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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on September 14, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

6515--Textiles - Towels and Washcloths

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36C24E26Q0108Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Procurement Operations East Region, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a VA-wide requirement for reusable textiles, specifically towels and washcloths. This notice is intended for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a request for quotes. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and Product Service Code 6515. Interested parties must demonstrate their ability to meet the Minimum Technical Requirements outlined in the provided documentation. To be considered a potential source, interested companies must submit a comprehensive response via email by 3:00 PM EST on September 10, 2026. Required information includes company identification details such as DUNS and UEI, proof of authorization from the original equipment manufacturer, country of origin for items and raw materials, and relevant certifications. Additionally, respondents must provide their business type, socioeconomic status, and complete specific product sourcing templates. All interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management to be eligible for future contract awards resulting from this planning effort.

General Info

VA seeking sources for reusable towels and washcloths via a sources sought notice.

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Nationwide, PA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

5

36C24E26Q0108 - Textiles - Towels and Washcloths

DOCX, High priority: read this first4 pages · amendment
High

MTR for Reusable Textile

XLSX, High priority: read this first9 pages · specifications
High

Product Sourcing Request

DOCX, High priority: read this first1 page · rfq
High

36C24E26Q0108 Sources Sought Notice - Textiles Towels and Washcloths

DOCX, Low priority4 pages · sources-sought
Low

Attachment+3+-+MSPV+Bulk+PSR+Template.zip

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PhaseClosed
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Sources Sought

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Response deadline changed from Sep 10, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026.

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)
Contacts1 person available
OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
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Maureen LongContracting Officer

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE only. Responses to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No quotes are being requested or accepted at this time with this notice.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Procurement Operations East Region, Medical Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Program has a VA-wide requirement for Textiles (Towels and Washcloths) that meet the Minimum Technical Requirements (MTR) on Attachment 1 MTR for Reusable Textile.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code being considered for this procurement is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment and Supplies. The Small Business Size Standard is 800 employees.
Potential Sources shall respond with their ability to provide Textiles meeting all Minimum Technical Requirements. Responses to this notice should include the following: Company Name Company s DUNS Company s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Company s Address Point of Contact Information (i.e. title, phone number and email address) Provide Proof of Authorization to Distribute Items from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Country of Origin for Items Country Where Raw Materials are Sourced List All Certifications (ie USDA BioPreferred Program) Company s capability to meet this requirement and any pertinent information which demonstrates the company s ability to meet the requirements. Federal Supply Schedule contract number, within scope of this effort (if applicable). Company s type of business (small or large) and socioeconomic status whether Service Disable Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Hubzone, 8(a), Women Owned, Small Disadvantaged, etc. If applicable, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must be verified by SBA.
In addition to providing responses to numbers 1 12 above, interested companies must complete Attachment 2 Product Sourcing Request and Attachment 3 MSPV Bulk PSR Template to be considered a complete response.
All responses shall be submitted via email no later than 3:00pm (EST) September 10, 2026 to Maureen Long at contact@example.gov.
Simply responding as an interested party does not constitute your company as a source. Offeror must provide the above requested information. After review of the responses to this sources sought notice, a solicitation announcement may be published in the near future. Responses to this sources sought announcement are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the forthcoming solicitation announcement, in addition to responding to this sources sought notice. All interested parties must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts.
DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

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