Week of Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026
Everything flagged
19 hard to respond to (none rated baffling), out of 1,489 new postings.
Each one survived both checks. “Baffling” and “hard to respond to” are Claude's ratings.
Hard to respond toState, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation PR16340639 · posted Oct 19, 2026 · bidders got 17.36 days to respond
- Contradicts itself: The requirement says 4,000 filters in one sentence and a required quantity of 150 each in the next, so the amount to buy is unclear.
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requires 4,000 Nanotechnology Certified Replacement Filters (Item 4010, 3-Pack). Required Quantity: 150 EachSAM.gov posting text
Required Quantity: 150 EachCombined Synopsis _RFQ Number PR16340639.pdf, p. 2
Hard to respond toDept of Defense · Solicitation W519TC-27-Q-A024 · posted Oct 19, 2026 · bidders got 9.4 days to respond
- Contradicts itself: The posting says the action is restricted to Badger Mining, while the solicitation says every responsible and technically acceptable offeror is eligible for a BPA and that multiple awards may be made.
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THIS ACTION IS RESTRICTED TO BADGER MINING.SAM.gov posting text
All offerors determined to be responsible pursuant to FAR 9.104-1 and technically acceptable in accordance with the criteria within the solicitation are eligible for award of a BPA.Solicitation - W519TC27QA024.pdf, p. 3
Hard to respond toDept of Defense · Sources Sought SPRRA1-27-Q-A013 · posted Oct 19, 2026 · bidders got 4.22 days to respond
A sources sought notice for a modular container gives conflicting set-aside information, saying it is both a total small business set-aside and a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside while also welcoming all business types.
- Contradicts itself: The notice says the buy is set aside for Women Owned Small Businesses and that the Government wants Women-Owned firms, yet it also says the Government wants all business types, while the cover data says 100% small business.
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this acquisition is currently being procured under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.1505 set-aside procedures for Women Owned Small Businesses.KO Signed _ Sources Sought - SPRRA127QA013.pdf, p. 1
The Government is interested in all businesses to include 8(a), small business and small disadvantaged business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.KO Signed _ Sources Sought - SPRRA127QA013.pdf, p. 1
Set Aside Code: 100% SBKO Signed _ Sources Sought - SPRRA127QA013.pdf, p. 1
- Unclear: The notice says it is seeking sources but does not state what a response must contain, how to submit it, or the quantity, and refers to a solicitation that is said not to exist.
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THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.KO Signed _ Sources Sought - SPRRA127QA013.pdf, p. 1
in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation annotated above, at the unit prices established at time of a contract award.KO Signed _ Sources Sought - SPRRA127QA013.pdf, p. 1
Hard to respond toDept of Defense · Solicitation N0038327QS122 · posted Oct 19, 2026 · bidders got 28.37 days to respond
- Contradicts itself: The posting gives a quantity of 58, while the solicitation's delivery schedule lists only 1 Each for the single line item.
Quotes
NSN --016523872-, TDP VER 001, REF , QTY 58 , DELIVERY FOBSAM.gov posting text
Delivery Estimated By 1 EachSolicitation - N0038327QS122.pdf, p. 15
Hard to respond toGeneral Services Administration · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 47QSSC-27-Q-0023 · posted Oct 19, 2026 · bidders got 3.21 days to respond
- Contradicts itself: The posting body gives the solicitation number as 447QSSC-27-Q-0023, while the header and the attached RFQ use 47QSSC-27-Q-0023.
Quotes
Solicitation number 447QSSC-27-Q-0023 is issued an as RFQ for the procurement of National Instruments (NI) PXI/PXIe test and measurement modules.SAM.gov posting text
SAM Notice ID 47QSSC-27-Q-0023N0025360511799 FAR 12 RFQ.pdf, p. 1
- Wrong or leftover text: The attached RFQ is stamped as an unfinished working copy with a 'Finalize for Vendor' note, so it is a draft rather than a final vendor form.
