please include statement on maintaining compliance with VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products. All other socio-economic businesses please include statement on maintaining compliance with FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. Time: Based on the information provided, please estimate the total project time in days. Past Performance/experience: Provide information on contracts of similar scopes of work or construction contracts, briefly describe no more than three (3) contracts (or specific task orders) completed within the past five years of the issue date of this Sources Sought notice. The past performance information should include: Project Title/Contract Number Location: City, State General description of the construction to demonstrate relevance to the proposed project Offerors role Dollar value of contract Name of the company, agency, or government entity for which the work was performed What types of information is required to submit accurate offers? If submitting past performance/experience on a project in the role of a subcontractor, include the Prime Contractor s name and a quantifiable amount (percentage) of the project your company contributed to the overall scope of work. Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses. NO RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED BY FAX. Responses will not be returned. Telephonic responses will not be honored. Please respond by email only. Send responses to the Contract Specialist, Brenda Bigelow at brenda.bigelow1@va.gov Responses will be accepted until October 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm Pacific Time
Formal IFB McAuliffe Early Education Center - Outdoor Classroom (PSA)
McAuliffe Early Education Center - Outdoor Classroom (PSA)
Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program
Solicitation Notice: 36C79126R0011 – Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program Notice Type: Solicitation Issuance Notice Solicitation Number: 36C79126R0011 Posted Date: September 18, 2026 Response Due Date: October 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) NAICS Code: 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. The Small Business size standard for NAICS Code 334510 is 1,250 employees. This NAICS code is appropriate as it encompasses the manufacturing of FDA?regulated electromedical therapeutic equipment including TENS, IFC, neuromodulation, and diathermy devices. PSC: 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies Set-Aside: The Tiered Set-Aside Evaluation Approach used by the VA is not classified as a traditional Small Business set-aside, but rather as a competitive negotiated procurement, conducted via a tiered evaluation process aimed at prioritizing award to successive small business categories. This acquisition will be conducted using the VA Tiered Set?Aside Evaluation Approach pursuant to the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127, including the statutory priority ordering prescribed in 38 U.S.C. §?8127(h) (a subsection of the Veterans First Contracting Program statute) and the procedures outlined in Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Under this approach, the Government will solicit offers from all tiers of Offerors simultaneously; however, proposal evaluations and award determination will occur sequentially in the prescribed order of priority. The tiers for this procurement are as follows: Tier-1 Service?Disabled Veteran?Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): SDVOSBs shall be evaluated first in accordance with VA’s statutory obligation to prioritize verified SDVOSBs when the VA Rule of Two is met. If no award can be made at Tier-1, then verified VOSB offers will be evaluated next in Tier-2, consistent with the Veterans First hierarchy. Tier-2 Veteran?Owned Small Business (VOSB): If no award can be made at Tier 2, the Government will evaluate offers from all other eligible small business concerns, (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB are considered before considering other small business concerns), in Tier 3 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101-3 and VAAR 815.101-370 (Class Deviation). Tier-3 Other Small Business Concerns: If no award can be made at Tier-3, the Government will evaluate offers from all Other-Than-Small-Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses)) in Tier 4 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101?3 and 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Tier-4 Other?Than?Small Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses): If no award can be made under any small business Tier 1 through 3, the Government will evaluate offers from other?than?small businesses or large business concerns in Tier 4. This tiered evaluation methodology is authorized under 38 U.S.C. 8127 and implemented through the VA’s Class Deviation to VAAR 815.101?370, which permits the use of tiered set?aside procedures to minimize procurement delays in situations where market research indicates that award at the SDVOSB or VOSB tiers is uncertain. Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Enterprise Procurement Office, Acquisition Service Four Delta Team, 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621. Introduction: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pleased to announce the release of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011, the official Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program. The objective of this national procurement program is to establish multiple single-awards of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Base contracts and resultant FFP/IDIQ Delivery Order contracts to be awarded on a per-Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and per-Sub-Line Item Number (SLIN) basis for the procurement of FDA-cleared electro-therapeutic devices and accessories supporting non-opioid pain management for Veterans across all VA Medical Centers and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. This solicitation recompetition of the expiring legacy TENS contract and expands the legacy TENS procurement program to include Interferential Current Therapy (IFC) devices, Short-Wave Diathermy (SWD) devices (thermal and non-thermal), and portable Neuromodulation systems - for the treatment of headache disorders to be inclusive all unique parent CLIN devices and the device accessories has enumerated at the discrete subordinate SLINs. The device accessories categorized as SLINs include but are not limited to electrodes, lead wires, power chargers, garment-based applicators, and associated other consumables. Each product of the ETMPM-TENS requirement is mapped to unique parent CLIN and a discrete subordinate SLINs with universal Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs) applicable to all CLINs/SLINs and individual CLIN/SLIN-specific MTRs. Key Dates: RFP Questions Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT, questions received after this deadline may receive a Government response or receipt acknowledgement. Proposal Package and Product Samples Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. Early proposal package and product samples are encouraged. Anticipated Award: The results of competition ultimately determine when and if award(s) can be made, but the VA intends to finalize award decisions on or before but no later than January 19, 2027, the expiration date of the legacy TENS contract. The VA reserves the right not to make an award or to make award on some CLINs/SLINs but not all the CLINs/SLINs enumerated in the solicitation. Proposal Package Submission Instructions: A responsive proposal is one that conforms to the solicitation in all material respects and complies fully with all instructions contained therein, including but not limited to Offerors’ certifications, representations, submission formatting, inclusion of all mandatory documentation, and the shipment of product samples to the VA’s Denver Logistic Services facility in Golden, Colorado in accordance with the product samples delivery requirements as stated throughout the RFP. Submission of a proposal package in response to Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with the preparation, development, and submission of proposals, proposal package documentation, and any required product samples shall be borne solely by the Offeror. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not reimburse, compensate, or otherwise pay Offerors for any expenses incurred in the preparation or submission of proposal materials or product samples. Offerors shall not invoice the Government for such costs. All proposal preparation and submission activities are performed at the Offeror’s own expense. Policy Note: In the event of a conflict between this Solicitation Notice posted at the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) website at https://www.sam.gov and solicitation number 36C79126R0011, the solicitation shall prevail, govern, and control. Proposal Packages must include but are not limited to the following: Properly Executed SF 1449: Complete the name/title, signature, and date signed Blocks 30a–30c of the SF 1449. Complete the information entries of all Section B Continuation Pages to include filling in all required YELLOW highlighted text fields for the Offeror’s primary point of contact. Include the fully executed SF 1449 as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Submission of a Technical Capability Statement: All Offerors shall submit a Technical Capability Statement that adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s capability to fulfill all universal MTRs and the CLINs/SLINs-specific MTRs for all offered products and adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s clear and complete understanding of the ETMPM-TENS requirement and the Offeror’s capability to deliver the required products as ordered within 30 calendar days of order receipt. The Technical Capability Statement shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters (Required for all Non-Manufacturers): Submit a current, valid OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letter(s) accounting for all non-manufacturer products on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. FDA Clearance Letters: All Offerors shall submit valid FDA 510(k) clearance letters/documentation or other applicable FDA authorization for every device and accessory offered on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The FDA Clearance Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Past Performance Documentation: All Offerors shall submit the three (3) most recent official CPARS Evaluation Reports, if an Offeror is unable to submit completed CPARS Evaluation Reports due to a lack of past performance, the Offeror shall submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) completed by the Offeror’s three (3) most recent customers. All Offerors shall submit three (3) past performance documents for Government evaluation that may consist of a combination of official CPARS Evaluation Reports and/or Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). The PPQs shall be completed and submitted by the Offeror’s customer(s) directly to the VA’s Contract Specialist via separate document attachments to the PPQs submission email message. The Offeror submitted CPARS Evaluation Reports shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Product Samples: All Offerors shall ship a product sample for every product offered on a per-CLINs/SLINs basis at no cost to the Government. Ship all required product samples for each proposed CLIN/SLIN to: Department of Veterans Affairs Denver Logistics Service (DLS) 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621 Attention: Javier Ramirez and Lisa Mello RFP Number 36C79126R0011 All product samples must be received by the Government personnel at the VA’s DLS facility on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. The early submission of product samples is encouraged. All Required Solicitation Attachments: All Offerors are required to complete, certify, and submit all solicitation attachments (Attachment 0001 - Price Matrix, Attachment 0002- Offeror’s Representations and Certifications, Attachment 0003 - Limitations on Subcontracting, Attachment 0004 - Buy American Certificate, Attachment 0005 - Trade Agreements Certificate, and Attachment 0006 - Past Performance Questionnaire - utilized by Offerors on an as needed basis). The Attachments to this solicitation shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Policy Note: If any conflict exists between offered end-product country-of-origin (COO) entries in Attachment 0002 (FAR 52.212-3) and Attachments 0004 (FAR 52.225-2) or 0005 (FAR 52.225-6), the entries in Attachments 0004 and 0005 shall govern for end-product COO eligibility and evaluation under FAR Part 25. The VA will rely on CLIN/SLIN-level COO declarations in these attachments for Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act compliance. Proposal Package Documentation Submission Method: Submit all proposal documents electronically by email message with attached documents to: John Overstake, Primary Contract Specialist: john.overstake@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Alternate Contract Specialist Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov>maurice.walker@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Maurice Walker, Contracting Officer and Source Selection Authority: maurice.walker@va.gov; Use Email Subject Line: “Proposal Submission – RFP 36C79126R0011 – [Offeror Name]”; and The VA will confirm receipt of proposal packages by brief email reply message. Evaluation and Award Methodology: CLINs/SLINs X001–X004: Evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. CLIN/SLIN X005 and X005AA: Evaluated using Best Value – Tradeoff source selection procedures. Responsiveness: Only proposals meeting all material requirements as stated in solicitation number 36C79126R0011 will be evaluated and considered for award. RFP Questions & Government Responses: All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing by email message only addressed to John Overstake at email address john.overstake@va.gov, with a carbon copy (“CC”) message to Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov and a carbon copy (“CC”) message to maurice.walker@va.gov. All Offerors’ RFP questions shall be received on or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. The VA will acknowledge receipt of all timely questions received. All Government responses to timely questions shall be posted on the GPE website at https://www.sam.gov on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. Questions received after the established deadline for the receipt of all questions to the Government in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 may not receive a Government receipt acknowledgement and may not receive a Government response at the sole discretion of the Government. Closing Statement: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sincerely thanks all prospective Offerors for their interest and the significant effort required to prepare and submit responsive proposals. The VA recognizes the substantial commitment time, effort, and resources involved and commends your dedication to supporting our mission. Together, we serve those who have served our great nation with honor, courage, and commitment. It is our privilege to partner with industry participants in delivering the highest quality healthcare and support of America’s Veterans. For full details, instructions, and all solicitation documents, please download the complete RFP package and all six (6) solicitation attachments from this posting. (End of Solicitation Notice 36C79126R0011) Clarifications-Only No Changes Made: (Updated September 19,2026, Offerors' Questions and Government Responses document attached). Updated: September 21, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment to this notice. Updated: September 22, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment to this notice. Updated: September 28, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment document to this notice. Updated: September 28, 2026, a significant number of additional questions were received to justify adding an updated Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment document to this notice. Updated: September 29, 2026, a significant number of additional questions were received to justify adding an updated Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment document to this notice. (Updated September 30, 2026) AMENDMENT 00001 TO SOLICITATION NUMBER 36C79126R0011 ISSUED: Purpose: Amendment 00001 to Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011, Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Requirement, is issued to implement mandatory corrections and clarifications identified during the Policy Quality Assurance (PQA) Division’s presolicitation review. This Amendment ensures the solicitation is fully compliant with current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), and VA policy requirements prior to continued proposal submission and evaluation. Summary of Key Revisions: Removal of Attachment 0003: Attachment 0003 (VAAR Clause 852.219-76, Limitations on Subcontracting) has been removed from the solicitation package as a material requirement. Offerors are no longer required to submit this attachment as part of their proposal. Removal of Attachment 0002 – FAR Provision 52.212-3: Attachment 0002 (FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications) is now “RESERVED” under the FAR overhaul and is no longer a material requirement. Offerors are not required to submit this document with their proposals. Correction of Clause References and Dates: All outdated or superseded FAR, RFO, and VAAR clause citations and dates have been updated throughout the solicitation to reflect current deviation dates and regulatory requirements. All “RESERVED” clauses (e.g., 52.212-3, 52.212-5, 852.246-70) and invalid references (e.g., VAAR 852.270-1) have been removed. Addition and Correction of VAAR Clauses: VAAR 852.219-10 has been replaced with VAAR 852.219-73 (VA Notice of Total SDVOSB Set-Aside). VAAR 852.212-71 (Gray Market and Counterfeit Items) has been added. VAAR 852.211-70 and 852.211-72 are now incorporated by full text with required CLIN-specific fill-ins. Correction of Source Selection and Evaluation Citations: All references to source selection procedures have been corrected to cite the appropriate RFO provisions (e.g., LPTA procedures now cite RFO 15.103-2). The Certificate of Competency referral citation is corrected to RFO 19.204. Correction of Attachment Numbering and Instructions: All attachment references have been corrected for accuracy. Instructions for completing Attachment 0001 – Price Matrix now include all CLINs/SLINs (including X003 and X004), and decimal quantity errors have been corrected to display whole numbers. Update of Hyperlinks: All hyperlinks to FAR/RFO full-text repositories have been updated to the correct deviation guide URL. Clarification of Evaluation Factor Importance: The relative importance statement for CLINs X001-X004 has been clarified to state that price is the deciding factor under LPTA procedures. What Remains Unchanged: Scope and Objectives: The overall scope, objectives, and technical requirements of the ETMPM-TENS procurement remain unchanged. The solicitation continues to seek proposals for FDA-cleared electrotherapeutic devices and accessories as described in the Statement of Need and Minimum Technical Requirements. Tiered