Tenders

Z1DA--FY27 NRM Renovate Patient Restrooms

246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)

The project includes the replacement of 18 toilet rooms with 17 ABAA compliant handicap accessible toilet rooms in expanded footprints. All 18 toilet rooms are in Building 143.

Construction Services for Confined Aquatic Disposal Cell Construction and Maintenance Dredging of the Providence River Federal Navigation Project, Providence, Rhode Island.

W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is issuing a Sources Sought Announcement for the upcoming dredging project located in Providence, Rhode Island. This announcement is to determine the interest, availability and capability of Small and Large Business concerns as described below. The NAICS code for this procurement is 237990. The solicitation for this project is anticipated to be issued on or about 15 March 2027. The construction will begin in September 2027 and is expected to take approximately 2 years to complete. The estimated construction cost is between $80,000,000 and $100,000,000. The Providence River Maintenance Dredging project involves two major sequences of dredging and disposal activities. The first work sequence will be the construction of a new Confined Aquatic Disposal (CAD) cell adjacent to the Providence River. The second work sequence under this contract will include maintenance dredging of the Providence River and Harbor Federal Navigation Project (FNP) to its authorized depths and dimensions. The proposed work consists of mechanically dredging approximately 5,500,000 cubic yards (cy) of material using closed clamshell buckets for both major sequences of work over the course of two years. The new CAD cell will be in the Edgewood Basin area located adjacent to the Providence FNP (hereafter the “Edgewood Shoals North (ESN) CAD cell”). To access the CAD cell area, an access channel will be dug between the Providence FNP and the CAD cell area. The access channel will be approximately 100 ft wide and -25 MLLW deep. The CAD cell will have surface dimensions of approximately 1000 ft. by 1000 ft. and be dug to a depth of -60 MLLW. The material excavated to build the access channel is generally a mix of sandy silt and shell fragments. Within the CAD cell area the material is generally described as soft grey to black organic silt with some layers of firm sandy silt and some shell fragments and coarse-grained material. Material excavated f

Canned Fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

USDA AMS 3J14

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 5.101(d). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 2000011585 is issued as a IFB for Canned Fruit. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures. Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and assess the issue. Process: The Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution. Review Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern. Effect on Award or Performance: Tier 1 engagement is not considered an official notification of filing an agency protest and does not pause solicitation deadlines, delay award decisions, or suspend contract performance. Next Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2. USDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest. Tier 2: Agency Protest If conce

Domestic Aviation Design Industry Day

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Amendment 1 to Special Notice This amendment updates the date for the Domestic Aviation Design Industry Day. The Domestic Aviation Design Industry Day will be held at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 . The registration deadline has not changed. Interested parties must register by 3:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, November 13, 2026 . Note: If you submitted registration information before the Industry Day was rescheduled to November 18, 2026, no further action is required. You do not need to register again. **Updated Agenda attached (Titled Rev.1) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Domestic Aviation Design Industry Day Important Dates: Industry Day Registration Deadline -- 3:00 PM EDT on Friday, November 13, 2026 Industry Day -- 9:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (Amendment 1 updated this date to November 18, 2026) 1. Introduction For over 10 years, TSA has held regular events to engage with external aviation security stakeholders, including airports, airport designers, airlines, equipment vendors, industry groups, and other domestic and international industry stakeholders in support of TSA’s mission. TSA has capitalized on these events to: Promote TSA’s checkpoint system of systems designs and standards; Encourage collaboration within the aviation security community; Share best practices from a variety of operating environments, facility sizes, and capabilities; Learn about the latest security technology advances and industry innovations; and Engage with stakeholders early in the design process to allow TSA to influence designs and support public-private partnerships. 2. Purpose The Domestic Aviation Design Industry Day is a forum for engaging the communities implementing aviation security in a collaborative environment, consistent with TSA strategic priorities to Improve Security, Safeguard the Transportation System, and Accelerate Action. 3. Event Description: Date : Tuesday, November 17, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

Digital Corridors Initiative (DCI)

693JK4 OST

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology Office (OSTR) seeking to award a contract for "Technical Support for Advancing the Digital Corridors Initiative (DCI).

