Sustainable and Biobased Product Supply

The contract seeks the supply of cleaning agents and materials that meet EPA-designated standards for sustainability, including biobased or energy-efficient products compliant with USDA BioPreferred and federal green procurement requirements. All offerings must align with mandated environmental criteria to ensure adherence to federal sustainability goals, emphasizing products derived from renewable biological sources or recognized for superior energy performance. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, restricting eligibility to businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, as defined by FAR 19.14. The NAICS code 424690 categorizes this as wholesale trade of chemicals and allied products, pointing to the nature of the goods being procured. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026, at 5:00 a.m., providing a limited window for qualified SDVOSBs to submit proposals. The contracting entity is the 247-NETWORK Contract Office 7, operating under the Department of Veterans Affairs, though specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided. The effort is part of broader federal initiatives to prioritize sustainable procurement practices and support veteran-owned small businesses, making compliance with both environmental and socioeconomic criteria essential for consideration. Interested parties must ensure their products meet all technical and regulatory standards while also being able to demonstrate SDVOSB status.