X1AB--venue for formal leadership training

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), representing the VA Central California Health Care System, is seeking a venue for quarterly formal leadership training through a Request for Quote (RFQ). The procurement falls under Product Service Code X1AB (Lease/Rental of Conference Space and Facilities) and NAICS Code 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings). The full solicitation, numbered 36C26126Q0314, was posted to SAM.GOV on January 14, 2026, and will contain all necessary specifications and requirements for vendors to submit competitive quotes. Quotes are tentatively due on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 15:00 Pacific Time, and interested parties should monitor the solicitation for the specific deadline for submitting technical questions and clarification requests. Tim Smith, Contract Specialist, serves as the point of contact and can be reached at Timothy.smith9de3@va.gov or 916-923-4517 for inquiries regarding the pre-solicitation notice.

This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation, allowing all qualified vendors to compete. The pre-solicitation notice does not disclose any incumbent contractors, award value estimates, or specific budget ranges for the venue rental services. No historical information regarding current contractors or previous award values has been provided in the available documentation. The requirement encompasses quarterly training sessions, indicating an ongoing need for venue services throughout the contract period, though the exact duration and scope of the services will be detailed in the full solicitation document. Interested vendors should ensure they have the capacity to accommodate formal leadership training for the VA's Central California Health Care System and are prepared to submit competitive quotes by the January 26, 2026, deadline.