J041--ICE MACHINE CLEANING/SANITIZING
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), Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a Request for Quote (RFQ) for ice machine cleaning and service support at the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The full solicitation, 36C26126Q0701, is expected to be posted on SAM.gov on or about May 15, 2026, with quotes tentatively due on June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive cleaning, sanitizing, and service support for ice machines located at the VA Central California Health Care System. Specific details regarding the scope will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-solicitation for a Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 36C26126Q0701
- Anticipated Posting: On or about May 15, 2026
- Tentative Quote Due: June 1, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET (specific time/date to be confirmed in solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code (PSC): J041 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 811310
Place of Performance
VA Central California Health Care System, 2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703, USA.
Submission & Questions
The full solicitation will contain all necessary specifications and information for quoting, including details on when questions must be submitted. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the official posting.
Point of Contact
Gary Christensen, Contract Specialist, gary.christensen@va.gov, (650) 493-5000.