R426--Telephone Switchboard Operator Service

Location: Virginia
Posted: Mar 4, 2026
Due: Mar 13, 2026
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No: 36C24626Q0356
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R426--Telephone Switchboard Operator Service
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
36C24626Q0356
Related Notice
36C24626Q0356
Department/Ind. Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Mar 04, 2026 02:27 pm EST
  • Original Response Date: Mar 13, 2026 09:00 am EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Apr 12, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
  • Product Service Code: R426 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 561421 - Telephone Answering Services
  • Place of Performance:
    Department of Veterans Affairs Hampton VA Medical Center Hampton , 23667
Description
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Network Contract Office (NCO) 06, intends to solicit quotes from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors in the open market to procure services for a Telephone Switchboard Operator Services for the Hampton VA Medical Center located at 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton VA 23667.

The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates issuing an open and continuous solicitation for this requirement on or about March 04, 2026. The solicitation will provide instructions to contractors about the quote submission process. Quotes will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. March 13, 2026. Interested contractors will be responsible for downloading copies of the solicitation (and any subsequent amendments) from https://www.sam.gov, and no hard copies will be made available.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and SBA DSBS database if applicable (SBA DSBS registration is required for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses) under the applicable NAICS. Contractors may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov and Veteran Business information at DSBS (sba.gov). The vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management database to be eligible for an award. Registration is free, and potential offerors are encouraged to visit the SAM website, as no contract can be awarded to any offeror not registered in SAM. The VA will only consider proposals from contractors registered as mentioned above and not on the Excluded Parties List.

NAICS Code is 561421(Telephone Answering Services), with a Small Business Size Standard of $19 Million. The solicitation will be an SDVOSB Set-Aside. Only one award is expected to be made. All responsible sources may submit quotes to be considered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Service: Contractor shall provide all labor, management and supervision necessary to provide telephone switchboard operator service for the Hampton VA Medical Center, Hampton, Virginia in accordance with all the terms and conditions.

Base + 4 Option Year Telephone Switchboard Operator Service

Base Year - POP: 4-01-2026 through 03-31-2027
Line Item
Description
QTY
Unit
1
Telephone Switchboard Operator Service
12
Month


Option Year 1- POP: 4-01-2027 through 03-31-2028
Line Item
Description
QTY
Unit
1001
Telephone Switchboard Operator Service
12
Month


Option Year 2 - POP: 4-01-2028 through 03-31-2029
Line Item
Description
QTY
Unit
2001
Telephone Switchboard Operator Service
12
Month


Option Year 3 - POP: 4-01-2029 through 03-31-2030
Line Item
Description
QTY
Unit
3001
Telephone Switchboard Operator Service
12
Month


Option Year 4 - POP: 4-01-2030 through 03-31-2031
Line Item
Description
QTY
Unit
4001
Telephone Switchboard Operator Service
12
Month
In response, please include the following:
Company Name
Address
Point of contact (POC) with phone number
Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, if applicable
SAM Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number
Tax ID number
Socio-Economic Company SIZE (for example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB,
etc.)
Proof of verification as an SDVOSB/VOSB (if applicable)
Proof of authorization to resale/distribute requested products

Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to James Risbon at james.risbon@va.gov please ensure that the subject line includes: RFQ 36C24626Q0356 Telephone Switchboard Operator Service. Please provide documentation that your company is an authorized distributor for those items for any items you provide. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted.
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • 100 EMANCIPATION DR
  • HAMPTON , VA 23667
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History

Related Document

Feb 24, 2026[Sources Sought (Original)] R426--Telephone Switchboard Operator Services
Mar 4, 2026[Solicitation (Updated)] R426--Telephone Switchboard Operator Service
Mar 11, 2026[Solicitation (Updated)] R426--Telephone Switchboard Operator Service
Apr 16, 2026[Award Notice (Original)] R426--Telephone Switchboard Operator Services
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