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Finalize for VendorN0025360511799 FAR 12 RFQ.pdf, p. 1
CO WORKING COPY - NOT FINALIZEDN0025360511799 FAR 12 RFQ.pdf, p. 1
- Contradicts itself: The attached form's part-number header lists 785117-01 twice (six numbers), while the requirement lists five distinct items, one of each.
Quotes
PN 787358-01, 780587-48, 785117-01, 785117-01, 778572-69, 780587-24N0025360511799 FAR 12 RFQ.pdf, p. 1
QTY (1) - 778572-69 PXI-2569 PXI Relay Module, SPST (open), 100-Channel, 100 V, 1 ASAM.gov posting text
- Unclear: The posting says to email the quote to 'the address identified in this RFQ', but the RFQ form names no submission email; the only contact given is a questions address.
Quotes
Submit the quotation and all required documentation by email to the address identified in this RFQ no later than the stated closing date and time.SAM.gov posting text
Hard to respond toHomeland Security, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 70Z04027Q60711Y00 · posted Oct 19, 2026 · bidders got 11.93 days to respond
- Contradicts itself: The posting gives three different solicitation numbers: the notice header uses 70Z04027Q60711Y00, the body uses 2126406Y6176J96018, and the email subject line must carry 70Z04026Q60711Y00.
Quotes
Solicitation number 2126406Y6176J96018 applies and is used as a Request for Quote (RFQ).SAM.gov posting text
All emailed quotes shall have 70Z04026Q60711Y00 in the subject of the email.SAM.gov posting text
- Contradicts itself: The SOW says performance starts 10/10/26, which is before the 10/19/26 posting date and before the 10/31/26 quote deadline, while the posting says services are needed after award.
Quotes
Period of performance will start on 10/10/26, then the remaining measurements will take place in Baltimore MD, TBD.Eagle Strain Gage SOW.docx
All Services are required ASAP after award.SAM.gov posting text
Hard to respond toDept of Defense · Solicitation N0018926QL3760001 · posted Oct 19, 2026 · bidders got 2.83 days to respond
Delivery destination is given as Williamsburg, VA in one place and Norfolk, VA in another, and the form still has unfilled Contracting Officer fill-in blanks.
- Contradicts itself: The specifications page sends the boxes to a warehouse in Williamsburg, while the delivery schedule lists a Norfolk address and a different point of contact for the same two line items.
Quotes
DELIVERY TO ADDRESS: WILLIAMSBURG, VA. 23185 1 C STREET, WAREHOUSE 1Solicitation Amendment - N0018926QL3760001.pdf, p. 2
ATTN CODE 301, 1968 GILBERT ST SUITE 600Solicitation Amendment - N0018926QL3760001.pdf, p. 5
- Wrong or leftover text: Template instructions and blanks meant for the Contracting Officer were left in the clauses, including the payment routing table and the subcontracting-limit checkboxes.
Quotes
(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)Solicitation Amendment - N0018926QL3760001.pdf, p. 8
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]Solicitation Amendment - N0018926QL3760001.pdf, p. 12
Contracting Officer to insert applicable information cited in PGI 225.772-1Solicitation Amendment - N0018926QL3760001.pdf, p. 16
Hard to respond toHomeland Security, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 70Z03827QB0000007 · posted Oct 20, 2026 · bidders got 12.84 days to respond
- Contradicts itself: The posting text closes offers on 22 October 2026, about two days after the 20 October posting, but the listed response deadline is 2 November 2026.
Quotes
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 22 October 2026 at 10:00 am EDT.SAM.gov posting text
close the solicitation early on October 22, 2026, at 10:00am EDT due to increased urgency in the requirementSAM.gov posting text
Hard to respond toDept of Defense · Sources Sought DLA-CE-SS-4220-01-708-3638 · posted Oct 20, 2026 · bidders got 13.73 days to respond
- Unclear: The notice names two possible contracting officers and two possible NAICS codes instead of stating one of each.
