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This is a Sources Sought notice.
The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs a small business to supply hospital ice and water dispensers for its New York Harbor Healthcare System facilities.
Key Details
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a small business to supply hospital ice and water dispensers for its New York Harbor Healthcare System facilities. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price IDIQ with a base year and two option years.
- What exactly do they need? The VA needs a small business to supply hospital ice and water dispensers for its New York Harbor Healthcare System facilities in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and St. Albans.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a firm-fixed-price IDIQ with a base year and two option years.
- How will they pick the winner? The VA will evaluate proposals based on price and the ability to meet the VA's requirements.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on July 10, 2026, and must be submitted through SAM.gov.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Find a teaming partner who already has experience in supplying hospital ice and water dispensers.
Primary point of contact
Name
Janelle Bonafede
Email
janelle.bonafede@va.gov
Phone
716-862-7461 x 24570
Office
Contracting Officer