Automated Celestial Navigation System (ACNS) Production

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT SEEKING OR ACCEPTING UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS. This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) as defined in FAR 15.101(c). The Portfolio Acquisition Executive Mission Systems (PAE MS) is conducting market research for the Automated Celestial Navigation System (ACNS). ACNS helps to determine vessel position based on optical sighting of celestial objects including stars and resident space objects (RSOs) such as satellites and space debris. Ship’s position derived from ACNS shall be used to improve the resilience of the surface ship Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) system of systems suite by providing an Alternative Position Source (APS) to support Assured PNT. U.S. Navy and commercial enterprises leverage a variety of navigation solutions that allow vessels to safely navigate with and without GPS. The U.S. Navy is looking to modernize legacy systems over time. This RFI seeks information on prospective technologies that could be leveraged or developed as enablers for an ACNS solution. This RFI seeks to understand how interested parties would integrate the ACNS with navigation sensors and other ship equipment specifically Global Positioning System-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Service (GPNTS). PAE MS invites all interested potential sources, including small business concerns, to submit written information sufficient to demonstrate the respondent’s ability to fulfill the requirements. For those interested parties that have technologies which may not achieve a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 8-9 by FY 2029, please provide information on current research and development efforts that may address some or all requirements of this RFI beyond FY 2029. Responses are requested by 27 November 2026. Questions or clarifications related to this RFI may be submitted electronically to Ms. Liz Bo

Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) - Sources Sought Notice

NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER

NASA intends to issue the Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) Final Request for Proposals (RFP) via sam.gov on or around November 20, 2026. A Sources Sought Notice for SPARC was posted to sam.gov on August 3, 2026, entitled "Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) - Sources Sought Notice" and under Notice ID 80GRC026SPARC. A Draft RFP for SPARC was posted to sam.gov on August 30, 2026, entitled " Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) - Draft Request for Proposals (DRFP)" and under Notice ID 80GRC026R0009. Interested parties are highly encouraged to review the Draft RFP posting for information regarding the acquisition including the Industry Day Presentation and Questions and Answers. The Notice ID for the SPARC Final RFP is likely be updated due to it being released in Government Fiscal Year (GFY) 2027. SPARC will be competed as a Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (MAIDIQ) contract to provide for the design, development, analysis, fabrication, assembly, verification, validation, test, evaluation, certification, delivery (ground and/or space), and sustaining maintenance and operations of space nuclear systems, subsystems, hardware, materials, and software. Specifically, SPARC is intended to be NASA's preferred contractual mechanism for the competition and award of task orders related to the Design, Deveopment, Test, and Evaluation (DDT&E) of the Lunar Reactor - 1 (LR-1) system. Concurrent with (and as part of) the competition and award of SPARC, NASA intends to compete the first task order to be awarded under SPARC in the LR-1 Phase 1 Task Order. This task order represents the first step in the development of LR-1 and provides for the following objectives: Objective 1. Develop a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) level design for LR-1 that achieves the defined requirements and ensures the technology readiness is sufficient to proceed to flight system development. Objective 2. Perform an electrically-heated integrated system test

17--ADAPTER ASSY TRANSMISS

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

Proposed procurement for NSN 1730011228978 ADAPTER ASSY TRANSMISS: Line 0001 Qty 12 UI EA Deliver To: DLA DISTRIBUTION RED RIVER By: 0153 DAYS ADO The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available at the link provided in this notice. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. Digitized drawings and Military Specifications and Standards may be retrieved, or ordered, electronically. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes must be submitted electronically.

17--CRADLE,GROUND HANDLING

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

Proposed procurement for NSN 1730013620348 CRADLE,GROUND HANDLING: Line 0001 Qty 40 UI EA Deliver To: W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION By: 0153 DAYS ADO The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available at the link provided in this notice. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. Digitized drawings and Military Specifications and Standards may be retrieved, or ordered, electronically. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes must be submitted electronically.

17--LUNETTE ASSY,ACFT T

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

Proposed procurement for NSN 1730004647792 LUNETTE ASSY,ACFT T: Line 0001 Qty 8 UI EA Deliver To: W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION By: 0125 DAYS ADO The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available at the link provided in this notice. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. Digitized drawings and Military Specifications and Standards may be retrieved, or ordered, electronically. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes must be submitted electronically.

Military Sealift Command Unlicensed Engine Mariner Training Program

MSC NORFOLK

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This is a sole source requirement. The intended source is Cutwater Maritime Educational Services Inc. Solicitation number N3220527R6005 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive program to train Unlicensed Engine Mariners to Licensed 3rd Assistant Engineers / Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Officers-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch (OIEW) of Motor vessels 750KW-1000 HP or More. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. This solicitation does not have a Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating. See attached SF 1449 for a list of all details of the supplies and/or services required and a list of all solicitation provisions and contract clauses that apply to the acquisition. Responses to the solicitation are due on Wednesday, 25 November, 2026 at 3PM Eastern Time . Offers shall be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer, Mr. James Ellis, at James.p.ellis54.civ@us.navy.mil and Ms. Keeley Crosby at keeley.a.crosby.civ@us.navy.mil. To be considered timely, an e-mail offer must be received in its entirety in the designated e-mail inbox by the due date and time for offer submission. Reference the solicitation number on your offer. E-mail offers shall be in either Adobe or Microsoft Office format. No other method of submission is acceptable. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to the point of contact of this announcement by Tuesday, 10 November 2026 . The anticipated award date is Friday, 11 December, 2026 .