Quotes
Contracting Officer: James Lewicky (or Joel Dalafave)SAM.gov posting text
NAICS Code: 315990 – Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (or 339999 – All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing)SAM.gov posting text
Hard to respond toInterior, Department of the · Solicitation 140A2327Q0297 · posted Oct 20, 2026 · bidders got 29.87 days to respond
- Wrong or leftover text: The scope of contract in Section C.1 describes installing fencing for student safety, not a greenhouse, which looks like text copied from a different buy.
Quotes
for the installation of fencing on campus for the safety of the student.Sol_140A2327Q0297.pdf, p. 4
necessary to Installation a Greenhouse at Wingate High School in Fort Wingate, NM.SAM.gov posting text
- Contradicts itself: The posting says award goes to the lowest-priced conforming quote, but the attachment requires a two-volume technical proposal rated pass/fail on four factors with a 20-page limit, and calls it an LPTA proposal process, while the quote contents section asks only for company information and pricing.
Quotes
Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror, who's quote conforming to the requirements herein, will be most advantageous to the GovernmentSAM.gov posting text
Offerors shall submit proposals in two separately organized volumes.Sol_140A2327Q0297.pdf, p. 15
- Wrong or leftover text: The attachment includes drafting notes and cross-references to sections that do not exist or are not in this document, such as Sections 9.2 to 9.6 and Section 4.0, indicating template text left in.
Quotes
The content of Sections 9.2 through 9.6 is written for incorporation into the BIE solicitation LPTA templateSol_140A2327Q0297.pdf, p. 15
Any questions related to this requirement must be submitted to the email listed in Section 4.0 aboveSol_140A2327Q0297.pdf, p. 20
- Contradicts itself: The posting says questions are due 10 days before closing, but the attachment sets the question deadline at the same time as the quote deadline.
Quotes
no later then 10 days BEFORE closingSAM.gov posting text
no later than Thursday, November 19, 12:00 MDT.Sol_140A2327Q0297.pdf, p. 20
- Contradicts itself: The posting lists the pricing breakdown as installation, materials and taxes with no bonding or profit, while the Section B schedule adds profit and bonding lines, and the contacts differ (Mary Jane Johnson versus Stanley Henderson).
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POC: Stanley Henderson, Stanley.henderson@bie.eduSol_140A2327Q0297.pdf, p. 5
Any further questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Mary Jane Johnson, Contracting OfficerSAM.gov posting text
Hard to respond toDept of Defense · Solicitation FA461027Q0152 · posted Oct 20, 2026 · bidders got 9.92 days to respond
The notice says it is a 100% small business set-aside and gives a five-year performance period, but the structured data and the PWS say otherwise, and the clause attachment still has unfilled template text.
- Contradicts itself: The posting text calls the buy a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, while the listing data says there is no set-aside.
Quotes
This acquisition will be made as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, with a size standard of $13 Million.SAM.gov posting text
Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026-Attachment 3- Clauses and Provisions.pdf, p. 1
- Contradicts itself: The posting gives a five-year performance period, but the PWS gives a one-year period with unspecified renewals.
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estimated period of performance from 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2031SAM.gov posting text
The period of performance will be from 1 November 2026 through 31 October 2027, with optional renewal periods as determined by the government.Attachment 1- Performance Work Statement.pdf, p. 7
- Wrong or leftover text: The clause attachment still contains unfilled template instructions and blanks, such as bracketed fill-in prompts and empty wage tables.
Quotes
(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)Attachment 3- Clauses and Provisions.pdf, p. 5
within 30[insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]Attachment 3- Clauses and Provisions.pdf, p. 7
shall not exceed 5 years(months) (years).Attachment 3- Clauses and Provisions.pdf, p. 7
- Contradicts itself: The solicitation number in the posting text differs from the number on the listing and in the attachment.
