Small Business or Veteran-Owned Business (VOSB) Prime/Subcontracting Participation

Small businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) are invited to participate as prime contractors or subcontractors in an upcoming opportunity set aside under FAR 52.219-14 or VAAR 852.219-76, ensuring preferential treatment for eligible small and veteran-owned entities. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contract Office 23, with performance expected to take place at Fort Meade, Maryland. The North American Industry Classification System code for this opportunity is 423830, which corresponds to wholesale trade of miscellaneous durable goods, indicating the nature of the work will involve distribution or supply of durable goods rather than direct services or construction. While the exact scope of work and solicitation number have not been specified, interested parties must respond by May 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM Eastern Time, and should monitor the SAM.gov link for further details as the formal request for proposal develops. Participation is contingent upon the final solicitation being formally set aside for small business or VOSB concerns, and eligibility must be verified through the System for Award Management.