Set Aside Evaluation Methodology and Competition Approach: The source selection methodology (LPTA for CLINs X001-X004, Best Value Tradeoff for CLIN X005), tiered set-aside evaluation approach, and all other competition procedures remain unchanged. Proposal Submission Instructions: The process for submitting proposals, including the requirement to submit a signed SF 1449, completed Section B entries, Technical Capability Statement, and all required attachments (except those removed by this amendment), remains unchanged. Instructions to Offerors: Offerors are advised to carefully review the revised solicitation and all attachments. All proposals must conform to the updated requirements and instructions. Proposals that do not comply with the revised solicitation, including the removal of Attachment 0002 and Attachment 0003 as material requirements, may be deemed nonresponsive. Conclusion: Amendment 00001 is issued to ensure full compliance with current regulatory requirements and to clarify proposal submission obligations. No substantive changes have been made to the acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, or competition approach. All other terms and conditions of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 remain unchanged. (End of Amendment 0001 Explanation) (Updated October 02, 2026) Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 Amendment 0002 Issued: Purpose of Amendment: Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 36C79126R0011 was issued to address critical clarifications and corrections necessary for the Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) procurement program. This amendment ensures that all technical requirements, pricing instructions, and regulatory clauses are fully aligned with the Government’s intent and industry standards, thereby supporting a fair, transparent, and competitive acquisition process. Background and Rationale: During the initial solicitation phase, several discrepancies and ambiguities were identified in the unit of issue definitions, SLIN-level Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs), and pricing instructions. Additionally, feedback from prospective Offerors and internal Government review highlighted the need to revise certain clauses and correct errors in the solicitation attachments. These issues, if left unaddressed, could have resulted in confusion, inconsistent proposal submissions, and potential protest risk. Summary of Revisions and Changes: Revision of SLIN-Level MTRs for Unit of Issue (Each - EA): Amendment 0002 clarifies and standardizes the unit of issue for all SLINs as “Each (EA)” throughout the solicitation. This ensures that Offerors price and deliver products consistently, with each SLIN representing a package of four (4) electrodes as the unit of issue. All product samples must be shipped to the VA’s Denver Logistics Service (DLS) Facility in the unit of issue EA, which equals one (1) device for CLINs and one (1) package of four electrodes for SLINs. Revision of Attachment 0003 – VAAR Clause 852.219-76 Limitations on Subcontracting: The clause was updated for alignment under the Request for Offer (RFO) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), ensuring compliance with VA-specific subcontracting limitations and promoting opportunities for small business participation. Correction of SLINs X001AC and X002AC Material Requirements: Amendment 0002 removes the requirement for 2 in. x 4 in. electrodes from SLIN X001AC and X002AC, aligning the material requirements with clinical needs and industry standards. All SLINs are now priced as a package of four electrodes, eliminating ambiguity and ensuring uniformity across all proposals. Revision of Attachment 0001 – Price Matrix: The Price Matrix was corrected to address Government errors in the Excel spreadsheet, ensuring accurate entry of unit pricing for all CLIN/SLIN groupings. This revision supports clear, auditable pricing submissions and facilitates effective evaluation of proposals. Clarification of Proposal Submission and Sample Shipping Requirements: Amendment 0002 reiterates that all pricing and sample shipments must adhere to the revised unit of issue EA, with explicit instructions for packaging and labeling. This change mitigates risk of misinterpretation and supports efficient receipt and evaluation of product samples at the VA’s DLS Facility. Conclusion: Amendment 0002 was necessary to resolve inconsistencies, clarify technical and pricing requirements, and ensure regulatory compliance within Solicitation 36C79126R0011. These revisions promote fairness, transparency, and operational efficiency in the ETMPM-TENS procurement process, supporting the VA’s mission to deliver safe, effective, non-opioid pain management solutions for Veterans. (End of Amendment 0002 Explanation)
Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program
Solicitation Notice: 36C79126R0011 – Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program Notice Type: Solicitation Issuance Notice Solicitation Number: 36C79126R0011 Posted Date: September 18, 2026 Response Due Date: October 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) NAICS Code: 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. The Small Business size standard for NAICS Code 334510 is 1,250 employees. This NAICS code is appropriate as it encompasses the manufacturing of FDA?regulated electromedical therapeutic equipment including TENS, IFC, neuromodulation, and diathermy devices. PSC: 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies Set-Aside: The Tiered Set-Aside Evaluation Approach used by the VA is not classified as a traditional Small Business set-aside, but rather as a competitive negotiated procurement, conducted via a tiered evaluation process aimed at prioritizing award to successive small business categories. This acquisition will be conducted using the VA Tiered Set?Aside Evaluation Approach pursuant to the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127, including the statutory priority ordering prescribed in 38 U.S.C. §?8127(h) (a subsection of the Veterans First Contracting Program statute) and the procedures outlined in Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Under this approach, the Government will solicit offers from all tiers of Offerors simultaneously; however, proposal evaluations and award determination will occur sequentially in the prescribed order of priority. The tiers for this procurement are as follows: Tier-1 Service?Disabled Veteran?Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): SDVOSBs shall be evaluated first in accordance with VA’s statutory obligation to prioritize verified SDVOSBs when the VA Rule of Two is met. If no award can be made at Tier-1, then verified VOSB offers will be evaluated next in Tier-2, consistent with the Veterans First hierarchy. Tier-2 Veteran?Owned Small Business (VOSB): If no award can be made at Tier 2, the Government will evaluate offers from all other eligible small business concerns, (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB are considered before considering other small business concerns), in Tier 3 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101-3 and VAAR 815.101-370 (Class Deviation). Tier-3 Other Small Business Concerns: If no award can be made at Tier-3, the Government will evaluate offers from all Other-Than-Small-Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses)) in Tier 4 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101?3 and 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Tier-4 Other?Than?Small Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses): If no award can be made under any small business Tier 1 through 3, the Government will evaluate offers from other?than?small businesses or large business concerns in Tier 4. This tiered evaluation methodology is authorized under 38 U.S.C. 8127 and implemented through the VA’s Class Deviation to VAAR 815.101?370, which permits the use of tiered set?aside procedures to minimize procurement delays in situations where market research indicates that award at the SDVOSB or VOSB tiers is uncertain. Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Enterprise Procurement Office, Acquisition Service Four Delta Team, 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621. Introduction: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pleased to announce the release of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011, the official Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program. The objective of this national procurement program is to establish multiple single-awards of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Base contracts and resultant FFP/IDIQ Delivery Order contracts to be awarded on a per-Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and per-Sub-Line Item Number (SLIN) basis for the procurement of FDA-cleared electro-therapeutic devices and accessories supporting non-opioid pain management for Veterans across all VA Medical Centers and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. This solicitation recompetition of the expiring legacy TENS contract and expands the legacy TENS procurement program to include Interferential Current Therapy (IFC) devices, Short-Wave Diathermy (SWD) devices (thermal and non-thermal), and portable Neuromodulation systems - for the treatment of headache disorders to be inclusive all unique parent CLIN devices and the device accessories has enumerated at the discrete subordinate SLINs. The device accessories categorized as SLINs include but are not limited to electrodes, lead wires, power chargers, garment-based applicators, and associated other consumables. Each product of the ETMPM-TENS requirement is mapped to unique parent CLIN and a discrete subordinate SLINs with universal Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs) applicable to all CLINs/SLINs and individual CLIN/SLIN-specific MTRs. Key Dates: RFP Questions Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT, questions received after this deadline may receive a Government response or receipt acknowledgement. Proposal Package and Product Samples Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. Early proposal package and product samples are encouraged. Anticipated Award: The results of competition ultimately determine when and if award(s) can be made, but the VA intends to finalize award decisions on or before but no later than January 19, 2027, the expiration date of the legacy TENS contract. The VA reserves the right not to make an award or to make award on some CLINs/SLINs but not all the CLINs/SLINs enumerated in the solicitation. Proposal Package Submission Instructions: A responsive proposal is one that conforms to the solicitation in all material respects and complies fully with all instructions contained therein, including but not limited to Offerors’ certifications, representations, submission formatting, inclusion of all mandatory documentation, and the shipment of product samples to the VA’s Denver Logistic Services facility in Golden, Colorado in accordance with the product samples delivery requirements as stated throughout the RFP. Submission of a proposal package in response to Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with the preparation, development, and submission of proposals, proposal package documentation, and any required product samples shall be borne solely by the Offeror. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not reimburse, compensate, or otherwise pay Offerors for any expenses incurred in the preparation or submission of proposal materials or product samples. Offerors shall not invoice the Government for such costs. All proposal preparation and submission activities are performed at the Offeror’s own expense. Policy Note: In the event of a conflict between this Solicitation Notice posted at the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) website at https://www.sam.gov and solicitation number 36C79126R0011, the solicitation shall prevail, govern, and control. Proposal Packages must include but are not limited to the following: Properly Executed SF 1449: Complete the name/title, signature, and date signed Blocks 30a–30c of the SF 1449. Complete the information entries of all Section B Continuation Pages to include filling in all required YELLOW highlighted text fields for the Offeror’s primary point of contact. Include the fully executed SF 1449 as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Submission of a Technical Capability Statement: All Offerors shall submit a Technical Capability Statement that adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s capability to fulfill all universal MTRs and the CLINs/SLINs-specific MTRs for all offered products and adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s clear and complete understanding of the ETMPM-TENS requirement and the Offeror’s capability to deliver the required products as ordered within 30 calendar days of order receipt. The Technical Capability Statement shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters (Required for all Non-Manufacturers): Submit a current, valid OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letter(s) accounting for all non-manufacturer products on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. FDA Clearance Letters: All Offerors shall submit valid FDA 510(k) clearance letters/documentation or other applicable FDA authorization for every device and accessory offered on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The FDA Clearance Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Past Performance Documentation: All Offerors shall submit the three (3) most recent official CPARS Evaluation Reports, if an Offeror is unable to submit completed CPARS Evaluation Reports due to a lack of past performance, the Offeror shall submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) completed by the Offeror’s three (3) most recent customers. All Offerors shall submit three (3) past performance documents for Government evaluation that may consist of a combination of official CPARS Evaluation Reports and/or Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). The PPQs shall be completed and submitted by the Offeror’s customer(s) directly to the VA’s Contract Specialist via separate document attachments to the PPQs submission email message. The Offeror submitted CPARS Evaluation Reports shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Product Samples: All Offerors shall ship a product sample for every product offered on a per-CLINs/SLINs basis at no cost to the Government. Ship all required product samples for each proposed CLIN/SLIN to: Department of Veterans Affairs Denver Logistics Service (DLS) 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621 Attention: Javier Ramirez and Lisa Mello RFP Number 36C79126R0011 All product samples must be received by the Government personnel at the VA’s DLS facility on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. The early submission of product samples is encouraged. All Required Solicitation Attachments: All Offerors are required to complete, certify, and submit all solicitation attachments (Attachment 0001 - Price Matrix, Attachment 0002- Offeror’s Representations and Certifications, Attachment 0003 - Limitations on Subcontracting, Attachment 0004 - Buy American Certificate, Attachment 0005 - Trade Agreements Certificate, and Attachment 0006 - Past Performance Questionnaire - utilized by Offerors on an as needed basis). The Attachments to this solicitation shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Policy Note: If any conflict exists between offered end-product country-of-origin (COO) entries in Attachment 0002 (FAR 52.212-3) and Attachments 0004 (FAR 52.225-2) or 0005 (FAR 52.225-6), the entries in Attachments 0004 and 0005 shall govern for end-product COO eligibility and evaluation under FAR Part 25. The VA will rely on CLIN/SLIN-level COO declarations in these attachments for Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act compliance. Proposal Package Documentation Submission Method: Submit all proposal documents electronically by email message with attached documents to: John Overstake, Primary Contract Specialist: john.overstake@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Alternate Contract Specialist Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov>maurice.walker@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Maurice Walker, Contracting Officer and Source Selection Authority: maurice.walker@va.gov; Use Email Subject Line: “Proposal Submission – RFP 36C79126R0011 – [Offeror Name]”; and The VA will confirm receipt of proposal packages by brief email reply message. Evaluation and Award Methodology: CLINs/SLINs X001–X004: Evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. CLIN/SLIN X005 and X005AA: Evaluated using Best Value – Tradeoff source selection procedures. Responsiveness: Only proposals meeting all material requirements as stated in solicitation number 36C79126R0011 will be evaluated and considered for award. RFP Questions & Government Responses: All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing by email message only addressed to John Overstake at email address john.overstake@va.gov, with a carbon copy (“CC”) message to Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov and a carbon copy (“CC”) message to maurice.walker@va.gov. All Offerors’ RFP questions shall be received on or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. The VA will acknowledge receipt of all timely questions received. All Government responses to timely questions shall be posted on the GPE website at https://www.sam.gov on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. Questions received after the established deadline for the receipt of all questions to the Government in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 may not receive a Government receipt acknowledgement and may not receive a Government response at the sole discretion of the Government. Closing Statement: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sincerely thanks all prospective Offerors for their interest and the significant effort required to prepare and submit responsive proposals. The VA recognizes the substantial commitment time, effort, and resources involved and commends your dedication to supporting our mission. Together, we serve those who have served our great nation with honor, courage, and commitment. It is our privilege to partner with industry participants in delivering the highest quality healthcare and support of America’s Veterans. For full details, instructions, and all solicitation documents, please download the complete RFP package and all six (6) solicitation attachments from this posting. (End of Solicitation Notice 36C79126R0011) Clarifications-Only No Changes Made: (Updated September 19,2026, Offerors' Questions and Government Responses document attached). Updated: September 21, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment to this notice. Updated: September 22, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment to this notice. Updated: September 28, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment document to this notice. Updated: September 28, 2026, a significant number of additional questions were received to justify adding an updated Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment document to this notice. Updated: September 29, 2026, a significant number of additional questions were received to justify adding an updated Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment document to this notice.
Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program
Solicitation Notice: 36C79126R0011 – Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program Notice Type: Solicitation Issuance Notice Solicitation Number: 36C79126R0011 Posted Date: September 18, 2026 Response Due Date: October 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) NAICS Code: 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. The Small Business size standard for NAICS Code 334510 is 1,250 employees. This NAICS code is appropriate as it encompasses the manufacturing of FDA?regulated electromedical therapeutic equipment including TENS, IFC, neuromodulation, and diathermy devices. PSC: 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies Set-Aside: The Tiered Set-Aside Evaluation Approach used by the VA is not classified as a traditional Small Business set-aside, but rather as a competitive negotiated procurement, conducted via a tiered evaluation process aimed at prioritizing award to successive small business categories. This acquisition will be conducted using the VA Tiered Set?Aside Evaluation Approach pursuant to the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127, including the statutory priority ordering prescribed in 38 U.S.C. §?8127(h) (a subsection of the Veterans First Contracting Program statute) and the procedures outlined in Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Under this approach, the Government will solicit offers from all tiers of Offerors simultaneously; however, proposal evaluations and award determination will occur sequentially in the prescribed order of priority. The tiers for this procurement are as follows: Tier-1 Service?Disabled Veteran?Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): SDVOSBs shall be evaluated first in accordance with VA’s statutory obligation to prioritize verified SDVOSBs when the VA Rule of Two is met. If no award can be made at Tier-1, then verified VOSB offers will be evaluated next in Tier-2, consistent with the Veterans First hierarchy. Tier-2 Veteran?Owned Small Business (VOSB): If no award can be made at Tier 2, the Government will evaluate offers from all other eligible small business concerns, (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB are considered before considering other small business concerns), in Tier 3 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101-3 and VAAR 815.101-370 (Class Deviation). Tier-3 Other Small Business Concerns: If no award can be made at Tier-3, the Government will evaluate offers from all Other-Than-Small-Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses)) in Tier 4 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101?3 and 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Tier-4 Other?Than?Small Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses): If no award can be made under any small business Tier 1 through 3, the Government will evaluate offers from other?than?small businesses or large business concerns in Tier 4. This tiered evaluation methodology is authorized under 38 U.S.C. 8127 and implemented through the VA’s Class Deviation to VAAR 815.101?370, which permits the use of tiered set?aside procedures to minimize procurement delays in situations where market research indicates that award at the SDVOSB or VOSB tiers is uncertain. Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Enterprise Procurement Office, Acquisition Service Four Delta Team, 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621. Introduction: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pleased to announce the release of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011, the official Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program. The objective of this national procurement program is to establish multiple single-awards of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Base contracts and resultant FFP/IDIQ Delivery Order contracts to be awarded on a per-Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and per-Sub-Line Item Number (SLIN) basis for the procurement of FDA-cleared electro-therapeutic devices and accessories supporting non-opioid pain management for Veterans across all VA Medical Centers and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. This solicitation recompetition of the expiring legacy TENS contract and expands the legacy TENS procurement program to include Interferential Current Therapy (IFC) devices, Short-Wave Diathermy (SWD) devices (thermal and non-thermal), and portable Neuromodulation systems - for the treatment of headache disorders to be inclusive all unique parent CLIN devices and the device accessories has enumerated at the discrete subordinate SLINs. The device accessories categorized as SLINs include but are not limited to electrodes, lead wires, power chargers, garment-based applicators, and associated other consumables. Each product of the ETMPM-TENS requirement is mapped to unique parent CLIN and a discrete subordinate SLINs with universal Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs) applicable to all CLINs/SLINs and individual CLIN/SLIN-specific MTRs. Key Dates: RFP Questions Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT, questions received after this deadline may receive a Government response or receipt acknowledgement. Proposal Package and Product Samples Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. Early proposal package and product samples are encouraged. Anticipated Award: The results of competition ultimately determine when and if award(s) can be made, but the VA intends to finalize award decisions on or before but no later than January 19, 2027, the expiration date of the legacy TENS contract. The VA reserves the right not to make an award or to make award on some CLINs/SLINs but not all the CLINs/SLINs enumerated in the solicitation. Proposal Package Submission Instructions: A responsive proposal is one that conforms to the solicitation in all material respects and complies fully with all instructions contained therein, including but not limited to Offerors’ certifications, representations, submission formatting, inclusion of all mandatory documentation, and the shipment of product samples to the VA’s Denver Logistic Services facility in Golden, Colorado in accordance with the product samples delivery requirements as stated throughout the RFP. Submission of a proposal package in response to Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with the preparation, development, and submission of proposals, proposal package documentation, and any required product samples shall be borne solely by the Offeror. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not reimburse, compensate, or otherwise pay Offerors for any expenses incurred in the preparation or submission of proposal materials or product samples. Offerors shall not invoice the Government for such costs. All proposal preparation and submission activities are performed at the Offeror’s own expense. Policy Note: In the event of a conflict between this Solicitation Notice posted at the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) website at https://www.sam.gov and solicitation number 36C79126R0011, the solicitation shall prevail, govern, and control. Proposal Packages must include but are not limited to the following: Properly Executed SF 1449: Complete the name/title, signature, and date signed Blocks 30a–30c of the SF 1449. Complete the information entries of all Section B Continuation Pages to include filling in all required YELLOW highlighted text fields for the Offeror’s primary point of contact. Include the fully executed SF 1449 as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Submission of a Technical Capability Statement: All Offerors shall submit a Technical Capability Statement that adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s capability to fulfill all universal MTRs and the CLINs/SLINs-specific MTRs for all offered products and adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s clear and complete understanding of the ETMPM-TENS requirement and the Offeror’s capability to deliver the required products as ordered within 30 calendar days of order receipt. The Technical Capability Statement shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters (Required for all Non-Manufacturers): Submit a current, valid OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letter(s) accounting for all non-manufacturer products on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. FDA Clearance Letters: All Offerors shall submit valid FDA 510(k) clearance letters/documentation or other applicable FDA authorization for every device and accessory offered on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The FDA Clearance Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Past Performance Documentation: All Offerors shall submit the three (3) most recent official CPARS Evaluation Reports, if an Offeror is unable to submit completed CPARS Evaluation Reports due to a lack of past performance, the Offeror shall submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) completed by the Offeror’s three (3) most recent customers. All Offerors shall submit three (3) past performance documents for Government evaluation that may consist of a combination of official CPARS Evaluation Reports and/or Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). The PPQs shall be completed and submitted by the Offeror’s customer(s) directly to the VA’s Contract Specialist via separate document attachments to the PPQs submission email message. The Offeror submitted CPARS Evaluation Reports shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Product Samples: All Offerors shall ship a product sample for every product offered on a per-CLINs/SLINs basis at no cost to the Government. Ship all required product samples for each proposed CLIN/SLIN to: Department of Veterans Affairs Denver Logistics Service (DLS) 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621 Attention: Javier Ramirez and Lisa Mello RFP Number 36C79126R0011 All product samples must be received by the Government personnel at the VA’s DLS facility on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. The early submission of product samples is encouraged. All Required Solicitation Attachments: All Offerors are required to complete, certify, and submit all solicitation attachments (Attachment 0001 - Price Matrix, Attachment 0002- Offeror’s Representations and Certifications, Attachment 0003 - Limitations on Subcontracting, Attachment 0004 - Buy American Certificate, Attachment 0005 - Trade Agreements Certificate, and Attachment 0006 - Past Performance Questionnaire - utilized by Offerors on an as needed basis). The Attachments to this solicitation shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Policy Note: If any conflict exists between offered end-product country-of-origin (COO) entries in Attachment 0002 (FAR 52.212-3) and Attachments 0004 (FAR 52.225-2) or 0005 (FAR 52.225-6), the entries in Attachments 0004 and 0005 shall govern for end-product COO eligibility and evaluation under FAR Part 25. The VA will rely on CLIN/SLIN-level COO declarations in these attachments for Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act compliance. Proposal Package Documentation Submission Method: Submit all proposal documents electronically by email message with attached documents to: John Overstake, Primary Contract Specialist: john.overstake@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Alternate Contract Specialist Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov>maurice.walker@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Maurice Walker, Contracting Officer and Source Selection Authority: maurice.walker@va.gov; Use Email Subject Line: “Proposal Submission – RFP 36C79126R0011 – [Offeror Name]”; and The VA will confirm receipt of proposal packages by brief email reply message. Evaluation and Award Methodology: CLINs/SLINs X001–X004: Evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. CLIN/SLIN X005 and X005AA: Evaluated using Best Value – Tradeoff source selection procedures. Responsiveness: Only proposals meeting all material requirements as stated in solicitation number 36C79126R0011 will be evaluated and considered for award. RFP Questions & Government Responses: All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing by email message only addressed to John Overstake at email address john.overstake@va.gov, with a carbon copy (“CC”) message to Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov and a carbon copy (“CC”) message to maurice.walker@va.gov. All Offerors’ RFP questions shall be received on or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. The VA will acknowledge receipt of all timely questions received. All Government responses to timely questions shall be posted on the GPE website at https://www.sam.gov on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. Questions received after the established deadline for the receipt of all questions to the Government in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 may not receive a Government receipt acknowledgement and may not receive a Government response at the sole discretion of the Government. Closing Statement: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sincerely thanks all prospective Offerors for their interest and the significant effort required to prepare and submit responsive proposals. The VA recognizes the substantial commitment time, effort, and resources involved and commends your dedication to supporting our mission. Together, we serve those who have served our great nation with honor, courage, and commitment. It is our privilege to partner with industry participants in delivering the highest quality healthcare and support of America’s Veterans. For full details, instructions, and all solicitation documents, please download the complete RFP package and all six (6) solicitation attachments from this posting. (End of Solicitation Notice 36C79126R0011) Clarifications-Only No Changes Made: (Updated September 19,2026, Offerors' Questions and Government Responses document attached). Updated: September 21, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment to this notice. Updated: September 22, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment to this notice. Updated: September 28, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment document to this notice. Updated: September 28, 2026, a significant number of additional questions were received to justify adding an updated Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment document to this notice. Updated: September 29, 2026, a significant number of additional questions were received to justify adding an updated Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment document to this notice. (Updated September 30, 2026) AMENDMENT 00001 TO SOLICITATION NUMBER 36C79126R0011 ISSUED: Purpose: Amendment 00001 to Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011, Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Requirement, is issued to implement mandatory corrections and clarifications identified during the Policy Quality Assurance (PQA) Division’s presolicitation review. This Amendment ensures the solicitation is fully compliant with current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), and VA policy requirements prior to continued proposal submission and evaluation. Summary of Key Revisions: Removal of Attachment 0003: Attachment 0003 (VAAR Clause 852.219-76, Limitations on Subcontracting) has been removed from the solicitation package as a material requirement. Offerors are no longer required to submit this attachment as part of their proposal. Removal of Attachment 0002 – FAR Provision 52.212-3: Attachment 0002 (FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications) is now “RESERVED” under the FAR overhaul and is no longer a material requirement. Offerors are not required to submit this document with their proposals. Correction of Clause References and Dates: All outdated or superseded FAR, RFO, and VAAR clause citations and dates have been updated throughout the solicitation to reflect current deviation dates and regulatory requirements. All “RESERVED” clauses (e.g., 52.212-3, 52.212-5, 852.246-70) and invalid references (e.g., VAAR 852.270-1) have been removed. Addition and Correction of VAAR Clauses: VAAR 852.219-10 has been replaced with VAAR 852.219-73 (VA Notice of Total SDVOSB Set-Aside). VAAR 852.212-71 (Gray Market and Counterfeit Items) has been added. VAAR 852.211-70 and 852.211-72 are now incorporated by full text with required CLIN-specific fill-ins. Correction of Source Selection and Evaluation Citations: All references to source selection procedures have been corrected to cite the appropriate RFO provisions (e.g., LPTA procedures now cite RFO 15.103-2). The Certificate of Competency referral citation is corrected to RFO 19.204. Correction of Attachment Numbering and Instructions: All attachment references have been corrected for accuracy. Instructions for completing Attachment 0001 – Price Matrix now include all CLINs/SLINs (including X003 and X004), and decimal quantity errors have been corrected to display whole numbers. Update of Hyperlinks: All hyperlinks to FAR/RFO full-text repositories have been updated to the correct deviation guide URL. Clarification of Evaluation Factor Importance: The relative importance statement for CLINs X001-X004 has been clarified to state that price is the deciding factor under LPTA procedures. What Remains Unchanged: Scope and Objectives: The overall scope, objectives, and technical requirements of the ETMPM-TENS procurement remain unchanged. The solicitation continues to seek proposals for FDA-cleared electrotherapeutic devices and accessories as described in the Statement of Need and Minimum Technical Requirements. Tiered Set Aside Evaluation Methodology and Competition Approach: The source selection methodology (LPTA for CLINs X001-X004, Best Value Tradeoff for CLIN X005), tiered set-aside evaluation approach, and all other competition procedures remain unchanged. Proposal Submission Instructions: The process for submitting proposals, including the requirement to submit a signed SF 1449, completed Section B entries, Technical Capability Statement, and all required attachments (except those removed by this amendment), remains unchanged. Instructions to Offerors: Offerors are advised to carefully review the revised solicitation and all attachments. All proposals must conform to the updated requirements and instructions. Proposals that do not comply with the revised solicitation, including the removal of Attachment 0002 and Attachment 0003 as material requirements, may be deemed nonresponsive. Conclusion: Amendment 00001 is issued to ensure full compliance with current regulatory requirements and to clarify proposal submission obligations. No substantive changes have been made to the acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, or competition approach. All other terms and conditions of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 remain unchanged. (End of Amendment 001 Explanation)
Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program
Solicitation Notice: 36C79126R0011 – Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program Notice Type: Solicitation Issuance Notice Solicitation Number: 36C79126R0011 Posted Date: September 18, 2026 Response Due Date: October 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) NAICS Code: 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. The Small Business size standard for NAICS Code 334510 is 1,250 employees. This NAICS code is appropriate as it encompasses the manufacturing of FDA?regulated electromedical therapeutic equipment including TENS, IFC, neuromodulation, and diathermy devices. PSC: 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies Set-Aside: The Tiered Set-Aside Evaluation Approach used by the VA is not classified as a traditional Small Business set-aside, but rather as a competitive negotiated procurement, conducted via a tiered evaluation process aimed at prioritizing award to successive small business categories. This acquisition will be conducted using the VA Tiered Set?Aside Evaluation Approach pursuant to the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127, including the statutory priority ordering prescribed in 38 U.S.C. §?8127(h) (a subsection of the Veterans First Contracting Program statute) and the procedures outlined in Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Under this approach, the Government will solicit offers from all tiers of Offerors simultaneously; however, proposal evaluations and award determination will occur sequentially in the prescribed order of priority. The tiers for this procurement are as follows: Tier-1 Service?Disabled Veteran?Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): SDVOSBs shall be evaluated first in accordance with VA’s statutory obligation to prioritize verified SDVOSBs when the VA Rule of Two is met. If no award can be made at Tier-1, then verified VOSB offers will be evaluated next in Tier-2, consistent with the Veterans First hierarchy. Tier-2 Veteran?Owned Small Business (VOSB): If no award can be made at Tier 2, the Government will evaluate offers from all other eligible small business concerns, (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB are considered before considering other small business concerns), in Tier 3 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101-3 and VAAR 815.101-370 (Class Deviation). Tier-3 Other Small Business Concerns: If no award can be made at Tier-3, the Government will evaluate offers from all Other-Than-Small-Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses)) in Tier 4 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101?3 and 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Tier-4 Other?Than?Small Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses): If no award can be made under any small business Tier 1 through 3, the Government will evaluate offers from other?than?small businesses or large business concerns in Tier 4. This tiered evaluation methodology is authorized under 38 U.S.C. 8127 and implemented through the VA’s Class Deviation to VAAR 815.101?370, which permits the use of tiered set?aside procedures to minimize procurement delays in situations where market research indicates that award at the SDVOSB or VOSB tiers is uncertain. Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Enterprise Procurement Office, Acquisition Service Four Delta Team, 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621. Introduction: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pleased to announce the release of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011, the official Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program. The objective of this national procurement program is to establish multiple single-awards of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Base contracts and resultant FFP/IDIQ Delivery Order contracts to be awarded on a per-Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and per-Sub-Line Item Number (SLIN) basis for the procurement of FDA-cleared electro-therapeutic devices and accessories supporting non-opioid pain management for Veterans across all VA Medical Centers and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. This solicitation recompetition of the expiring legacy TENS contract and expands the legacy TENS procurement program to include Interferential Current Therapy (IFC) devices, Short-Wave Diathermy (SWD) devices (thermal and non-thermal), and portable Neuromodulation systems - for the treatment of headache disorders to be inclusive all unique parent CLIN devices and the device accessories has enumerated at the discrete subordinate SLINs. The device accessories categorized as SLINs include but are not limited to electrodes, lead wires, power chargers, garment-based applicators, and associated other consumables. Each product of the ETMPM-TENS requirement is mapped to unique parent CLIN and a discrete subordinate SLINs with universal Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs) applicable to all CLINs/SLINs and individual CLIN/SLIN-specific MTRs. Key Dates: RFP Questions Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT, questions received after this deadline may receive a Government response or receipt acknowledgement. Proposal Package and Product Samples Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. Early proposal package and product samples are encouraged. Anticipated Award: The results of competition ultimately determine when and if award(s) can be made, but the VA intends to finalize award decisions on or before but no later than January 19, 2027, the expiration date of the legacy TENS contract. The VA reserves the right not to make an award or to make award on some CLINs/SLINs but not all the CLINs/SLINs enumerated in the solicitation. Proposal Package Submission Instructions: A responsive proposal is one that conforms to the solicitation in all material respects and complies fully with all instructions contained therein, including but not limited to Offerors’ certifications, representations, submission formatting, inclusion of all mandatory documentation, and the shipment of product samples to the VA’s Denver Logistic Services facility in Golden, Colorado in accordance with the product samples delivery requirements as stated throughout the RFP. Submission of a proposal package in response to Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with the preparation, development, and submission of proposals, proposal package documentation, and any required product samples shall be borne solely by the Offeror. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not reimburse, compensate, or otherwise pay Offerors for any expenses incurred in the preparation or submission of proposal materials or product samples. Offerors shall not invoice the Government for such costs. All proposal preparation and submission activities are performed at the Offeror’s own expense. Policy Note: In the event of a conflict between this Solicitation Notice posted at the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) website at https://www.sam.gov and solicitation number 36C79126R0011, the solicitation shall prevail, govern, and control. Proposal Packages must include but are not limited to the following: Properly Executed SF 1449: Complete the name/title, signature, and date signed Blocks 30a–30c of the SF 1449. Complete the information entries of all Section B Continuation Pages to include filling in all required YELLOW highlighted text fields for the Offeror’s primary point of contact. Include the fully executed SF 1449 as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Submission of a Technical Capability Statement: All Offerors shall submit a Technical Capability Statement that adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s capability to fulfill all universal MTRs and the CLINs/SLINs-specific MTRs for all offered products and adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s clear and complete understanding of the ETMPM-TENS requirement and the Offeror’s capability to deliver the required products as ordered within 30 calendar days of order receipt. The Technical Capability Statement shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters (Required for all Non-Manufacturers): Submit a current, valid OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letter(s) accounting for all non-manufacturer products on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. FDA Clearance Letters: All Offerors shall submit valid FDA 510(k) clearance letters/documentation or other applicable FDA authorization for every device and accessory offered on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The FDA Clearance Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Past Performance Documentation: All Offerors shall submit the three (3) most recent official CPARS Evaluation Reports, if an Offeror is unable to submit completed CPARS Evaluation Reports due to a lack of past performance, the Offeror shall submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) completed by the Offeror’s three (3) most recent customers. All Offerors shall submit three (3) past performance documents for Government evaluation that may consist of a combination of official CPARS Evaluation Reports and/or Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). The PPQs shall be completed and submitted by the Offeror’s customer(s) directly to the VA’s Contract Specialist via separate document attachments to the PPQs submission email message. The Offeror submitted CPARS Evaluation Reports shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Product Samples: All Offerors shall ship a product sample for every product offered on a per-CLINs/SLINs basis at no cost to the Government. Ship all required product samples for each proposed CLIN/SLIN to: Department of Veterans Affairs Denver Logistics Service (DLS) 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621 Attention: Javier Ramirez and Lisa Mello RFP Number 36C79126R0011 All product samples must be received by the Government personnel at the VA’s DLS facility on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. The early submission of product samples is encouraged. All Required Solicitation Attachments: All Offerors are required to complete, certify, and submit all solicitation attachments (Attachment 0001 - Price Matrix, Attachment 0002- Offeror’s Representations and Certifications, Attachment 0003 - Limitations on Subcontracting, Attachment 0004 - Buy American Certificate, Attachment 0005 - Trade Agreements Certificate, and Attachment 0006 - Past Performance Questionnaire - utilized by Offerors on an as needed basis). The Attachments to this solicitation shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Policy Note: If any conflict exists between offered end-product country-of-origin (COO) entries in Attachment 0002 (FAR 52.212-3) and Attachments 0004 (FAR 52.225-2) or 0005 (FAR 52.225-6), the entries in Attachments 0004 and 0005 shall govern for end-product COO eligibility and evaluation under FAR Part 25. The VA will rely on CLIN/SLIN-level COO declarations in these attachments for Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act compliance. Proposal Package Documentation Submission Method: Submit all proposal documents electronically by email message with attached documents to: John Overstake, Primary Contract Specialist: john.overstake@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Alternate Contract Specialist Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov>maurice.walker@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Maurice Walker, Contracting Officer and Source Selection Authority: maurice.walker@va.gov; Use Email Subject Line: “Proposal Submission – RFP 36C79126R0011 – [Offeror Name]”; and The VA will confirm receipt of proposal packages by brief email reply message. Evaluation and Award Methodology: CLINs/SLINs X001–X004: Evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. CLIN/SLIN X005 and X005AA: Evaluated using Best Value – Tradeoff source selection procedures. Responsiveness: Only proposals meeting all material requirements as stated in solicitation number 36C79126R0011 will be evaluated and considered for award. RFP Questions & Government Responses: All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing by email message only addressed to John Overstake at email address john.overstake@va.gov, with a carbon copy (“CC”) message to Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov and a carbon copy (“CC”) message to maurice.walker@va.gov. All Offerors’ RFP questions shall be received on or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. The VA will acknowledge receipt of all timely questions received. All Government responses to timely questions shall be posted on the GPE website at https://www.sam.gov on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. Questions received after the established deadline for the receipt of all questions to the Government in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 may not receive a Government receipt acknowledgement and may not receive a Government response at the sole discretion of the Government. Closing Statement: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sincerely thanks all prospective Offerors for their interest and the significant effort required to prepare and submit responsive proposals. The VA recognizes the substantial commitment time, effort, and resources involved and commends your dedication to supporting our mission. Together, we serve those who have served our great nation with honor, courage, and commitment. It is our privilege to partner with industry participants in delivering the highest quality healthcare and support of America’s Veterans. For full details, instructions, and all solicitation documents, please download the complete RFP package and all six (6) solicitation attachments from this posting. (End of Solicitation Notice 36C79126R0011) Clarifications-Only No Changes Made: (Updated September 19,2026, Offerors' Questions and Government Responses document attached). Updated: September 21, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment to this notice. Updated: September 22, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment to this notice.
Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program
Solicitation Notice: 36C79126R0011 – Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program Notice Type: Solicitation Issuance Notice Solicitation Number: 36C79126R0011 Posted Date: September 18, 2026 Response Due Date: October 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) NAICS Code: 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. The Small Business size standard for NAICS Code 334510 is 1,250 employees. This NAICS code is appropriate as it encompasses the manufacturing of FDA?regulated electromedical therapeutic equipment including TENS, IFC, neuromodulation, and diathermy devices. PSC: 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies Set-Aside: The Tiered Set-Aside Evaluation Approach used by the VA is not classified as a traditional Small Business set-aside, but rather as a competitive negotiated procurement, conducted via a tiered evaluation process aimed at prioritizing award to successive small business categories. This acquisition will be conducted using the VA Tiered Set?Aside Evaluation Approach pursuant to the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127, including the statutory priority ordering prescribed in 38 U.S.C. §?8127(h) (a subsection of the Veterans First Contracting Program statute) and the procedures outlined in Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Under this approach, the Government will solicit offers from all tiers of Offerors simultaneously; however, proposal evaluations and award determination will occur sequentially in the prescribed order of priority. The tiers for this procurement are as follows: Tier-1 Service?Disabled Veteran?Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): SDVOSBs shall be evaluated first in accordance with VA’s statutory obligation to prioritize verified SDVOSBs when the VA Rule of Two is met. If no award can be made at Tier-1, then verified VOSB offers will be evaluated next in Tier-2, consistent with the Veterans First hierarchy. Tier-2 Veteran?Owned Small Business (VOSB): If no award can be made at Tier 2, the Government will evaluate offers from all other eligible small business concerns, (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB are considered before considering other small business concerns), in Tier 3 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101-3 and VAAR 815.101-370 (Class Deviation). Tier-3 Other Small Business Concerns: If no award can be made at Tier-3, the Government will evaluate offers from all Other-Than-Small-Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses)) in Tier 4 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101?3 and 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Tier-4 Other?Than?Small Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses): If no award can be made under any small business Tier 1 through 3, the Government will evaluate offers from other?than?small businesses or large business concerns in Tier 4. This tiered evaluation methodology is authorized under 38 U.S.C. 8127 and implemented through the VA’s Class Deviation to VAAR 815.101?370, which permits the use of tiered set?aside procedures to minimize procurement delays in situations where market research indicates that award at the SDVOSB or VOSB tiers is uncertain. Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Enterprise Procurement Office, Acquisition Service Four Delta Team, 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621. Introduction: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pleased to announce the release of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011, the official Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program. The objective of this national procurement program is to establish multiple single-awards of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Base contracts and resultant FFP/IDIQ Delivery Order contracts to be awarded on a per-Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and per-Sub-Line Item Number (SLIN) basis for the procurement of FDA-cleared electro-therapeutic devices and accessories supporting non-opioid pain management for Veterans across all VA Medical Centers and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. This solicitation recompetition of the expiring legacy TENS contract and expands the legacy TENS procurement program to include Interferential Current Therapy (IFC) devices, Short-Wave Diathermy (SWD) devices (thermal and non-thermal), and portable Neuromodulation systems - for the treatment of headache disorders to be inclusive all unique parent CLIN devices and the device accessories has enumerated at the discrete subordinate SLINs. The device accessories categorized as SLINs include but are not limited to electrodes, lead wires, power chargers, garment-based applicators, and associated other consumables. Each product of the ETMPM-TENS requirement is mapped to unique parent CLIN and a discrete subordinate SLINs with universal Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs) applicable to all CLINs/SLINs and individual CLIN/SLIN-specific MTRs. Key Dates: RFP Questions Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT, questions received after this deadline may receive a Government response or receipt acknowledgement. Proposal Package and Product Samples Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. Early proposal package and product samples are encouraged. Anticipated Award: The results of competition ultimately determine when and if award(s) can be made, but the VA intends to finalize award decisions on or before but no later than January 19, 2027, the expiration date of the legacy TENS contract. The VA reserves the right not to make an award or to make award on some CLINs/SLINs but not all the CLINs/SLINs enumerated in the solicitation. Proposal Package Submission Instructions: A responsive proposal is one that conforms to the solicitation in all material respects and complies fully with all instructions contained therein, including but not limited to Offerors’ certifications, representations, submission formatting, inclusion of all mandatory documentation, and the shipment of product samples to the VA’s Denver Logistic Services facility in Golden, Colorado in accordance with the product samples delivery requirements as stated throughout the RFP. Submission of a proposal package in response to Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with the preparation, development, and submission of proposals, proposal package documentation, and any required product samples shall be borne solely by the Offeror. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not reimburse, compensate, or otherwise pay Offerors for any expenses incurred in the preparation or submission of proposal materials or product samples. Offerors shall not invoice the Government for such costs. All proposal preparation and submission activities are performed at the Offeror’s own expense. Policy Note: In the event of a conflict between this Solicitation Notice posted at the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) website at https://www.sam.gov and solicitation number 36C79126R0011, the solicitation shall prevail, govern, and control. Proposal Packages must include but are not limited to the following: Properly Executed SF 1449: Complete the name/title, signature, and date signed Blocks 30a–30c of the SF 1449. Complete the information entries of all Section B Continuation Pages to include filling in all required YELLOW highlighted text fields for the Offeror’s primary point of contact. Include the fully executed SF 1449 as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Submission of a Technical Capability Statement: All Offerors shall submit a Technical Capability Statement that adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s capability to fulfill all universal MTRs and the CLINs/SLINs-specific MTRs for all offered products and adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s clear and complete understanding of the ETMPM-TENS requirement and the Offeror’s capability to deliver the required products as ordered within 30 calendar days of order receipt. The Technical Capability Statement shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters (Required for all Non-Manufacturers): Submit a current, valid OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letter(s) accounting for all non-manufacturer products on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. FDA Clearance Letters: All Offerors shall submit valid FDA 510(k) clearance letters/documentation or other applicable FDA authorization for every device and accessory offered on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The FDA Clearance Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Past Performance Documentation: All Offerors shall submit the three (3) most recent official CPARS Evaluation Reports, if an Offeror is unable to submit completed CPARS Evaluation Reports due to a lack of past performance, the Offeror shall submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) completed by the Offeror’s three (3) most recent customers. All Offerors shall submit three (3) past performance documents for Government evaluation that may consist of a combination of official CPARS Evaluation Reports and/or Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). The PPQs shall be completed and submitted by the Offeror’s customer(s) directly to the VA’s Contract Specialist via separate document attachments to the PPQs submission email message. The Offeror submitted CPARS Evaluation Reports shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Product Samples: All Offerors shall ship a product sample for every product offered on a per-CLINs/SLINs basis at no cost to the Government. Ship all required product samples for each proposed CLIN/SLIN to: Department of Veterans Affairs Denver Logistics Service (DLS) 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621 Attention: Javier Ramirez and Lisa Mello RFP Number 36C79126R0011 All product samples must be received by the Government personnel at the VA’s DLS facility on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. The early submission of product samples is encouraged. All Required Solicitation Attachments: All Offerors are required to complete, certify, and submit all solicitation attachments (Attachment 0001 - Price Matrix, Attachment 0002- Offeror’s Representations and Certifications, Attachment 0003 - Limitations on Subcontracting, Attachment 0004 - Buy American Certificate, Attachment 0005 - Trade Agreements Certificate, and Attachment 0006 - Past Performance Questionnaire - utilized by Offerors on an as needed basis). The Attachments to this solicitation shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Policy Note: If any conflict exists between offered end-product country-of-origin (COO) entries in Attachment 0002 (FAR 52.212-3) and Attachments 0004 (FAR 52.225-2) or 0005 (FAR 52.225-6), the entries in Attachments 0004 and 0005 shall govern for end-product COO eligibility and evaluation under FAR Part 25. The VA will rely on CLIN/SLIN-level COO declarations in these attachments for Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act compliance. Proposal Package Documentation Submission Method: Submit all proposal documents electronically by email message with attached documents to: John Overstake, Primary Contract Specialist: john.overstake@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Alternate Contract Specialist Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov>maurice.walker@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Maurice Walker, Contracting Officer and Source Selection Authority: maurice.walker@va.gov; Use Email Subject Line: “Proposal Submission – RFP 36C79126R0011 – [Offeror Name]”; and The VA will confirm receipt of proposal packages by brief email reply message. Evaluation and Award Methodology: CLINs/SLINs X001–X004: Evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. CLIN/SLIN X005 and X005AA: Evaluated using Best Value – Tradeoff source selection procedures. Responsiveness: Only proposals meeting all material requirements as stated in solicitation number 36C79126R0011 will be evaluated and considered for award. RFP Questions & Government Responses: All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing by email message only addressed to John Overstake at email address john.overstake@va.gov, with a carbon copy (“CC”) message to Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov and a carbon copy (“CC”) message to maurice.walker@va.gov. All Offerors’ RFP questions shall be received on or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. The VA will acknowledge receipt of all timely questions received. All Government responses to timely questions shall be posted on the GPE website at https://www.sam.gov on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. Questions received after the established deadline for the receipt of all questions to the Government in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 may not receive a Government receipt acknowledgement and may not receive a Government response at the sole discretion of the Government. Closing Statement: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sincerely thanks all prospective Offerors for their interest and the significant effort required to prepare and submit responsive proposals. The VA recognizes the substantial commitment time, effort, and resources involved and commends your dedication to supporting our mission. Together, we serve those who have served our great nation with honor, courage, and commitment. It is our privilege to partner with industry participants in delivering the highest quality healthcare and support of America’s Veterans. For full details, instructions, and all solicitation documents, please download the complete RFP package and all six (6) solicitation attachments from this posting. (End of Solicitation Notice 36C79126R0011)
Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program
