H965--VISN 4 West CETA Certification

This solicitation, identified as 36C24426Q0205, requests quotes for commercial items under a combined synopsis/solicitation format in line with FAR Subpart 12.2. Issued by the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and relates to obtaining the Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) Certification. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and submit their quotes by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on February 10, 2026. The solicitation does not have a traditional written version; instead, this announcement serves as the sole solicitation, with all communications and questions directed via email to the contracting officer, Loretta Payne, before the deadline of February 6, 2026. Awards resulting from this solicitation will be issued using Standard Form 1449. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541380, indicating professional and technical services. The contracting officer, reachable by email and phone, is the primary point of contact for all inquiries. The solicitation’s emphasis on SDVOSBC set-aside highlights a commitment to supporting veteran-owned small businesses. The lack of physical place of performance specification indicates flexibility or remote work related to the certification service. This solicitation is an important opportunity for eligible businesses specializing in controlled environment testing certification to engage with a federal agency.