What this opportunity is
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking services for kitchen hood and vent exhaust cleaning, specifically at the G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), making it suitable for eligible small firms in this category. The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation, indicating that interested vendors should prepare to submit their best offers without the possibility of discussions or negotiations.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice
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SUBJECT* Hospital Kitchen Hood and Vent Cleaning
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 72114
SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25626Q0883
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 06-12-2026 10 AM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO,
USA
ARCHIVE 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N
SET-ASIDE
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* S299
NAICS CODE* 561790
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs
Chief, A&MM (90C/NLR)
Central Arkansas Veterans HCS
2200 Fort Roots Drive, Bldg 41, Room 200
North Little Rock, AR., 72114- 1706
POINT OF CONTACT* Contract Specialist
Kolbi Barton
kolbi.barton@va.gov
501-216-5549
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs
G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery VA Medical Center
1500 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Jackson MS.,
POSTAL CODE 39216-5116
COUNTRY U.S.A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS
This acquisition is being procured using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the authority of FAR
Part 13.5 procedures. This solicitation has been set aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned
Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) which includes all CLIN items being requested in the solicitation. The
Government intends to solicit this requirement and award a subsequent contract without discussions,
clarifications, or negotiations. However if necessary the Government will seek clarification and additional
information for offers that are submitted from any eligible offeror. Offerors are encouraged to provide
their best offer initially because the opportunity to enter into discussions or to provide a better offer at a
later time will not be possible. The Government intends to award to the offeror whose offer represents
the best value to the government after consideration of all technical and price factors. FAR Part 52.212-2,
Evaluation - Commercial Items: does not apply to this solicitation. Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-2,
the Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to a single successful offeror/contractor whose
offer/quote in response to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Award will be
made to the lowest priced offeror that meets or exceeds ALL requirements of this solicitation and
the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
OFFER SUBMISSION GUIDANCE:
Offer Submission Guidance: Offers shall be submitted via e-mail only to Kolbi Barton, Contract
Specialist, kolbi.barton@va.gov. Offers shall be submitted on or before the close date/time as specified in
this solicitation. Offers are due no later than Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, by 10 A.M. CDT (Jackson, MS).
Any contractor submissions or requests for information about this RFQ received after the closing date and
time of this solicitation (for any reason) are late, and shall not be considered. It is unlikely that the
solicitation close date will be extended so offerors are encouraged to respond on or before the close date
with their best offer.
Solicitation Questions: Questions about this solicitation shall be accepted up until Monday, June. 15th,
2026, by 10:00 AM. CDT (Jackson, MS). Questions shall be submitted via e-mail only to Kolbi Barton,
Contract Specialist, kolbi.barton@va.gov. No additional questions or requests for
information/clarification shall be accepted after Monday, June 15th
, 2026. Questions/answers will be
posted via an amendment to this solicitation. It is the responsibility of the contractor to monitor
FedBizOpps for any and all amendments to this solicitation. Questions shall only be accepted from those
parties who are an interested party to this solicitation. As this solicitation has been set aside for
SDVOSB’s, questions shall only be accepted from SDVOSB’s. Questions (to include requests for
information/clarification) from contractors in other socioeconomic categories shall not be accepted.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFER PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
Offerors shall submit their offer in two volumes as detailed in this section of the solicitation. All offers
shall conform to the solicitation provisions and be prepared in accordance with this section. Offers shall
be clearly and concisely written as well as neat, indexed (cross indexed as appropriate) and be logically
assembled. All pages shall be appropriately numbered and the font chosen should be easily readable. Each
volume will be separated by section and will include a Table of Contents identifying each section.
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OVERALL ARRANGEMENT OF OFFERS
Volume 1 will contain responses to Technical Capability evaluation criteria. Technical Capability is
comprised of the following factors: A. Relevant Experience, B. Personnel Qualifications, Capabilities,
and Certifications, and C. Schedule. This volume will be clearly marked on the outside and on the cover
page with the Offeror’s name, the solicitation number, and the title “Technical Proposal”. Volume 1 must
not contain any pricing information. Volume 1 shall also contain responses to the technical criteria
identified/listed in the attachment entitled “Technical Verification Sheet, Fire Alarm & Fire Suppression”
that accompanies this solicitation. Such input/feedback is necessary to ensure that potential offerors are
specifically addressing the specific need requirements of this solicitation and the PWS in relation to their
relevant qualifications and related experience to this requirement.
Volume 2 will contain the information required under the price factors listed below. This volume will be
clearly marked on the outside and on the cover page with the Offeror’s name, the solicitation number, and
the title “Price Proposal”.
a) Pricing shall be entered as required on the pricing schedule and totaled at the bottom of the pricing
schedule.
b) A copy of the offeror’s registration with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) showing that
the offeror is registered and active within that system
VOLUME 1 – TECHNICAL Volume
Technical Cap…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.