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R426--Miami VHA Telephone Switchboard Operator Service (VA-26-00030801)

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36C24826Q0971Federal

Response Deadline07/31/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)View Agency

NAICS

561421 - Telephone Answering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

FL

Set-Aside

SDVOSBC

Documents

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36C24826Q0971.docx

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedJul 28

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJul 31

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

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Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

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David G HenryContract Specialist

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 08 Contracting Office has a requirement for a Telephone Switchboard Operator Services. Includes: Receiving Incoming Calls, Operator-Assisted Calls, Emergency Calls and Alarm Calls consisting of STEMI, Telephone Alarms, Fire Alarms, Stroke Alerts, and Suicide Crisis. The Product Code is R426 Support, Professional: Communications. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 561421 Telephone Answering Services. This is an SDVOSB Set Aside. All responsible SDVOSB vendors may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. Submit the RFQ, and Quote via email (preferred) to: david.henry3@va.gov. The phone number is (561) 631-3352.

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