# Sources Sought Jewelry for Self Employment Plan

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c10d26q0088

- Solicitation number: 36C10D26Q0088
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: Veterans Benefits Admin (36C10D)
- NAICS: 339910 Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 8457 Jewelry
- Place of performance: Boston
- First posted: April 28, 2026
- Last posted: April 28, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ada6787205e0403db085ea588e757cf3/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:** Jewelry for Self-Employment Plan 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:**

**Afia Monteaperto Phone:**

**848-377-5187 Email:** Afia.Monteaperto@va.gov

## Publications

- April 28, 2026: Sources sought, due May 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice ada6787205e0403db085ea588e757cf3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ada6787205e0403db085ea588e757cf3/view

## Points of contact

- Afia Monteaperto, Contract Specialist, Afia.Monteaperto@va.gov, 848-377-5187

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