MSPV GEN VI Contract SPE2DV27D0001 - North Primary

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

Cardinal Health 200 LLC, Waukegan, Illinois has been awarded a fixed‑price, indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract (SPE2DV‑27‑D‑0001) under solicitation SPE2DV‑26‑R‑0001, with a maximum value of $8,840,378,196.35, for the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program. This award establishes a 30‑month base period and includes three additional 30‑month option periods, for a total performance period of ten years. Performance will occur at locations both inside and outside the continental United States. The contract is scheduled to conclude on June 6, 2037. Supported military services include the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Additional using customers include the Defense Health Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Health and Human Services. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

MSPV GEN VI Contract SPE2DV27D0002 - North Back-Up

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

Concordance Healthcare Solutions LLC, Tiffin, Ohio, has been awarded a fixed‑price, indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract (SPE2DV‑27‑D‑0002) under solicitation SPE2DV‑26‑R‑0001, with a maximum value of $982,264,244.04, for the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program. This award establishes a 30‑month base period and includes three additional 30‑month option periods, for a total performance period of ten years. Performance will occur at locations both inside and outside the continental United States. The contract is scheduled to conclude on June 6, 2037. Supported military services include the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Additional using customers include the Defense Health Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Health and Human Services. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Preventative Maintenance and Repairs

W6QK ACC ANAD

THIS PROCURMENT IS SOLE SOURCED TO: PHILLIPS CORPORATION, Coca Cola Drive, Suite 200, Hanover, MD 21076.ANY ORGANIZATION WHICH BELIEVES ITSELF TO BE IN POSSESSION OF THESE CAPABILITIES CAN PROVIDE WRITTEN EVIDENCE TO THIS EFFECT TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER AND MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE PROCUREMENT ACTIONS. Provide preventive maintenance and repair of Haas Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines, located at Anniston Army Depot (ANAD).

MSPV GEN VI Contract SPE2DV27D0004 - South Backup

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

Cardinal Health 200 LLC, Waukegan, Illinois, has been awarded a fixed‑price, indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract (SPE2DV‑27‑D‑0004) under solicitation SPE2DV‑26‑R‑0001, with a maximum value of $485,419,948.22, for the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program. This award establishes a 30‑month base period and includes three additional 30‑month option periods, for a total performance period of ten years. Performance will occur at locations both inside and outside the continental United States. The contract is scheduled to conclude on June 6, 2037. Supported military services include the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Additional using customers include the Defense Health Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Health and Human Services. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Request for Proposal (RFP) - Resilient Missile Warning Tracking (RMWT) Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Entry Points (GEPs)

FA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDA

The Space Development Agency (SDA) is releasing a final request for proposals for the Resilient Missile Warning Tracking (RMWT) Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Entry Points (GEPs) effort. This solicitation, FA240126R0003, seeks industry proposals for the RMWT LEO GEPs effort. The overall scope includes the GEP site civils, procurement, installation, integration, test and verification of GEP site communications shelters, antennas and antenna electronics, optical terminals and optical electronics, test hardware training and onsite test support, and GEP site networking equipment and software at multiple, globally dispersed locations. Proposals are due by 16:00 (4:00 PM) Eastern Time on 23 November 2026. Please refer to Section L, Proposal Instructions for more information and submission details. The complete RFP Package includes the following documents (note - CUI documents are only available upon request): RFP Cover Letter Attachment 1 RMWT LEO GEPs Base IDIQ SOW (CUI) Attachment 2 RMWT LEO GEPs Task Order 1 SOW (CUI) Attachment 3 RMWT LEO GEPs TRD (CUI) Attachment 4.a RMWT LEO GEPs IDIQ Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLS) Attachment 4.b RMWT LEO GEPs TO Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLS) Attachment 5.a RMWT LEO GEPs IDIQ Model Contract Attachment 5.b RMWT LEO GEPs TO Model Contract Attachment 6 RMWT LEO GEPs Ordering Procedures Attachment 7 RMWT LEO GEPs Section L Proposal Instructions 7a. Past Performance Questionnaire 7b. Small Business Participation Document 7c. Unpriced Basis of Estimate (BOE) Template IDIQ Base 7c.1 Unpriced Basis of Estimate (BOE) Template TO 01 7d. Price Template 7e. Personnel & Facilities Template Attachment 8 RMWT LEO GEPs Section M Eval Factors Attachment 9 RMWT LEO GEPs CSDR Plan Attachment 10 RMWT LEO GEPs DD254 (CUI) To receive Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or classified reference documents, please send an email to ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.fa240126r-006@mail.mil with the subject line “RMWT LEO GEPS Solicitation Content Req