Quotes
Solicitation FA461026Q0152 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ)SAM.gov posting text
DOCUMENT NUMBER FA461027Q0152Attachment 3- Clauses and Provisions.pdf, p. 1
Hard to respond toDept of Defense · Solicitation N6817127QN001 · posted Oct 21, 2026 · bidders got 23 hours to respond
- Rushed: Quotes are due about 0.94 days after posting for a four-item ship repair that needs a signed NDA, technical documents and a price breakdown, and the work is scheduled to start the next day.
Quotes
The Period of performance is 23 - 26 October 2026.Solicitation - N6817127QN001.pdf, p. 8
Quoter must submit a request for references via email at the following email with a signed Attachment S-1 Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA)Solicitation - N6817127QN001.pdf, p. 4
Hard to respond toState, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 19R01027Q0002 · posted Oct 21, 2026 · bidders got 14.05 days to respond
- Contradicts itself: The RFQ gives two different start dates for the winter ordering window, November 15 in one place and November 1 in another.
Quotes
During each contract year, services may be ordered during the seasonal service window of November 15 through March 30.RFQ 19R01027Q0002 Snow Removal.pdf, p. 4
Services may be ordered as needed from November 1 through March 30 during each contract year.RFQ 19R01027Q0002 Snow Removal.pdf, p. 10
- Contradicts itself: The attached SOW describes a single 12-month performance period, while the RFQ describes a base year plus two option years.
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The performance period of this contract is from the start date in the Notice to Proceed and continues for 12 months when needed.SOW-Snow-Removal_services_2026-27.docx
The contract will have a one-year base period and two one-year option periods.RFQ 19R01027Q0002 Snow Removal.pdf, p. 4
- Wrong or leftover text: The SOW contains headings and a report template for gardening and lawn maintenance, which do not belong in a snow removal buy.
Quotes
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) – GARDENING SERVICESSOW-Snow-Removal_services_2026-27.docx
LAWN MAINTENANCE REPORTSOW-Snow-Removal_services_2026-27.docx
- Wrong or leftover text: The RFQ still contains internal drafting notes and open items, showing the document was not finished before posting.
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The Government should specify the unit for final snow disposal.RFQ 19R01027Q0002 Snow Removal.pdf, p. 8
The Government shall confirm the required currency and VAT presentation before issuance.RFQ 19R01027Q0002 Snow Removal.pdf, p. 7
Where the source document contains conflicting or incomplete requirements, the items are identified for Contracting Officer confirmation before issuance.RFQ 19R01027Q0002 Snow Removal.pdf, p. 10
Hard to respond toDept of Defense · Presolicitation SP470327Q0003 · posted Oct 21, 2026 · bidders got 7.56 days to respond
The posting text gives quote, question and site-visit dates in November, but the listed response deadline is October 28, and the SOW includes construction boilerplate unrelated to a smoke-testing and jetting inspection.
- Contradicts itself: The posting text sets the quote due date at November 19 and the site visit at November 5, but the listed response deadline is October 28, before both of those dates.
Quotes
Quotes are due on November 19, 2026, end of day.SAM.gov posting text
Site visit November 5, 2026 at 10:00am.SAM.gov posting text
- Wrong or leftover text: The work is an inspection with no repairs, yet the SOW and posting carry construction-job requirements such as ready-mix concrete, HVAC line sets, door locks and tile installation.
Quotes
For concrete provided by a ready-mix truck, the contractor has 90 minutes to complete theDSCR-B34-B42-Smoke-Testing-SOW.pdf, p. 6
Whenever an HVAC line set is installed on the exterior the contractor is required to coverDSCR-B34-B42-Smoke-Testing-SOW.pdf, p. 6
No repairs shall be performed under this contract.DSCR-B34-B42-Smoke-Testing-SOW.pdf, p. 2
- Contradicts itself: The site contact's phone number in the posting differs from the number given for the same person in the SOW.
