Mechanical tools

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting mechanical tools through a competitive procurement process targeting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The solicitation, numbered 36C10D25Q0086, specifically seeks mechanical tools within the Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing category, with a focus on supporting veteran employment opportunities. Qualified vendors must be registered and verified on the Small Business Administration website, with strict limitations on subcontracting that prohibit paying more than 50% of the contract amount to non-SDVOSB firms. The procurement will be evaluated on a lowest price basis, with electronic quote submissions required by April 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. Contractors must submit invoices electronically to specified VA email addresses and comply with all Veterans First Contracting Program requirements.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and will be administered by the VA Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate in Washington, DC. The place of performance is located in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a specific geographic code of 55111. Two part numbers were recently modified in an amendment to the solicitation: EEMS348EUR was changed to EEMS348ISVP1, and PH3050BMB was changed to PH3050BR, indicating potential specific tool requirements. While exact award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be a targeted acquisition of mechanical tool sets and kits under PSC Category 5180, focusing on supporting veteran-owned businesses through strategic procurement practices. The solicitation represents a focused effort to provide employment and business opportunities for service-disabled veterans in the manufacturing and tool supply sector.