Bid guide
How to bid on San Diego R&D Facility Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation Services for the VA
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation (IOTA) Services for a new 44,000-square-foot Research & Development (R&D) facility in San Diego, California.
This is a firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated period of performance of 35 months. The selected contractor will help support the activation of this expanded facility, which will offer new services and an increased footprint for Veteran healthcare research and development.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a pre-solicitation notice. The actual solicitation is anticipated to be posted around May 15, 2026. The anticipated closing date for the solicitation is June 8, 2026. These dates are subject to change.
The VA has indicated there may be a truncated response time once the solicitation is released. All questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice should be sent via email to [email protected]. Telephone requests will not be accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). To be eligible, firms must be verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs as an SDVOSB and meet the small business size standard for NAICS code 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services).
This contract is suitable for businesses with expertise in facility outfitting, transition planning, and activation services, particularly within a healthcare or research environment.
How to respond
To access the opportunity on the portal, click “View original source”. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need a free account to view documents, though for many bids, this is not required. Keep an eye on the anticipated solicitation release date around May 15, 2026.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Given the anticipated short response time, begin preparing now. Ensure your SDVOSB verification is current and accessible. Review the NAICS code and confirm your business meets the size standard.
Start outlining your approach to initial outfitting, transition, and activation services for a facility of this size and type. Consider how you would manage a 35-month firm-fixed-price contract. When the solicitation is released, carefully read all instructions and requirements to ensure your proposal is fully compliant.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.