Quotes
Coordinate site access with Ramy Massey at (804) 929-1846SAM.gov posting text
Cell Phone: (804) 921-6694DSCR-B34-B42-Smoke-Testing-SOW.pdf, p. 3
Hard to respond toHealth and Human Services, Department of · Sources Sought 75H70927BAO_002 · posted Oct 21, 2026 · bidders got 15.4 days to respond
A sources sought notice for electric utility services asks respondents to show experience in food service delivery and menus for healthcare facilities.
- Wrong or leftover text: The experience requirements ask for food service and customizable menus, which does not match the electric utility service the notice says it is buying.
Quotes
Number of years of experience in providing routine food service delivery and customizable menus to healthcare facilitiesSAM.gov posting text
The vendor shall provide electric utility services to the Blackfeet Service Unit (BFSU), Government quarters, and Heart Butte Clinic.SAM.gov posting text
Hard to respond toDept of Defense · Presolicitation W9123727QA010 · posted Oct 21, 2026 · bidders got 7.22 days to respond
- Contradicts itself: The attachment says the buy is a 100% small business set-aside, but the posting data lists the set-aside as none.
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This procurement is 100% small business set a-side.B.01.3 Pre-Soliciation Synopsis.docx
Set-aside Status: 100% small business set a-sideB.01.3 Pre-Soliciation Synopsis.docx
- Contradicts itself: The attachment says solicitation documents will be available around 01 September 2026, which is before the 21 October 2026 posting date and before the 28 October 2026 closing date.
Quotes
Solicitation documents will be available on or about 01 September 2026 and can be downloaded at www.sam.gov.B.01.3 Pre-Soliciation Synopsis.docx
Date: 21 October Year: 2026B.01.3 Pre-Soliciation Synopsis.docx
Hard to respond toDept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation W91ZRS27QA001 · posted Oct 21, 2026 · bidders got 13.06 days to respond
- Wrong or leftover text: The technical evaluation factor requires distributing media across channels and networks, which has nothing to do with catered meals and appears copied from another buy.
Quotes
specifically demonstrating the capability to distribute media across the required channels and networks.SAM.gov posting text
- Contradicts itself: The posting names two different Service Contract Act wage determinations (2015-4113 REV 37 and 2015-4111 revision 35), so it is unclear which wage rates apply.
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attached U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4113 REV 37SAM.gov posting text
FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (wage determination no. 2015-4111, revision no. 35, date of last revision 6/25/2026)SAM.gov posting text
Hard to respond toDept of Defense · Sources Sought FA301627Q7005 · posted Oct 21, 2026 · bidders got 379.94 days to respond
- Wrong or leftover text: The instructions for where to send responses contain an unfilled placeholder instead of actual email addresses.
Quotes
Responses must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist (insert agency email addresses).SAM.gov posting text
Hard to respond toDept of Defense · Sources Sought W911SD27QA003 · posted Oct 21, 2026 · bidders got 6.13 days to respond
- Contradicts itself: One sample instruction says to upload photos in Unison with the packet, while the other says to send them to a West Point address by UPS or USPS; the specification says photos are mailed.
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based on the specifications attached in the solicitation as part of your packet in UNISON.FAR 52.212-1.pdf, p. 1
The sample shall be sent via UPS or USPS, and must contain the following information:Sample Instructions.pdf, p. 1
- Wrong or leftover text: The FAR 52.212-1 addendum has a broken, unfinished sentence about what happens if an offeror does not submit something.
Quotes
Therefore, if an offeror doesn't submit consideration for this contract.FAR 52.212-1.pdf, p. 1
- Unclear: The notice is titled and typed as a Sources Sought synopsis, yet the text says the solicitation is issued and quotes with samples are due, so the type of response wanted is mixed.
Quotes
The solicitation is issued on October 21, 2026 in electronic format only and will be available on the Unison MarketplaceSAM.gov posting text