5180--Tools required for Veterans Employment with West Star Aviation
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Benefits Administration, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of hand tools under Solicitation 36C10D26Q0109. This acquisition is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The required tools are intended for Veterans Employment with West Star Aviation. Quotations are due by June 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The successful contractor will be required to provide all hand power tools detailed in the attached "Tool List" document. Each quoted item must include its country of origin. Substitutions for brand-name items are permissible but require sufficient documentation to prove equal or better function and quality. The estimated delivery date is 90 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO), with the delivery location being a residential address provided post-award.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (originally a Pre-solicitation notice, but solicitation document is active)
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Product Service Code: 5180 - Sets, Kits, And Outfits Of Hand Tools
- NAICS Code: 332216 - Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing
- Contract Period: Base Period of Performance from July 20, 2026, to October 20, 2026.
- Questions Deadline: June 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Quotation Due Date: June 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published Date: June 4, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must quote all items listed in the "Tool List" and return a signed SF1449. Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical capability, Past Performance, and Price, which are considered equally important.
- Technical evaluation will focus on delivery timeframes and adherence to technical specifications, including country of origin and confirmation of quantities.
- Past Performance will be assessed via CPARS data or two completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). Bidders should ensure their references are prepared to provide thorough feedback using the provided PPQ template.
- Price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Mariam.Ibrahim2@va.gov by the deadline.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a Total SDVOSB Set-Aside. Offerors must be certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award. Specific limitations on subcontracting apply, requiring that at least 50% of the cost of manufacturing supplies/products be incurred by the SDVOSB.
Additional Notes
All invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten network or X12 EDI format to Carlos.Estrella@va.gov. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses, including those related to Buy American, SAM maintenance, and DEI non-discrimination.