MSPV GEN VI Contract SPE2DV27D0003 - South Primary

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC, Henrico, Virginia, has been awarded a fixed‑price, indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract (SPE2DV‑27‑D‑0003) under solicitation SPE2DV‑26‑R‑0001, with a maximum value of $4,368,779,533.94, for the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program. This award establishes a 30‑month base period and includes three additional 30‑month option periods, for a total performance period of ten years. Performance will occur at locations both inside and outside the continental United States. The contract is scheduled to conclude on June 6, 2037. Supported military services include the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Additional using customers include the Defense Health Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Health and Human Services. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dunnage Bar Manufacturing

6913G6 VOLPE NATL. TRANS. SYS CNTR

Please see attached RFI document.

SOLICITATION: SPE605-26-R-0219 (KOREA, POST, CAMPS & STATIONS (PC&S) 1.8V)

DLA ENERGY

1) This is combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number SPE605-26-R-0219 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul, or Attachment E – Provisions and Clauses. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating: DO 2) This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the referenced clause and provision in this solicitation may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul or in Attachment E. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its offer. Offerors are notified that all proposals shall be submitted in English, using U.S. dollars as currency and U.S. gallons for unit of measurement. No other language, currency, or unit of measurement will be accepted. 3) DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The Line Item narrative can be found in Attachment A. All interested vendors must review the Line Item Narrative and shall provide proposals for the requested products. See below for a description of the line item number, the location, the requested products, the associated product code, and the estimated quantity over a three (3) year period. KDR: NSN 9140-01-534-3068 Total Quantity: 15,988,828 USG MUM: 9130-01-272-0983 Total Quantity: 2,307,896 USG MUR: 9130-00-148-7103 Total Quantity: 181,958 USG 4) CLARIFICATION: Any reference to DAY(s) within the solicitation should be considered BUS

New Manufacture: KC-135 Cylinder Assembly, NSN 1680008951058RK, PN 5-89525-6

DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

See attached RFP. Government does NOT have the rights to the data to qualify additional sources.

MSPV GEN VI Contract SPE2DV27D0005 - West Primary

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

Cardinal Health 200 LLC, Waukegan, Illinois has been awarded a fixed‑price, indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract (SPE2DV‑27‑D‑0005) under solicitation SPE2DV‑26‑R‑0001, with a maximum value of $6,573,132,797.66, for the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program. This award establishes a 30‑month base period and includes three additional 30‑month option periods, for a total performance period of ten years. Performance will occur at locations both inside and outside the continental United States. The contract is scheduled to conclude on June 6, 2037. Supported military services include the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Additional using customers include the Defense Health Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Health and Human Services. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

SOLICITATION NUMBER 391214 “2704 HV PRIVACY BATHROOM DESIGN”

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC (H2C) requests proposals for 2704 HV PRIVACY BATHROOM DESIGN. The requested work is in support of H2C’s Prime Contract 89303324DEM000096 with the U.S. Department of Energy, Hanford Field Office.

SOURCES SOUGHT: N40080-27-R-XXXX 8(a) BASEWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR MARINE CORPS BASE (MCB) QUANTICO, VIRGINIA

NAVFACSYSCOM WASHINGTON

SOURCES SOUGHT: N40080-27-R-XXXX 8(a) BASEWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR MARINE CORPS BASE (MCB) QUANTICO, VIRGINIA DATE: 10/27/2026 RESPONSE DATE: 11/16/2026 PRODUCT SERVICE CODE: S201 - Housekeeping- Custodial Janitorial NAICS CODE(S): 561720 - Janitorial Services TITLE: 8(a) BASEWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR MARINE CORPS BASE (MCB) QUANTICO, VIRGINIA This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. This notice does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or an announcement of an upcoming solicitation. • No contract will be awarded based on responses to this announcement. • The Government is under no obligation to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. • The Government will not pay or reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting information in response to this announcement or any follow-up requests. • There is no solicitation package or bid documents available at this time; telephone inquiries requesting solicitation packages will not be honored. All information received will be held by NAVFAC Washington / FEAD Quantico to support acquisition strategy development and internal decision-making. I Background and Purpose: NAVFAC Washington / FEAD Quantico is conducting market research to determine the availability, capability, and capacity of qualified commercial contractors to provide complete basewide janitorial and custodial services across facilities located at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia. Current Acquisition Posture – This requirement is currently performed under an existing contract awarded through the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program expiring on March 31, 2027. In accordance with the Small Business Act and federal acquisition regulations, the Government is primarily surveying the market to identify qualified and capable SBA-certified 8(