Small Business and Socioeconomic Category Participation (Market Intelligence)

The contract invites small businesses and socioeconomic entities, such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, 8(a) firms, and Women-Owned Small Businesses, to self-identify their status to assist in shaping future procurement set-aside decisions. This initiative, titled Small Business and Socioeconomic Category Participation, is part of a market intelligence effort by the Department of Veterans Affairs under Rpo East (36C24E), aimed at gathering data to inform upcoming contracting opportunities that may be reserved for eligible small businesses. Respondents are expected to provide detailed information on their certification status and capabilities within the NAICS code 334516, which pertains to the manufacture of electronic components and boards for medical devices and diagnostic equipment. The opportunity is open to subcontractors, and responses must be submitted by August 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. All activity related to this solicitation is centered around Boston, Massachusetts, with a zip code of 02130 as the designated place of performance. While no formal set-aside type or award mechanism has been specified, participation in this data collection is voluntary and intended to enhance transparency and equity in federal contracting pipelines. The information submitted will not result in an immediate award but will be used strategically to assess market readiness, identify capable vendors, and tailor future solicitations to better support underrepresented business categories. The submission window is brief, closing just five days after the posting date, and interested parties must act promptly to ensure their classification is accurately reflected in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ procurement planning process.