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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on July 1, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

U006--VR&E Assessement Kits VR&E VARO 318 is seeking to procure tesing kits. The testing kits provide an online assessment tool that counselors utilize to help determine a Veteran's abilities,

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36C10D26Q0142Federal

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NAICS: 624310
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U006--VR&E Self-Employment Services RFI
Solicitation # 36C10D27Q0008
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, is issuing a Request for Information to explore industry partnerships for Veteran Readiness and Employment self-employment services. This initiative aims to support eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities in achieving vocational goals through entrepreneurship and small business ownership. The government is seeking information on how experienced partners can provide subject matter expertise in business planning, feasibility assessments, market research, financial planning, and startup incubation to supplement existing services. The goal is to identify scalable service delivery models that can assist veterans in evaluating business concepts and successfully launching sustainable enterprises. While this is not a formal solicitation for award, the government is considering a potential multiple-award IDIQ contract structure with individual awards for four specific regions: Northeast, Southeast, Continental, and Pacific. Interested organizations must provide their business size, socioeconomic status, past performance in entrepreneurial support, and their capacity to serve specific geographic areas using the provided Areas of Consideration Interest Form. Responses must be submitted to Contracting Officer Edward Bradford by November 25, 2026, and must adhere to a 10-page limit using Times New Roman, 12-point font.
Veterans Benefits Administration (36C10D)

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The Veterans Benefits Administration’s Office in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing VR&E Assessment Kits, which are online tools used by counselors to evaluate Veterans’ abilities. This is not a solicitation for quotes or proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice. The purpose is solely to gather information on market capabilities, assess small business availability, and inform future procurement strategy under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses must be submitted by 7 PM EST on July 13, 2026, via email to [email hidden] with RFI #36C10D26Q0142 in the subject line, and must include the required Sources Sought Worksheet and not exceed three pages in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. No reimbursement, feedback, or notification of evaluation results will be provided, and submission of information does not guarantee inclusion on any future vendor list or receipt of future solicitations. The NAICS code for this requirement is 624310, and all submissions will be used exclusively for acquisition planning and market analysis by the Contracting Officer.

General Info

VBA seeks vendor info for VR&E Assessment Kits via RFI for future small business set-aside procurement.

NAICS

624310 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration, Winston-Salem, NC, 27155, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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Sources Sought Worksheet

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Winston-Salem Regional Office Career Testing Statement of Work

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Sources Sought Notice 36C10D26Q0142 for VR&E Assessment Kits

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Veterans Benefits Administration (36C10D)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20006, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20006, USA

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This is a Sources Sought notice only. This is not a request for quotes and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Government will not provide any reimbursement for responses submitted in response to this Sources sought notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective quoters list or to receive a copy or notification of any future solicitation. The purpose of this announcement is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources. The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Office (RO), in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking to identify any vendor capable of providing the items/services in the attached statement of work. This Sources Sought notice provides an opportunity for respondents to submit their capability and availability to provide the items described. Vendors are encouraged to submit information relative to their capabilities to fulfill this requirement, in the form of a statement that addresses the specific requirement identified in this Sources Sought. Information received from this Sources Sought shall be utilized to facilitate the Contracting Officers review of the market base, for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy. Submission Instructions: Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 3PM EST, on July 15, 2025. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to contact@example.gov with RFI # 36C10D26Q0142 in the subject line. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Interested parties should complete the attached Sources Sought Worksheet (attachment 1). Parties may submit additional information related to their capabilities, provided it contains all the requirements contained in the Sources Sought Worksheet. Responses to this Sources Sought shall not exceed 3 pages. In addition, all submissions should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. The capabilities statement for this Sources Sought is not a Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal, or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company s ability to provide the items or services listed in attachment 2.

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