Small Business Set-Aside Coordination (Prime Opportunity)

The contract is a prime opportunity under a Small Business Set-Aside, requiring the prime contractor to aggregate machine equipment, die sets, and consumables to fulfill the requirements of a Veterans Affairs procurement targeting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The contractor must ensure full compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation throughout the sourcing, coordination, and delivery process, maintaining all necessary documentation and certifications to support the set-aside status. The effort is tied to NAICS code 423420, indicating a focus on merchant wholesalers of industrial supplies and not end-product manufacturing. Performance is required in Washington, D.C., with a response deadline of May 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., and the contracting activity falls under the Veterans Benefits Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Although no solicitation number is provided, the opportunity is accessible through the SAM.gov portal, and the prime contractor must serve as the central entity coordinating multiple supply components while ensuring regulatory adherence and eligibility verification for the targeted small business categories. The absence of a designated point of contact or detailed agency office address suggests reliance on digital submissions and standard federal procurement protocols for communication and documentation.