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36C25626P0011AFB SMEAR and culture testing — City of Houston

City of Houston holds $459K across 6 federal awards, concentrated at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This PIID sits alongside 2 related awards in the incumbent pipeline. The prior award was single-bid — competitive dynamics may favor a challenge. Set-aside status: NONE. Recompete timing centers on the Sep 30, 2026 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256)

Awarding office

City of Houston

Recipient

Sep 30, 2026

PoP end

$100K

Obligated

$201K

Potential

541380

NAICS

Q301

PSC

NONE

Set-aside

1 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

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Contract number36C25626P0011

Also listed as36C256-26-P-0011

Agency256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256)

Awarding office256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256)

Awarding agencyDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Funding agencyDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA)

IncumbentCity of Houston

CAGE46X78

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NAICS541380

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PSCQ301

Place of performanceHOUSTON TX

Pricing typeFirm Fixed Price

Extent competedCompeted Under SAP

Related solicitation36C25625Q1352

PoP startOct 1, 2025

PoP end (current)Sep 30, 2026

PoP end (w/ options)Sep 30, 2027

Obligated$100K

Current value$100K

Potential value$201K

AFB SMEAR AND CULTURE TESTING is a federal NONE award for 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) held by City of Houston. Estimated value $201K ($100K obligated). Current period of performance ends Sep 30, 2026 (potential Sep 30, 2027). Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: HOUSTON TX. Related solicitation 36C25625Q1352.

Recompete timing

Public

● Expiring in 23 days

Current PoP ends Sep 30, 2026 (23 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 0.8 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.

Incumbent footprint

Public record

City of Houston — $459K obligated across 6 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

% of firm-wide obligated ($459K) · all agencies

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$203K · 44%Department of the Treasury (TREAS)$156K · 34%Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)$100K · 22%

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Frequently asked questions

What is contract 36C25626P0011?

36C25626P0011 (AFB SMEAR and culture testing) is a 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) award with a potential value of $201K, currently held by City of Houston. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

What is 36C256-26-P-0011?

36C256-26-P-0011 is the dashed form of PIID 36C25626P0011 (AFB SMEAR and culture testing), held by City of Houston. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.

Which office awarded 36C25626P0011?

256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) awarded 36C25626P0011 to City of Houston (potential $201K).

Who is the incumbent on 36C25626P0011?

City of Houston is the incumbent with $459K across 6 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Sep 30, 2026.

When does City of Houston’s 36C25626P0011 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Sep 30, 2026. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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