R699--VRE Reader Services 36C10D25Q0169

Page 2 of 2 THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE The Veterans Benefits Administration, Seattle Regional Benefit Office, Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98174, has a requirement for in person, in office reader services. The applicable NAICS code is 561320 and this procurement will be set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The VA intends to make a single (all or none), firm-fixed price award for a 12-month period with four (4) option years. Prospective bidders should continue to monitor Contract Opportunities via www.SAM.gov where it is anticipated a solicitation containing the details of this requirement will be posted within the next seven (7) days. To ensure all prospective bidders receive equal access to all information about this notice and subsequent RFQ, all questions will be answered via an Amendment to the RFQ and no further information will be released about the RFQ prior to its posting at SAM.gov. Questions regarding this announcement and subsequent RFQ may be directed to the Contracting Officer via email to Kimberly Tomasi at kimberly.tomasi@va.gov. Email format: Title your email On-Site Reader Services 36C10D25Q0169 followed by your company name in the subject line of your e-mail.

On-Site Reader Services Seattle VA Regional Office.

VENDOR QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q&A) RFQ 36C10D25Q0169 VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION ON-SITE READER SERVICES QUESTION: Is this a new contract? ANSWER: Yes. QUESTION: Is there currently an incumbent in place? If so, what is the current contract number/BPA under which they are operating? ANSWER: Yes. 36C10D24P0178 QUESTION: Can you please confirm if the prevailing wages are applicable if a current contract is in place? ANSWER: Yes. WD-2015-5539 Pierce County (attached to RFQ 36C10D25Q0169). QUESTION: Can you please confirm whether vendors must be fully certified and listed in VetCert by the quote submission deadline (August 25, 2025) in order to be eligible for award? ANSWER: Yes. Certification Verification Process for SDVOSBs: Vendors are encouraged to ensure that their certification information is current and accurately reflected in the SBA SBS database: https://search.certifications.sba.gov/. Only quotes submitted by Service-Disabled Veteran Own Small Business will be accepted by the Government. Any quote that is submitted by a contractor that is not a Service- Disabled Veteran Own Small Business will not be considered for award. Note that only VA verified SDVOSBs in the SBA SBS database at the time of contract award will be considered for award and non VIP verified firms will be considered non responsive and ineligible for award. The vendor must be active in the System for Award Management (SAM) and verified as an SDVOSB in SBA SBS database https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ to receive an award.