Mini-Residency for Rural Providers - RFQ

Why This Matters

This is a Veteran Sole Source set-aside under NAICS 611430 (Professional Development Training) posted by the VA's SAC Frederick — meaning only a qualifying SDVOSB can win this award without competition. The presolicitation notice signals the formal RFQ (36C10X26Q0171) is imminent, creating a narrow window to engage the CO before the solicitation closes. VA Veteran Sole Source awards move quickly and often have short response windows of 5–10 days once posted.

Recommended Action

Email Flodean Billings at flodean.billings@va.gov this week to confirm the anticipated RFQ release date, ask for the draft PWS or any attachments, and verify your SDVOSB eligibility aligns with NAICS 611430 — reference solicitation 36C10X26Q0171 in your subject line.

Risk Assessment

The core risk is capability fit — NAICS 611430 requires demonstrated professional development/training delivery for rural healthcare providers, which is a niche credential set; an SDVOSB without prior VA clinical education contracts may struggle to pass a technical evaluation. Additionally, Veteran Sole Source awards require CVE-verified SDVOSB status to be current in SAM.gov at time of offer — any lapse disqualifies the firm instantly.

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Source: SAM.gov Notice 36C10X26Q0171 Confidence: 88% | NAICS: 611430 | Type: Presolicitation

Editor note: Review and approve before publishing. Verify CO contact, set-aside status, and timeline accuracy.