Solicitation Notice: 36C79126R0011 – Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program Notice Type: Solicitation Issuance Notice Solicitation Number: 36C79126R0011 Posted Date: September 18, 2026 Response Due Date: October 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) NAICS Code: 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. The Small Business size standard for NAICS Code 334510 is 1,250 employees. This NAICS code is appropriate as it encompasses the manufacturing of FDA?regulated electromedical therapeutic equipment including TENS, IFC, neuromodulation, and diathermy devices. PSC: 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies Set-Aside: The Tiered Set-Aside Evaluation Approach used by the VA is not classified as a traditional Small Business set-aside, but rather as a competitive negotiated procurement, conducted via a tiered evaluation process aimed at prioritizing award to successive small business categories. This acquisition will be conducted using the VA Tiered Set?Aside Evaluation Approach pursuant to the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127, including the statutory priority ordering prescribed in 38 U.S.C. §?8127(h) (a subsection of the Veterans First Contracting Program statute) and the procedures outlined in Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Under this approach, the Government will solicit offers from all tiers of Offerors simultaneously; however, proposal evaluations and award determination will occur sequentially in the prescribed order of priority. The tiers for this procurement are as follows: Tier-1 Service?Disabled Veteran?Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): SDVOSBs shall be evaluated first in accordance with VA’s statutory obligation to prioritize verified SDVOSBs when the VA Rule of Two is met. If no award can be made at Tier-1, then verified VOSB offers will be evaluated next in Tier-2, consistent with the Veterans First hierarchy. Tier-2 Veteran?Owned Small Business (VOSB): If no award can be made at Tier 2, the Government will evaluate offers from all other eligible small business concerns, (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB are considered before considering other small business concerns), in Tier 3 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101-3 and VAAR 815.101-370 (Class Deviation). Tier-3 Other Small Business Concerns: If no award can be made at Tier-3, the Government will evaluate offers from all Other-Than-Small-Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses)) in Tier 4 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101?3 and 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Tier-4 Other?Than?Small Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses): If no award can be made under any small business Tier 1 through 3, the Government will evaluate offers from other?than?small businesses or large business concerns in Tier 4. This tiered evaluation methodology is authorized under 38 U.S.C. 8127 and implemented through the VA’s Class Deviation to VAAR 815.101?370, which permits the use of tiered set?aside procedures to minimize procurement delays in situations where market research indicates that award at the SDVOSB or VOSB tiers is uncertain. Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Enterprise Procurement Office, Acquisition Service Four Delta Team, 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621. Introduction: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pleased to announce the release of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011, the official Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program. The objective of this national procurement program is to establish multiple single-awards of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Base contracts and resultant FFP/IDIQ Delivery Order contracts to be awarded on a per-Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and per-Sub-Line Item Number (SLIN) basis for the procurement of FDA-cleared electro-therapeutic devices and accessories supporting non-opioid pain management for Veterans across all VA Medical Centers and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. This solicitation recompetition of the expiring legacy TENS contract and expands the legacy TENS procurement program to include Interferential Current Therapy (IFC) devices, Short-Wave Diathermy (SWD) devices (thermal and non-thermal), and portable Neuromodulation systems - for the treatment of headache disorders to be inclusive all unique parent CLIN devices and the device accessories has enumerated at the discrete subordinate SLINs. The device accessories categorized as SLINs include but are not limited to electrodes, lead wires, power chargers, garment-based applicators, and associated other consumables. Each product of the ETMPM-TENS requirement is mapped to unique parent CLIN and a discrete subordinate SLINs with universal Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs) applicable to all CLINs/SLINs and individual CLIN/SLIN-specific MTRs. Key Dates: RFP Questions Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT, questions received after this deadline may receive a Government response or receipt acknowledgement. Proposal Package and Product Samples Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. Early proposal package and product samples are encouraged. Anticipated Award: The results of competition ultimately determine when and if award(s) can be made, but the VA intends to finalize award decisions on or before but no later than January 19, 2027, the expiration date of the legacy TENS contract. The VA reserves the right not to make an award or to make award on some CLINs/SLINs but not all the CLINs/SLINs enumerated in the solicitation. Proposal Package Submission Instructions: A responsive proposal is one that conforms to the solicitation in all material respects and complies fully with all instructions contained therein, including but not limited to Offerors’ certifications, representations, submission formatting, inclusion of all mandatory documentation, and the shipment of product samples to the VA’s Denver Logistic Services facility in Golden, Colorado in accordance with the product samples delivery requirements as stated throughout the RFP. Submission of a proposal package in response to Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with the preparation, development, and submission of proposals, proposal package documentation, and any required product samples shall be borne solely by the Offeror. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not reimburse, compensate, or otherwise pay Offerors for any expenses incurred in the preparation or submission of proposal materials or product samples. Offerors shall not invoice the Government for such costs. All proposal preparation and submission activities are performed at the Offeror’s own expense. Policy Note: In the event of a conflict between this Solicitation Notice posted at the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) website at https://www.sam.gov and solicitation number 36C79126R0011, the solicitation shall prevail, govern, and control. Proposal Packages must include but are not limited to the following: Properly Executed SF 1449: Complete the name/title, signature, and date signed Blocks 30a–30c of the SF 1449. Complete the information entries of all Section B Continuation Pages to include filling in all required YELLOW highlighted text fields for the Offeror’s primary point of contact. Include the fully executed SF 1449 as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Submission of a Technical Capability Statement: All Offerors shall submit a Technical Capability Statement that adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s capability to fulfill all universal MTRs and the CLINs/SLINs-specific MTRs for all offered products and adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s clear and complete understanding of the ETMPM-TENS requirement and the Offeror’s capability to deliver the required products as ordered within 30 calendar days of order receipt. The Technical Capability Statement shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters (Required for all Non-Manufacturers): Submit a current, valid OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letter(s) accounting for all non-manufacturer products on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. FDA Clearance Letters: All Offerors shall submit valid FDA 510(k) clearance letters/documentation or other applicable FDA authorization for every device and accessory offered on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The FDA Clearance Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Past Performance Documentation: All Offerors shall submit the three (3) most recent official CPARS Evaluation Reports, if an Offeror is unable to submit completed CPARS Evaluation Reports due to a lack of past performance, the Offeror shall submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) completed by the Offeror’s three (3) most recent customers. All Offerors shall submit three (3) past performance documents for Government evaluation that may consist of a combination of official CPARS Evaluation Reports and/or Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). The PPQs shall be completed and submitted by the Offeror’s customer(s) directly to the VA’s Contract Specialist via separate document attachments to the PPQs submission email message. The Offeror submitted CPARS Evaluation Reports shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Product Samples: All Offerors shall ship a product sample for every product offered on a per-CLINs/SLINs basis at no cost to the Government. Ship all required product samples for each proposed CLIN/SLIN to: Department of Veterans Affairs Denver Logistics Service (DLS) 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621 Attention: Javier Ramirez and Lisa Mello RFP Number 36C79126R0011 All product samples must be received by the Government personnel at the VA’s DLS facility on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. The early submission of product samples is encouraged. All Required Solicitation Attachments: All Offerors are required to complete, certify, and submit all solicitation attachments (Attachment 0001 - Price Matrix, Attachment 0002- Offeror’s Representations and Certifications, Attachment 0003 - Limitations on Subcontracting, Attachment 0004 - Buy American Certificate, Attachment 0005 - Trade Agreements Certificate, and Attachment 0006 - Past Performance Questionnaire - utilized by Offerors on an as needed basis). The Attachments to this solicitation shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Policy Note: If any conflict exists between offered end-product country-of-origin (COO) entries in Attachment 0002 (FAR 52.212-3) and Attachments 0004 (FAR 52.225-2) or 0005 (FAR 52.225-6), the entries in Attachments 0004 and 0005 shall govern for end-product COO eligibility and evaluation under FAR Part 25. The VA will rely on CLIN/SLIN-level COO declarations in these attachments for Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act compliance. Proposal Package Documentation Submission Method: Submit all proposal documents electronically by email message with attached documents to: John Overstake, Primary Contract Specialist: john.overstake@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Alternate Contract Specialist Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov>maurice.walker@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Maurice Walker, Contracting Officer and Source Selection Authority: maurice.walker@va.gov; Use Email Subject Line: “Proposal Submission – RFP 36C79126R0011 – [Offeror Name]”; and The VA will confirm receipt of proposal packages by brief email reply message. Evaluation and Award Methodology: CLINs/SLINs X001–X004: Evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. CLIN/SLIN X005 and X005AA: Evaluated using Best Value – Tradeoff source selection procedures. Responsiveness: Only proposals meeting all material requirements as stated in solicitation number 36C79126R0011 will be evaluated and considered for award. RFP Questions & Government Responses: All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing by email message only addressed to John Overstake at email address john.overstake@va.gov, with a carbon copy (“CC”) message to Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov and a carbon copy (“CC”) message to maurice.walker@va.gov. All Offerors’ RFP questions shall be received on or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. The VA will acknowledge receipt of all timely questions received. All Government responses to timely questions shall be posted on the GPE website at https://www.sam.gov on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. Questions received after the established deadline for the receipt of all questions to the Government in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 may not receive a Government receipt acknowledgement and may not receive a Government response at the sole discretion of the Government. Closing Statement: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sincerely thanks all prospective Offerors for their interest and the significant effort required to prepare and submit responsive proposals. The VA recognizes the substantial commitment time, effort, and resources involved and commends your dedication to supporting our mission. Together, we serve those who have served our great nation with honor, courage, and commitment. It is our privilege to partner with industry participants in delivering the highest quality healthcare and support of America’s Veterans. For full details, instructions, and all solicitation documents, please download the complete RFP package and all six (6) solicitation attachments from this posting. (End of Solicitation Notice 36C79126R0011) Clarifications-Only No Changes Made: (Updated September 19,2026, Offerors' Questions and Government Responses document attached).
Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program
Solicitation Notice: 36C79126R0011 – Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program Notice Type: Solicitation Issuance Notice Solicitation Number: 36C79126R0011 Posted Date: September 18, 2026 Response Due Date: October 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) NAICS Code: 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. The Small Business size standard for NAICS Code 334510 is 1,250 employees. This NAICS code is appropriate as it encompasses the manufacturing of FDA?regulated electromedical therapeutic equipment including TENS, IFC, neuromodulation, and diathermy devices. PSC: 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies Set-Aside: The Tiered Set-Aside Evaluation Approach used by the VA is not classified as a traditional Small Business set-aside, but rather as a competitive negotiated procurement, conducted via a tiered evaluation process aimed at prioritizing award to successive small business categories. This acquisition will be conducted using the VA Tiered Set?Aside Evaluation Approach pursuant to the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127, including the statutory priority ordering prescribed in 38 U.S.C. §?8127(h) (a subsection of the Veterans First Contracting Program statute) and the procedures outlined in Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Under this approach, the Government will solicit offers from all tiers of Offerors simultaneously; however, proposal evaluations and award determination will occur sequentially in the prescribed order of priority. The tiers for this procurement are as follows: Tier-1 Service?Disabled Veteran?Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): SDVOSBs shall be evaluated first in accordance with VA’s statutory obligation to prioritize verified SDVOSBs when the VA Rule of Two is met. If no award can be made at Tier-1, then verified VOSB offers will be evaluated next in Tier-2, consistent with the Veterans First hierarchy. Tier-2 Veteran?Owned Small Business (VOSB): If no award can be made at Tier 2, the Government will evaluate offers from all other eligible small business concerns, (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB are considered before considering other small business concerns), in Tier 3 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101-3 and VAAR 815.101-370 (Class Deviation). Tier-3 Other Small Business Concerns: If no award can be made at Tier-3, the Government will evaluate offers from all Other-Than-Small-Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses)) in Tier 4 following the tiering procedures established in VAAR 815.101?3 and 815.101?370 (Class Deviation). Tier-4 Other?Than?Small Business (OTSB) Concerns (Large Businesses): If no award can be made under any small business Tier 1 through 3, the Government will evaluate offers from other?than?small businesses or large business concerns in Tier 4. This tiered evaluation methodology is authorized under 38 U.S.C. 8127 and implemented through the VA’s Class Deviation to VAAR 815.101?370, which permits the use of tiered set?aside procedures to minimize procurement delays in situations where market research indicates that award at the SDVOSB or VOSB tiers is uncertain. Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Enterprise Procurement Office, Acquisition Service Four Delta Team, 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621. Introduction: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pleased to announce the release of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011, the official Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Procurement Program. The objective of this national procurement program is to establish multiple single-awards of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Base contracts and resultant FFP/IDIQ Delivery Order contracts to be awarded on a per-Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and per-Sub-Line Item Number (SLIN) basis for the procurement of FDA-cleared electro-therapeutic devices and accessories supporting non-opioid pain management for Veterans across all VA Medical Centers and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. This solicitation recompetition of the expiring legacy TENS contract and expands the legacy TENS procurement program to include Interferential Current Therapy (IFC) devices, Short-Wave Diathermy (SWD) devices (thermal and non-thermal), and portable Neuromodulation systems - for the treatment of headache disorders to be inclusive all unique parent CLIN devices and the device accessories has enumerated at the discrete subordinate SLINs. The device accessories categorized as SLINs include but are not limited to electrodes, lead wires, power chargers, garment-based applicators, and associated other consumables. Each product of the ETMPM-TENS requirement is mapped to unique parent CLIN and a discrete subordinate SLINs with universal Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs) applicable to all CLINs/SLINs and individual CLIN/SLIN-specific MTRs. Key Dates: RFP Questions Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT, questions received after this deadline may receive a Government response or receipt acknowledgement. Proposal Package and Product Samples Due-In Date: On or before but no later than October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. Early proposal package and product samples are encouraged. Anticipated Award: The results of competition ultimately determine when and if award(s) can be made, but the VA intends to finalize award decisions on or before but no later than January 19, 2027, the expiration date of the legacy TENS contract. The VA reserves the right not to make an award or to make award on some CLINs/SLINs but not all the CLINs/SLINs enumerated in the solicitation. Proposal Package Submission Instructions: A responsive proposal is one that conforms to the solicitation in all material respects and complies fully with all instructions contained therein, including but not limited to Offerors’ certifications, representations, submission formatting, inclusion of all mandatory documentation, and the shipment of product samples to the VA’s Denver Logistic Services facility in Golden, Colorado in accordance with the product samples delivery requirements as stated throughout the RFP. Submission of a proposal package in response to Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with the preparation, development, and submission of proposals, proposal package documentation, and any required product samples shall be borne solely by the Offeror. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not reimburse, compensate, or otherwise pay Offerors for any expenses incurred in the preparation or submission of proposal materials or product samples. Offerors shall not invoice the Government for such costs. All proposal preparation and submission activities are performed at the Offeror’s own expense. Policy Note: In the event of a conflict between this Solicitation Notice posted at the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) website at https://www.sam.gov and solicitation number 36C79126R0011, the solicitation shall prevail, govern, and control. Proposal Packages must include but are not limited to the following: Properly Executed SF 1449: Complete the name/title, signature, and date signed Blocks 30a–30c of the SF 1449. Complete the information entries of all Section B Continuation Pages to include filling in all required YELLOW highlighted text fields for the Offeror’s primary point of contact. Include the fully executed SF 1449 as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Submission of a Technical Capability Statement: All Offerors shall submit a Technical Capability Statement that adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s capability to fulfill all universal MTRs and the CLINs/SLINs-specific MTRs for all offered products and adequately demonstrates the Offeror’s clear and complete understanding of the ETMPM-TENS requirement and the Offeror’s capability to deliver the required products as ordered within 30 calendar days of order receipt. The Technical Capability Statement shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters (Required for all Non-Manufacturers): Submit a current, valid OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letter(s) accounting for all non-manufacturer products on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The OEM-issued Authorized Distributor Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. FDA Clearance Letters: All Offerors shall submit valid FDA 510(k) clearance letters/documentation or other applicable FDA authorization for every device and accessory offered on a per-CLIN/SLIN basis. The FDA Clearance Letters shall be submitted as a separate document attachment to the proposal submission email message. Past Performance Documentation: All Offerors shall submit the three (3) most recent official CPARS Evaluation Reports, if an Offeror is unable to submit completed CPARS Evaluation Reports due to a lack of past performance, the Offeror shall submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) completed by the Offeror’s three (3) most recent customers. All Offerors shall submit three (3) past performance documents for Government evaluation that may consist of a combination of official CPARS Evaluation Reports and/or Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). The PPQs shall be completed and submitted by the Offeror’s customer(s) directly to the VA’s Contract Specialist via separate document attachments to the PPQs submission email message. The Offeror submitted CPARS Evaluation Reports shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Product Samples: All Offerors shall ship a product sample for every product offered on a per-CLINs/SLINs basis at no cost to the Government. Ship all required product samples for each proposed CLIN/SLIN to: Department of Veterans Affairs Denver Logistics Service (DLS) 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401-5621 Attention: Javier Ramirez and Lisa Mello RFP Number 36C79126R0011 All product samples must be received by the Government personnel at the VA’s DLS facility on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. The early submission of product samples is encouraged. All Required Solicitation Attachments: All Offerors are required to complete, certify, and submit all solicitation attachments (Attachment 0001 - Price Matrix, Attachment 0002- Offeror’s Representations and Certifications, Attachment 0003 - Limitations on Subcontracting, Attachment 0004 - Buy American Certificate, Attachment 0005 - Trade Agreements Certificate, and Attachment 0006 - Past Performance Questionnaire - utilized by Offerors on an as needed basis). The Attachments to this solicitation shall be submitted as a separate document attachment(s) to the proposal submission email message. Policy Note: If any conflict exists between offered end-product country-of-origin (COO) entries in Attachment 0002 (FAR 52.212-3) and Attachments 0004 (FAR 52.225-2) or 0005 (FAR 52.225-6), the entries in Attachments 0004 and 0005 shall govern for end-product COO eligibility and evaluation under FAR Part 25. The VA will rely on CLIN/SLIN-level COO declarations in these attachments for Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act compliance. Proposal Package Documentation Submission Method: Submit all proposal documents electronically by email message with attached documents to: John Overstake, Primary Contract Specialist: john.overstake@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Alternate Contract Specialist Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov>maurice.walker@va.gov; Carbon Copy (“CC”): Maurice Walker, Contracting Officer and Source Selection Authority: maurice.walker@va.gov; Use Email Subject Line: “Proposal Submission – RFP 36C79126R0011 – [Offeror Name]”; and The VA will confirm receipt of proposal packages by brief email reply message. Evaluation and Award Methodology: CLINs/SLINs X001–X004: Evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. CLIN/SLIN X005 and X005AA: Evaluated using Best Value – Tradeoff source selection procedures. Responsiveness: Only proposals meeting all material requirements as stated in solicitation number 36C79126R0011 will be evaluated and considered for award. RFP Questions & Government Responses: All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing by email message only addressed to John Overstake at email address john.overstake@va.gov, with a carbon copy (“CC”) message to Susanna Huffmaster: susanna.huffmaster@va.gov and a carbon copy (“CC”) message to maurice.walker@va.gov. All Offerors’ RFP questions shall be received on or before but no later than October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. The VA will acknowledge receipt of all timely questions received. All Government responses to timely questions shall be posted on the GPE website at https://www.sam.gov on or before but no later than the common due-in date/time established for the receipt of all proposal submission in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011. Questions received after the established deadline for the receipt of all questions to the Government in response to the issuance of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 may not receive a Government receipt acknowledgement and may not receive a Government response at the sole discretion of the Government. Closing Statement: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sincerely thanks all prospective Offerors for their interest and the significant effort required to prepare and submit responsive proposals. The VA recognizes the substantial commitment time, effort, and resources involved and commends your dedication to supporting our mission. Together, we serve those who have served our great nation with honor, courage, and commitment. It is our privilege to partner with industry participants in delivering the highest quality healthcare and support of America’s Veterans. For full details, instructions, and all solicitation documents, please download the complete RFP package and all six (6) solicitation attachments from this posting. (End of Solicitation Notice 36C79126R0011) Clarifications-Only No Changes Made: (Updated September 19,2026, Offerors' Questions and Government Responses document attached). Updated: September 21, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment to this notice. Updated: September 22, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment to this notice. Updated: September 28, 2026, added Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment document to this notice. Updated: September 28, 2026, a significant number of additional questions were received to justify adding an updated Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment document to this notice. Updated: September 29, 2026, a significant number of additional questions were received to justify adding an updated Prospective Offerors' Questions and Government's Clarifications document as an attachment document to this notice. (Updated September 30, 2026) AMENDMENT 00001 TO SOLICITATION NUMBER 36C79126R0011 ISSUED: Purpose: Amendment 00001 to Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011, Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Requirement, is issued to implement mandatory corrections and clarifications identified during the Policy Quality Assurance (PQA) Division’s presolicitation review. This Amendment ensures the solicitation is fully compliant with current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), and VA policy requirements prior to continued proposal submission and evaluation. Summary of Key Revisions: Removal of Attachment 0003: Attachment 0003 (VAAR Clause 852.219-76, Limitations on Subcontracting) has been removed from the solicitation package as a material requirement. Offerors are no longer required to submit this attachment as part of their proposal. Removal of Attachment 0002 – FAR Provision 52.212-3: Attachment 0002 (FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications) is now “RESERVED” under the FAR overhaul and is no longer a material requirement. Offerors are not required to submit this document with their proposals. Correction of Clause References and Dates: All outdated or superseded FAR, RFO, and VAAR clause citations and dates have been updated throughout the solicitation to reflect current deviation dates and regulatory requirements. All “RESERVED” clauses (e.g., 52.212-3, 52.212-5, 852.246-70) and invalid references (e.g., VAAR 852.270-1) have been removed. Addition and Correction of VAAR Clauses: VAAR 852.219-10 has been replaced with VAAR 852.219-73 (VA Notice of Total SDVOSB Set-Aside). VAAR 852.212-71 (Gray Market and Counterfeit Items) has been added. VAAR 852.211-70 and 852.211-72 are now incorporated by full text with required CLIN-specific fill-ins. Correction of Source Selection and Evaluation Citations: All references to source selection procedures have been corrected to cite the appropriate RFO provisions (e.g., LPTA procedures now cite RFO 15.103-2). The Certificate of Competency referral citation is corrected to RFO 19.204. Correction of Attachment Numbering and Instructions: All attachment references have been corrected for accuracy. Instructions for completing Attachment 0001 – Price Matrix now include all CLINs/SLINs (including X003 and X004), and decimal quantity errors have been corrected to display whole numbers. Update of Hyperlinks: All hyperlinks to FAR/RFO full-text repositories have been updated to the correct deviation guide URL. Clarification of Evaluation Factor Importance: The relative importance statement for CLINs X001-X004 has been clarified to state that price is the deciding factor under LPTA procedures. What Remains Unchanged: Scope and Objectives: The overall scope, objectives, and technical requirements of the ETMPM-TENS procurement remain