How to bid on VA Central California Health Care System shuttle services

What the VA is buying

The VA Central California Health Care System has an immediate need for shuttle bus services. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 plans to issue Request for Quote 36C26127Q0051.

This is a pre-solicitation notice. The solicitation is expected to include the specifications and information vendors need to prepare a quote.

Dates and deadline

The solicitation is expected to be posted to SAM.gov on or about October 21, 2026. Quotes are tentatively due November 16, 2026. The notice gives a tentative deadline, so check the solicitation for the confirmed date and time.

The notice also says to check the solicitation for the deadline for submitting questions. Follow the solicitation’s instructions for what must be submitted and when.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit transportation firms that provide shuttle bus services and can review the solicitation’s specifications to determine whether they can meet the VA’s needs.

How to find the solicitation

Use the opportunity’s “View original source” option to open it. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click again to go to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though some bids do not require one.

Look for solicitation 36C26127Q0051 on SAM.gov and review the full solicitation when it is available. Questions about this notice may be sent to the contact listed in the notice, Tim Smith, Contract Specialist.

Prepare a clear, complete quote

Read the full solicitation before pricing. Identify the requested services, specifications, quote format, submission method, and any instructions for questions. Use the solicitation’s confirmed dates rather than relying on the tentative schedule in the notice.

Check that your quote addresses each stated requirement and that your pricing is easy to understand. Allow time to review the final package and submit it according to the solicitation’s instructions.