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When is the deadline for the 245-Network Contract Office 5 (36C245) RFP?

Accepted Answer

The deadline for this RFP is Jan 29, 2026. Make sure to submit your proposal before this date to be considered.

Question 2

What is 245-Network Contract Office 5 (36C245) looking for?

Accepted Answer

The Department of Veterans Affairs (Network Contract Office 5 / VISN 5) issued RFQ 36C24526Q0099 seeking regulated medical waste and sharps disposal services across 8 VAMCs and 29 CBOCs, to be awarded as a single firm-fixed unit-price Blanket Purchase Agreement.  The procurement is set aside with a tiered evaluation favoring SDVOSBs then VOSBs and then small businesses, and covers collection, transportation, packaging, disposal, and reporting across multiple states within VISN 5.

Question 3

How do I find RFPs before my competitors?

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Starbridge centralizes thousands of state, local, education, and university bid portals into one AI-powered feed. We monitor 24/7 and alert you the moment an RFP drops, so you're always first to know. Plus, we track early buying signals—like contract expirations and meeting minutes—months before RFPs are released.

Question 4

Should I wait for the RFP to be released?

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No. If you're not already part of the RFP writing process, you're already behind. Starbridge helps you identify opportunities months early through buying signals like strategic plans, board meeting mentions, contract expirations, and new budgets—so you can influence requirements before competitors even see the RFP.

Question 5

How does Starbridge help me win more RFPs?

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Starbridge helps you create winning proposals in half the time with AI-powered proposal drafting based on your product knowledge base. We auto-fill responses, generate compliance matrices, and provide real-time collaboration tools. Plus, you get verified decision-maker contacts and account intelligence to tailor your approach.

Question 6

What results do Starbridge customers see?

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Starbridge customers report booking 5 meetings in their first week, 40% lifts in campaign response rates, and identifying 300+ opportunities in their first month. On average, Starbridge helps sales teams book 30-40% of leads into meetings by targeting the right accounts at the right time.

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S222--VISN 5 Regulated Medical Waste and Sharps Disposal Services All VISN 5 VAMCs & CBOCs (Includes 8 VAMCs & 29 CBOCs) Set aside as Tiered Evaluatio

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