# Sources Sought Electric Button Making Machine

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c10d26q0087

- Solicitation number: 36C10D26Q0087
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: Veterans Benefits Admin (36C10D)
- NAICS: 339910 Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 3449 Miscellaneous Secondary Metal Forming and Cutting Machines
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: April 27, 2026
- Last posted: April 27, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/83647aa913514146accc65bbd901eab1/view

## Description

This is a Sources Sought for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This announcement is in support of market research to determine whether a small business set aside, with an emphasis on SDVOSB/VOSB (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business/Veteran Owned Small Business) Small Businesses (SB), can be solicited. Below is some key information:

**Title:** Electric Button Making Machine and associated hardware (2 X2 Die Set) and consumables (Components for 30,000 2 X2 Magnet Buttons).

**Specifications:**

**Brandname or Equal Specifications Brandname or Equal Standard:**

**Manufacturer:**

**Tecre Model:** 152 Manufacturer website: https://www.tecre.com/catalog/button-maker-machine/100 The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339910 and the size standard is 700 employees.

**Key Point:** The Buy American Act will apply to this requirement along with FAR Clause 52.225-1 (Buy American-Supplies) (https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_225_1) and FAR Provision 52.225-2 (Buy American Certificate) (https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_225_2).

**SDVOSB/VOSB:** When conducting a SDVOSB Set Aside, any offeror needs to comply with FAR Clause 52.219-33 (Nonmanufacturer Rule) (https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_219_33). Â Please respond if interested in quoting and indicate your business size standard. Any certified SDVOSB/VOSB s that may not qualify under FAR 52.219-33, please indicate whether you would still be interested in participating in a SB Set Aside.

**Note:** If a SB Set Aside is pursued, FAR 52.219-33 will not apply and a SDVOSB/VOSB Preferential Evaluation Factor will be used.

**POC:**

**Robert R. Mulheran Phone:**

**612-970-5621 Email:** Robert.Mulheran@va.gov

## Publications

- April 27, 2026: Sources sought, due May 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 83647aa913514146accc65bbd901eab1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/83647aa913514146accc65bbd901eab1/view

## Points of contact

- Robert R. Mulheran, Contracting Officer, Robert.Mulheran@va.gov, 612-970-5690

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