5340--Ligature resistant door hardware for mental health inpatient
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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.
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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), specifically the Palo Alto VA Health Care System, intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract for ligature-resistant door hardware and installation services for mental health inpatient units. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested parties must submit responses by February 3, 2026, at 08:00 AM PT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement and installation of ligature-resistant door hardware for male and female mental health inpatient unit corridor doors and common bathrooms. Key items include:
- Accurate Lock mortise roller latch assemblies for female rooms (10 units) and male rooms (21 units).
- Installation services for the latch assemblies.
- Falcon F-25-C-L-Dane 26D fire-rated concealed vertical rod devices with lever trim (4 units).
- Accurate Ligature Resistant Panic Bar Modifications (4 units) for specific device types.
- Installation services for the panic bars and modifications. All specified items are "Brand Name or Equal" and require proper installation to ensure full operation.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), Size Standard: 750 Employees
- FSC/PSC: 5340 (Hardware)
- Place of Performance: VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Submission & Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to compete a contract under FAR Part 13, Open Market. Responsible sources capable of fulfilling this requirement are invited to submit quotes and supporting documentation.
- OEM Requirements: If not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an authorized distributor letter signed by the OEM is required.
- Small Business Compliance: Small businesses that are not the OEM must detail compliance with limitations on subcontracting and/or the non-manufacturer rule.
- Submission Deadline: February 3, 2026, 08:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Submission Contact: Alex Hernandez at Alex.Hernandez@va.gov.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Alex Hernandez, Contracting Specialist
- Email: Alex.Hernandez@va.gov
- Phone: 702-224-6945