C1DA--VISN 1 - INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY ARCHITECT CONTRACT (Legacy VISN 5)
Presolicitation · Department of Veterans Affairs · Responses due Jan 8, 2027
C1DA--VISN 1 - INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY ARCHITECT CONTRACT (Legacy VISN 5) is a presolicitation notice posted on SAM.gov by Department of Veterans Affairs (245-Network Contract Office 5 (36c245)) on Oct 29, 2026, under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services). It is set aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14). Responses are due Jan 8, 2027.
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- Office
- Veterans Affairs, Department of / 245-Network Contract Office 5 (36c245)
- Solicitation number
- 36C24526R0107
- Industry (NAICS)
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Not stated
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Responses due
- Jan 8, 2027 (68 days left)
The full description, attachments and response instructions are on SAM.gov: read this notice on SAM.gov. To respond you need an active SAM.gov registration, which is free.
What this presolicitation means
A presolicitation notice announces that a solicitation (an RFP, RFQ or IFB) is coming. It gives you time to read the requirement, find teaming partners and prepare before the clock starts.
- Read the notice and any attachments on SAM.gov.
- Note the expected solicitation date, the NAICS code and any set-aside.
- Line up teaming partners and past performance examples now.
- Watch SAM.gov (and this page's similar bids) for the solicitation itself.
Who wins engineering government contracts
Federal agencies obligated $149B on contracts under NAICS 541330 from FY2024 to FY2026, including $45.1B in FY2026. The largest contractors in this industry, possible competitors or teaming partners for this bid:
- Electric Boat Corporation: $18.3B
- Booz Allen Hamilton Inc: $5.4B
- Science Applications International Corporation: $3.9B
- Bae Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc.: $2.6B
- CACI, Inc. - Federal: $2.2B
Recent engineering contract awards
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Absg Consulting Inc | Department of TransportationPROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $855,811 | 693JK326F00031N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Security & Energy Technologies Corporation | General Services AdministrationPHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE PACSS | $70,200 | 47QACA26F0535 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Scientific Research Corporation | Department of StateTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THIRD PARTY CONTRACTING (TPC) SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DURBAN LEASE-FIT-OUT PROJECT | $666,966 | 19AQMM26F0486 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mayvin, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE REQUIREMENT IS FOR THE CONTINUED PROVISION OF ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE FEMA CBRN OPERATIONS SUPPORT OFFICE MISSION. | $8,026,816 | 70FA9026F00000001 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. | Department of DefenseINSTALLATION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR UESC | $2,000,000 | SP060426C8000 |
VA contract spending
The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $229B on contracts from FY2024 to FY2026. Its largest contractors were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., McKesson Corporation, Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. What it buys most: direct health and medical insurance carriers, pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing, offices of physicians (except mental health specialists).
See Department of Veterans Affairs contracts: top contractors, what it buys and recent awards.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the response deadline for 36C24526R0107?
- Responses are due Jan 8, 2027. Always confirm the date and time zone in the notice on SAM.gov, since agencies sometimes extend deadlines with an amendment.
- Who can respond to C1DA--VISN 1 - INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY ARCHITECT CONTRACT (Legacy VISN 5)?
- This notice is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) certified by the SBA. You also need an active SAM.gov registration, which is free.
- Who usually wins engineering government contracts?
- Under NAICS 541330, the largest federal contractors from FY2024 to FY2026 were Electric Boat Corporation ($18.3B), Booz Allen Hamilton Inc ($5.4B), Science Applications International Corporation ($3.9B).
Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, last checked Oct 30, 2026. Independent website. Not affiliated with any government agency.