4510--APU Toilets
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources capable of providing Stainless Steel Ligature Resistant Toilets for the Loma Linda VA Healthcare System. This RFI aims to gather information for acquisition planning and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks to purchase 15 Stainless Steel Ligature Resistant Toilets, specifically Model/Part Number LR2140-W-2-RM, including all associated installation hardware and shipping costs. This procurement is for parts only, with no installation required.
Key Salient Characteristics for the toilets include:
- Design: Blow-out jet type, suitable for high-security and behavioral health environments.
- Construction: 14-gauge stainless steel, fully ligature-resistant, tamper-resistant, and vandal-resistant.
- Features: Secure access panel for maintenance, preventing patient/occupant access.
- Mounting: Floor-mounted fixture with a wall outlet configuration, rear-mounted (rear discharge).
- ADA Compliance: Rim height not exceeding 17 inches from the finished floor.
- Mounting Hardware: Specific bolt pattern dimensions (top 14 1/2 inches, bottom 8 1/2 inches from finished floor; 1 3/8 inches from edge to center) and includes four 5/16 inch all-thread attachment bolts with nuts and washers.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 332913 (Metal Pipe and Tube Manufacturing) - Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- Product Service Code (PSC): 4510 (Plumbing Fixtures And Accessories)
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Office: 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)
- Place of Performance: Loma Linda VA Healthcare System, Loma Linda, CA 92357, United States
- Response Due: Thursday, March 5, 2026, by 10:00 AM PST
- Published Date: February 25, 2026
Submission & Information Requested
Interested and capable companies must submit responses via email to sam.choo@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Required information includes:
- A capabilities statement detailing how your organization meets or exceeds the DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirements, or explaining any inability to meet them.
- Feedback or suggestions on the DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirements.
- Business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business) and confirmation of small business status under NAICS 332913.
- Confirmation of being a manufacturer, authorized distributor, or solution provider.
- Details on distributors (if a large business) or alterations (if a small business distributor).
- Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (13 CFR § 125.6).
- Confirmation of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) status and Non-Manufacturer Rule compliance.
- Conformance with the Buy American Act and manufacturer origin (US domestic Small/Large Business, Foreign).
- Lead time for delivery, estimated lifespan of the solution, and availability of leasing solutions.
- Information on existing Federal Government contracts (FSS, GSA, etc.) and product availability on those contracts.
- General pricing for market research purposes only.
- Your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. Responses are not offers and will not be used for award evaluation. All information marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responders are responsible for all associated costs. If a solicitation is issued, interested parties must respond separately to that specific announcement.