SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: Actuator

The state and local contract opportunity, identified by the unique ID 67c6b98e4b576289ce05e49e, is a procurement initiative focused on acquiring an actuator for Bland County, Virginia. The solicitation was posted on April 13, 2009, with a proposal submission deadline of April 15, 2009. While specific details about the actuator's technical specifications are not provided in the available information, the procurement appears to be a targeted acquisition for a specific county-level infrastructure or equipment need. The short timeline between posting and due date suggests an urgent or time-sensitive procurement process. Potential vendors would need to carefully review the complete solicitation documents to understand the precise technical requirements, performance expectations, and delivery specifications for the actuator.

This procurement opportunity is specifically designated as a set-aside for small businesses, which means only qualifying small business entities are eligible to submit proposals. The set-aside status indicates a deliberate effort by Bland County to support and provide opportunities for smaller local or regional businesses. While the exact budgetary range or potential contract value is not specified in the provided information, set-aside contracts typically have constraints on company size and annual revenue to ensure competitive opportunities for smaller enterprises. The jurisdiction's FIPS Code of 51021 corresponds specifically to Bland County, Virginia, suggesting this is a localized procurement effort. Interested small businesses would need to verify their eligibility and carefully prepare a responsive proposal that meets all technical and administrative requirements within the extremely tight submission window.