unchanged. The solicitation continues to seek proposals for FDA-cleared electrotherapeutic devices and accessories as described in the Statement of Need and Minimum Technical Requirements. Tiered Set Aside Evaluation Methodology and Competition Approach: The source selection methodology (LPTA for CLINs X001-X004, Best Value Tradeoff for CLIN X005), tiered set-aside evaluation approach, and all other competition procedures remain unchanged. Proposal Submission Instructions: The process for submitting proposals, including the requirement to submit a signed SF 1449, completed Section B entries, Technical Capability Statement, and all required attachments (except those removed by this amendment), remains unchanged. Instructions to Offerors: Offerors are advised to carefully review the revised solicitation and all attachments. All proposals must conform to the updated requirements and instructions. Proposals that do not comply with the revised solicitation, including the removal of Attachment 0002 and Attachment 0003 as material requirements, may be deemed nonresponsive. Conclusion: Amendment 00001 is issued to ensure full compliance with current regulatory requirements and to clarify proposal submission obligations. No substantive changes have been made to the acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, or competition approach. All other terms and conditions of Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 remain unchanged. (End of Amendment 0001 Explanation) (Updated October 02, 2026) Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 Amendment 0002 Issued: Purpose of Amendment: Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 36C79126R0011 was issued to address critical clarifications and corrections necessary for the Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) procurement program. This amendment ensures that all technical requirements, pricing instructions, and regulatory clauses are fully aligned with the Government’s intent and industry standards, thereby supporting a fair, transparent, and competitive acquisition process. Background and Rationale: During the initial solicitation phase, several discrepancies and ambiguities were identified in the unit of issue definitions, SLIN-level Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs), and pricing instructions. Additionally, feedback from prospective Offerors and internal Government review highlighted the need to revise certain clauses and correct errors in the solicitation attachments. These issues, if left unaddressed, could have resulted in confusion, inconsistent proposal submissions, and potential protest risk. Summary of Revisions and Changes: Revision of SLIN-Level MTRs for Unit of Issue (Each - EA): Amendment 0002 clarifies and standardizes the unit of issue for all SLINs as “Each (EA)” throughout the solicitation. This ensures that Offerors price and deliver products consistently, with each SLIN representing a package of four (4) electrodes as the unit of issue. All product samples must be shipped to the VA’s Denver Logistics Service (DLS) Facility in the unit of issue EA, which equals one (1) device for CLINs and one (1) package of four electrodes for SLINs. Revision of Attachment 0003 – VAAR Clause 852.219-76 Limitations on Subcontracting: The clause was updated for alignment under the Request for Offer (RFO) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), ensuring compliance with VA-specific subcontracting limitations and promoting opportunities for small business participation. Correction of SLINs X001AC and X002AC Material Requirements: Amendment 0002 removes the requirement for 2 in. x 4 in. electrodes from SLIN X001AC and X002AC, aligning the material requirements with clinical needs and industry standards. All SLINs are now priced as a package of four electrodes, eliminating ambiguity and ensuring uniformity across all proposals. Revision of Attachment 0001 – Price Matrix: The Price Matrix was corrected to address Government errors in the Excel spreadsheet, ensuring accurate entry of unit pricing for all CLIN/SLIN groupings. This revision supports clear, auditable pricing submissions and facilitates effective evaluation of proposals. Clarification of Proposal Submission and Sample Shipping Requirements: Amendment 0002 reiterates that all pricing and sample shipments must adhere to the revised unit of issue EA, with explicit instructions for packaging and labeling. This change mitigates risk of misinterpretation and supports efficient receipt and evaluation of product samples at the VA’s DLS Facility. Conclusion: Amendment 0002 was necessary to resolve inconsistencies, clarify technical and pricing requirements, and ensure regulatory compliance within Solicitation 36C79126R0011. These revisions promote fairness, transparency, and operational efficiency in the ETMPM-TENS procurement process, supporting the VA’s mission to deliver safe, effective, non-opioid pain management solutions for Veterans. (End of Amendment 0002 Explanation) (Updated 10/06/2026 - Amendment 0003 to Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 Issued - Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 as Revised by Amendment 0003 is in full force and effect.) Amendment 0003 to Solicitation Number 36C79126R0011 includes the following seven revisions: Removal of Attachment 0004 – BAA Certificate and all related solicitation language. New Mandatory Requirement for Separate Attachment 0001 – Price Matrix Files for Each Alternate Electrode Option (AD SLINs). Clarification of How the VA “Rule of Two” Applies Under Tiered Evaluation. Clarification That AD SLINs Must Always Be Included in the Primary TEP Matrix (Not Optional). Clarification That Multiple AD Matrices Supplement—but Do Not Replace—the Required Primary Price Matrix. Minor Clarifying Adjustments to Related Sections (Non?Substantive), including sample labeling and compatibility evaluation. Retention of Attachment 0003 – VAAR 852.219?76 Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate.Amendment 0003 to Solicitation 36C79126R0011 is issued to strengthen clarity, consistency, and evaluation integrity within the ETMPM?TENS national procurement program. Since the solicitation’s release on September 18, 2026, and following more than one-hundred (100 +) prospective Offerors’ questions submitted by the October 5, 2026, Q&A submission deadline, the VA identified several areas requiring formal clarification to preserve fair competition and defensible source selection. The need for this amendment arises from the evolving understanding of how Offerors intend to structure alternate electrode (AD) offer submissions, how end-product country-of-origin (COO) certifications apply under a TAA?only procurement, and how mandatory small-business compliance documents are to be properly enforced. Earlier amendments corrected pricing tables, SLIN units of issue, and MTRs alignment, but did not address structural submission and evaluation alignment issues revealed during prospective Offerors engagement. Amendment 0003 therefore incorporates seven (7) targeted revisions.
Government of Canada Building HVAC Replacement – Calgary, Alberta
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) intends to retain a contractor to provide construction services for the replacement of an HVAC system and associated equipment that have reached the end of their useful life. The building, located in Calgary, Alberta, was constructed in 1986 and is approximately 1,547 m² in size (930 m² on the main floor and 617 m² in the basement). The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the removal and replacement of existing heating and air conditioning equipment, an air handling unit, make-up air unit, pumps and recirculation pumps, sump pump, and hot water tank. The project also includes the rerouting of ductwork, wiring, devices, and insulation; the relocation and upgrade of the Building Management System (BMS); and associated electrical and control work. Additional work includes targeted partition demolition, refrigerant-related work, installation of chain-link fencing, vents, grilles and louvers, thermostats, testing and balancing, setpoint optimization, and commissioning. The contract period will be until March 31, 2027 This solicitation of bids is open only to Canadian suppliers. There will be a Phase Two site visit. The date, time and location for the Phase Two site visit will be identified during Phase Two to the responsive Phase one bidders. Basis of selection: lowest priced compliant bid Tenders must be submitted by email to: nwr_procurement_bids@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information. Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Procuring Office: Dino Cavalic, Procurement Specialist, Dino.Cavalic@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, NWR CMB, 587-335-6809 Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party. The RCMP has adopted the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the supplier integrity and compliance provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation. Indigenous Procurement: The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.
Design-Build to Budget (DB2B) Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (TUAV) Hangar
PROJECT TITLE: DESIGN-BUILD TO BUDGET (DB2B) - TACTICAL UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (TUAV) HANGAR, PROJECT LOCATION: FT. HUACHUCA, ARIZONA, TYPE: DESIGN-BUILD TO BUDGET (DB2B), NAICS CODE 236220. SIZE STANDARD $45,000,000. PLEASE NOTE THAT BUSINESS SIZE IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) IS DETERMINED BY THE NAICS CODE. IF THE VENDOR SIZE IS NOT LISED CORRECTLY FOR A PARTICULAR NAICS CODE IN SAM, THE BUSINESS WILL BE CONSIDERED OTHER THAN A SMALL BUSINESS.THIS PROJECT IS SET-ASIDE 100% FOR SMALL BUSINESS. PROPOSALS RECEIVED FROM CONCERNS THAT ARE NOT SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS SHALL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE AND WILL BE REJECTED. CMMC LEVEL 1 (SELF) REQUIRED FOR AWARD. FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS ACQUISITION. NO CONTRACT AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL APPROPRIATED FUNDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE.NOTE: SAM IS COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE FOR BOTH REGISTRANTS AND USERS.
Ladner Dredging and Harbour Repairs, Ladner, BC
The Ladner Small Craft Harbour in Ladner, BC, requires maintenance dredging services. The scope of work may also include float and wharf repairs as optional items. Float and wharf repairs may consist of the following: replacement of wheel guard, decking, bullrail, rubboards, gangway repairs, floatation repairs, brow log replacement, temporary float relocation for dredging, and fender and batter pile replacement. The scope of work includes the supply of materials, equipment, tools, services, labour, and all things necessary for the completion of the Work at the Ladner Small Craft Harbour.
Customs House Renovation & Addition
AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON, RAAF TINDAL, AUSTRALIA
SOURCES SOUGHT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON, RAAF TINDAL, AUSTRALIA. This is a Sources Sought announcement only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation because there is no bid package or solicitation available. In order to protect the procurement integrity of any future procurement, if any, that may arise from this announcement, information regarding the technical point of contract will not be given and no appointments for presentations will be made. The intent of this synopsis is to identify potential sources that are capable of construction of an aircraft parking apron primarily to accommodate six large-frame aircraft, shoulders, multiple taxiways, runway connections, and all supporting infrastructure including utilities, airfield lighting, grading and drainage, access roads, site preparation, and Type III in-ground hydrant fueling system at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) may include Subsection 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The applicable size standard is $45 million. The magnitude of construction for this project is anticipated to be between $150,000,000 and $200,000,000. Interested sources having the capability to perform this work are invited to submit a completed Questionnaire (Attachment 1) and Experience Questionnaire (Attachment 2), limited to a total of six (6) single-sided, 8.5”x11” pages and 10-point font or larger. Submit qualifications using the attached forms by electronic mail to merbbyjoyce.n.corpuz.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 19 October 2026, 2:00 PM, HST. Complete information must be submitted as the Government will not seek clarification of information provided. The market survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government will not provide a debriefing on the results of this survey. All information will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purposes intended. NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR FACSIMILIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Responses received after the deadline or without the required information will not be considered. Since this is a Sources Sought announcement only, evaluation letters will not be issued to any respondent.
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON, RAAF TINDAL, AUSTRALIA
SOURCES SOUGHT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON, RAAF TINDAL, AUSTRALIA. This is a Sources Sought announcement only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation because there is no bid package or solicitation available. In order to protect the procurement integrity of any future procurement, if any, that may arise from this announcement, information regarding the technical point of contract will not be given and no appointments for presentations will be made. The intent of this synopsis is to identify potential sources that are capable of construction of an aircraft parking apron primarily to accommodate six large-frame aircraft, shoulders, multiple taxiways, runway connections, and all supporting infrastructure including utilities, airfield lighting, grading and drainage, access roads, site preparation, and Type III in-ground hydrant fueling system at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) may include Subsection 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The applicable size standard is $45 million. The magnitude of construction for this project is anticipated to be between $150,000,000 and $200,000,000. Interested sources having the capability to perform this work are invited to submit a completed Questionnaire (Attachment 1) and Experience Questionnaire (Attachment 2), limited to a total of six (6) single-sided, 8.5”x11” pages and 10-point font or larger. Submit qualifications using the attached forms by electronic mail to merbbyjoyce.n.corpuz.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 19 October 2026, 2:00 PM, HST. Complete information must be submitted as the Government will not seek clarification of information provided. The market survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government will not provide a debriefing on the results of this survey. All information will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purposes intended. NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR FACSIMILIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Responses received after the deadline or without the required information will not be considered. Since this is a Sources Sought announcement only, evaluation letters will not be issued to any respondent.
SOURCES SOUGHT: AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON, RAAF TINDAL, AUSTRALIA
SOURCES SOUGHT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON, RAAF TINDAL, AUSTRALIA. This is a Sources Sought announcement only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation because there is no bid package or solicitation available. In order to protect the procurement integrity of any future procurement, if any, that may arise from this announcement, information regarding the technical point of contract will not be given and no appointments for presentations will be made. The intent of this synopsis is to identify potential sources that are capable of construction of an aircraft parking apron primarily to accommodate six large-frame aircraft, shoulders, multiple taxiways, runway connections, and all supporting infrastructure including utilities, airfield lighting, grading and drainage, access roads, site preparation, and Type III in-ground hydrant fueling system at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) may include Subsection 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The applicable size standard is $45 million. The magnitude of construction for this project is anticipated to be between $150,000,000 and $200,000,000. Interested sources having the capability to perform this work are invited to submit a completed Questionnaire (Attachment 1) and Experience Questionnaire (Attachment 2), limited to a total of six (6) single-sided, 8.5”x11” pages and 10-point font or larger. Submit qualifications using the attached forms by electronic mail to merbbyjoyce.n.corpuz.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 19 October 2026, 2:00 PM, HST. Complete information must be submitted as the Government will not seek clarification of information provided. The market survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government will not provide a debriefing on the results of this survey. All information will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purposes intended. NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR FACSIMILIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Responses received after the deadline or without the required information will not be considered. Since this is a Sources Sought announcement only, evaluation letters will not be issued to any respondent.