About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, is issuing this Request for Information to explore potential industry partnerships for Veteran Readiness & Employment Self-Employment Services. The agency seeks information from organizations experienced in entrepreneur and small business support to assist disabled Veterans with business planning, training, feasibility assessments, market research, and financial analysis. This notice is strictly for market research and acquisition planning; it is not a solicitation and will not result in a contract award. Organizations with relevant expertise in business advisory, startup incubation, and related support services may submit responses. Submissions must be emailed to Contracting Officer Edward Bradford at [email protected] no later than November 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Responses must not exceed 10 pages, formatted in 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins, and should address the agency's specific questions regarding capabilities, experience, and geographic coverage.
Scope of work
- Developing and strengthening business plans
- Training in small-business operations, marketing, and finances
- Assessing feasibility of implementing business plans
- Assistance obtaining resources through loans or grants to implement business plans
- Purchasing equipment and acquiring initial stocks and supplies
- Specialized subject matter expertise in local, state, and federal business laws
- Market research and analysis for business viability and equipment purchases
- Screening and assessment tools including background and credit checks
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience providing entrepreneur and small business support services, business advisory services, training, feasibility and market assessments, startup incubation, or financial planning
Documents to include with your response
- Organization and Contact Information
- Business Size and Socioeconomic Status
- Answers to List of Questions in Section 5.0
- Past Performance information if applicable
- Completed AREAS OF CONSIDERATION INTEREST FORM
Key dates
- Responses due
- 11-25-2026 10:00 am EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit responses to Contracting Officer Edward Bradford via email. Responses shall not exceed 10 pages total, in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Acquisition Division, 1800 G Street NW, Washington DC 20006, US
- Funding
- Title 38 United States Code Chapter 31
Federal notice details
- Solicitation number
- 36C10D27Q0008
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Buying office
- Veterans Benefits Admin (36C10D)
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 25, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 27, 2026
- NAICS
- 624310 · Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Product/service code
- U006
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC, 20006
- Contracting contact
- Edward Bradford, Contracting Officer
Edward.Bradford@va.gov
254-299-9807
Source: SAM.gov. Read the official notice for the complete description and current instructions.
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (36C10D) with descriptions matching "self employment", performed in DC. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| THE H.A.B.I.T.S GROUP LLC36C10D26F0052 · MILLING TOOLS, MOST NOTABLY A 3-AXIS COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC) MACHINE. APPROVED BY | $96,382 | Dec 23, 2026 |
| SYNTAX INDUSTRIES, INC.36C10D26P0068 · VRE SELF EMPLOYMENT SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT | $20,561 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| HEALTHCARE IT RESOURCES LLC36C10D25P0118 · FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, VETERANS SELF EMPLOYMENT PLAN. | $39,370 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| W S DARLEY & CO36C10D25P0113 · DRONE PACKAGE VR&E SELF-EMPLOYMENT | $40,168 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| VETEXEC MANAGEMENT LLC36C10D25P0080 · COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR VETERAN SELF-EMPLOYMENT. | $24,318 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Vocational Rehabilitation Services). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 624310, performed in DC
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| THE CONSOLIDATED REHAB GROUP, INC.36C10D26N0031 · TASK ORDER WRITTEN OFF IDC 36C10D26D0004 FOR CH 36 PCPG COUNSELING SERVICES. | $805.0K | Nov 30, 2026 |
| THE CONSOLIDATED REHAB GROUP, INC.36C10D26N0030 · TASK ORDER WRITTEN AGAINST IDC 36C10D26D0003 FOR CH 36 PCPG COUNSELING SERVICES. | $631.2K | Nov 30, 2026 |
| THE CONSOLIDATED REHAB GROUP, INC.36C10D26N0029 · TASK ORDER WRITTEN AGAINST IDC 36C10D26D0002 FOR CH 36 PCPG COUNSELING SERVICES. | $969.9K | Nov 30, 2026 |
| THE CONSOLIDATED REHAB GROUP, INC.36C10D26N0028 · TASK ORDER WRITTEN OFF NATION IDC 36C10D26D0001 FOR CH 36 PCPG COUNSELING SERVICES. | $637.0K | Nov 30, 2026 |
| THE CONSOLIDATED REHAB GROUP, INC.36C10D26N0015 · TASK ORDER WRITTEN AGAINST - VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION - CHAPTER 36 PERSONALIZED CA | $212.5K | May 31, 2026 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 624310, since Oct 1, 2024
236 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. LOPEZ CARLOS L$15.0M
- 2. THE CONSOLIDATED REHAB GROUP, INC.$12.7M
- 3. VR & E SERVICE FOR VETERANS LLC$1.6M
- 4. TALMAR INC$241.7K
- 5. EDITS LLC$88,000
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.