H166--Fume Hood Services | Base + 4 Option Years | Health Systems Sciences, LLC | PO# 674C60170

This contract involves the provision of Fume Hood Services at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, including locations in Temple, Waco, and Austin, Texas. It is a new requirement structured as a Base Plus Four Option Years, with the initial performance period beginning on December 1, 2025, and extending through November 30, 2030, contingent upon the exercise of the options. The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA's Total Small Business Set-Aside program, with a total estimated award value of approximately $19 million. The procurement process emphasizes a best value evaluation, considering technical approach, past performance, and price, and includes detailed documentation such as the statement of work, contract clauses, and pricing schedules. The solicitation, numbered 36C25726Q0085, was issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contracting Office 17, located in San Antonio, Texas. The RFQ was posted on November 14, 2025, with a submission deadline of November 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The contract builds upon an incumbent contract (number 36C25721P0168), indicating continuity in service provision, and clarifies that this is a new requirement rather than a recompete. Interested vendors are instructed to submit their offers via email to the designated Contract Specialist, Maria Orosco-Hofmann, and must ensure active SAM registration to qualify. The procurement process includes a Q&A period to address technical inquiries, ensuring clarity and transparency for all potential offerors.