Small Business Set-Aside Participation (Market Research)

Small business manufacturers or distributors are invited to participate in a market research initiative by the Department of Veterans Affairs to gather information for potential future procurement of bottled water at the St. Albans VA Medical Center. This opportunity is structured as a subcontract set-aside specifically for small businesses, with the NAICS code 312112 identifying the focus on bottled water manufacturing. The solicitation is open for responses until August 14, 2026, and all submissions must be received by 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Although no formal contract award is anticipated at this stage, participant feedback will directly inform the VA’s future purchasing strategy. The place of performance is identified as Jamaica, New York, with 11425 as the ZIP code, and the activity is managed by the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242). Participation requires engagement through the designated SAM.gov portal, and interested parties are encouraged to respond within the specified timeframe to ensure their input is considered in planning future requirements.