Opportunity Information: Apply for 36C78621R0028
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) contracting office, released a federal procurement opportunity titled "Development of Research-based Educational Outreach Materials" under Funding Opportunity Number 36C78621R0028. Although it is presented in a grants-style listing, the instrument type is a procurement contract, meaning the government is seeking vendors to deliver defined products and services under contractual terms rather than awarding a traditional assistance grant. The opportunity falls under an "Other" activity category, which typically signals that the work does not fit neatly into standard research or training labels and is instead focused on producing deliverables described in the solicitation.
The core purpose of the solicitation is the development of educational outreach materials that are research-based, implying that the contractor(s) will be expected to ground content, messaging, and design decisions in credible research, established educational practices, and/or audience analysis. In practical terms, this kind of requirement usually involves investigating target audiences, identifying learning objectives, ensuring factual accuracy and accessibility, and producing materials that can be used in public-facing outreach. Because the sponsoring office is the National Cemetery Administration, the outreach content is likely connected to NCA programs, services, history, commemoration, or related public education topics, though the specific scope, audiences, formats, and required deliverables would be spelled out only in the full SAM.gov solicitation package.
The listing indicates an award ceiling of $2,200,000 and an expectation of up to 10 awards, which suggests the VA may have been planning to make multiple contract awards, potentially to support different regions, different product types (print, digital, curriculum-style resources, toolkits, multimedia), or multiple task orders under a broader contracting structure. The number of anticipated awards can also indicate a desire to maintain a pool of qualified contractors to handle outreach production needs over a period of performance, but the exact contract structure (single award vs. multiple award, IDIQ vs. stand-alone contract, base and option periods, etc.) would be clarified in the solicitation documents on SAM.gov.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional details referenced in the full posting, which generally means interested parties should rely on the SAM.gov document for the definitive eligibility and any set-aside requirements. In federal contracting, "eligibility" is often shaped by factors such as small business set-asides, socio-economic categories, NAICS codes, and registration requirements. In almost all cases, prospective offerors need an active SAM registration and must follow the solicitation instructions precisely, including any representations and certifications, past performance requirements, staffing/qualifications expectations, and submission formatting rules.
The opportunity was created on June 1, 2021, and the original closing date is stated as noon Eastern Time on July 15, 2021, matching the SAM.gov document. That timing is important because federal solicitations are strict about deadlines and time zones, and late submissions are typically rejected unless an exception applies under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Anyone trying to understand what was required, how proposals were evaluated, or whether the opportunity is still active would need to review the full solicitation on SAM.gov by searching the provided identifier 36C78621R0028, since the short description here repeatedly directs readers to SAM.gov for the complete document and does not include the statement of work, deliverables, evaluation factors, or submission instructions.Apply for 36C78621R0028
- The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCA Contracting in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of Research-based Educational Outreach Materials" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 64.204.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 01, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Close date is noon Eastern Time on 7/15/2021 to match the same document posted on SAM.GOV. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: Development of Research-based Educational Outreach Materials (VA NCA) - 36C78621R0028
1) Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
Based on the listing details provided, this is a federal procurement contract (a contracting action), even though it appears in a grants-style listing. That means the government is seeking vendors to deliver defined products and services under contractual terms, rather than providing financial assistance through a traditional grant award.
2) Which agency and office are sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically through the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) contracting office.
3) What is the official title of the solicitation?
The title is "Development of Research-based Educational Outreach Materials."
4) What is the Funding Opportunity Number / identifier?
The opportunity is identified as 36C78621R0028. The short description indicates this identifier should be used to locate the full solicitation package on SAM.gov.
5) What is the purpose of the work?
The stated purpose is to develop educational outreach materials that are research-based. This implies the contractor(s) should ground content and design in credible research, established educational practices, and/or audience analysis, and produce materials suitable for public-facing outreach.
6) What does "research-based educational outreach materials" imply for the contractor?
Based on the description provided, "research-based" generally implies work such as investigating target audiences, identifying learning objectives, ensuring factual accuracy, considering accessibility, and producing outreach materials informed by evidence and established educational methods. Specific requirements would be defined in the full SAM.gov solicitation.
7) What topics are the outreach materials likely to cover?
Because the sponsoring office is the National Cemetery Administration, the outreach content is likely connected to NCA programs, services, history, commemoration, and/or related public education topics. The exact scope and topics would only be confirmed in the solicitation documents on SAM.gov.
8) What types of deliverables might be included?
The short description does not list exact deliverables. However, it suggests the work may involve public-facing educational products and notes that deliverables could potentially vary by audience or format. Any required formats (for example, print, digital, toolkits, multimedia, curriculum-style resources) would be spelled out in the full solicitation package on SAM.gov.
9) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," which typically indicates the work does not fit neatly into standard research or training labels and is instead oriented around producing defined deliverables described in the solicitation.
10) What is the award ceiling (maximum funding amount) indicated?
The listing indicates an award ceiling of $2,200,000.
11) How many awards does the listing anticipate?
The listing indicates an expectation of up to 10 awards.
12) Does "up to 10 awards" mean multiple companies could be selected?
Yes. "Up to 10 awards" suggests the VA may have planned to make multiple contract awards. This can be used to support different regions, different product types, or multiple task needs. The exact contracting approach would be defined in the SAM.gov solicitation (for example, whether it is a single award vs. multiple award structure).
13) Is the contract structure (IDIQ, stand-alone contract, base/option periods) specified here?
No. The short description notes that details like contract structure (single vs. multiple award, IDIQ vs. stand-alone, base and option periods, etc.) are not provided here and would be clarified in the full solicitation documents on SAM.gov.
14) Who is eligible to apply/submit an offer?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional details referenced in the full posting. For federal contracting actions, definitive eligibility and any set-aside requirements are typically stated in the SAM.gov solicitation.
15) Are there likely to be federal contracting registration requirements?
Yes. The description indicates that, in almost all cases, prospective offerors need an active SAM registration and must follow the solicitation instructions precisely.
16) What kinds of requirements might the solicitation include for offerors?
The summary notes that federal solicitations commonly require strict compliance with instructions and may include items such as representations and certifications, past performance requirements, staffing/qualifications expectations, and proposal submission formatting rules. The actual requirements would be in the SAM.gov documents.
17) Where do I find the full statement of work, deliverables, and evaluation factors?
The short description repeatedly directs readers to SAM.gov for the complete document. To find the full package, search SAM.gov for the identifier 36C78621R0028.
18) What is the posted timeline for this opportunity?
The opportunity was created on June 1, 2021. The original closing date is stated as noon Eastern Time on July 15, 2021, consistent with the SAM.gov document referenced in the description.
19) How strict is the submission deadline?
The description emphasizes that federal solicitations are strict about deadlines and time zones, and that late submissions are typically rejected unless a specific exception applies under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
20) How can I tell whether the opportunity is still active or whether amendments were issued?
This summary does not indicate current status. The description states that anyone trying to confirm whether the opportunity is still active, what was required, or how proposals were evaluated should review the full solicitation record on SAM.gov using 36C78621R0028.
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