5340--Ligature resistant door hardware for mental health inpatient

SOL #: 36C26126Q0372Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)
MATHER, CA, 95655, United States

Place of Performance

Palo Alto, CA

NAICS

Hardware Manufacturing (332510)

PSC

Hardware (5340)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 29, 2026
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Last Updated
Jan 29, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 3, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 soliciting quotes for ligature-resistant door hardware and fire-rated anti-ligature panic hardware for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, CA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition, conducted under FAR Part 13, includes procurement, delivery, installation, testing, and training services. Quotes are due by February 3, 2026.

Scope of Work

The VA seeks to procure and install specialized door hardware for mental health inpatient unit corridor doors and common bathrooms in Building 520. Key requirements include:

  • Ligature-resistant door hardware: Accurate Lock mortise roller latch assemblies for male (21 qty) and female (10 qty) rooms, including installation services.
  • Fire-rated anti-ligature panic hardware: Falcon F-25-C-L-Dane concealed vertical rod devices (4 qty) and Accurate Ligature Resistant Panic Bar Modifications (4 qty), including installation services.
  • Installation: Must adhere to manufacturer specifications and Attachment A, including pre-installation site walks, field verification, and testing.
  • Training: On-site training for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of installed equipment.
  • Warranty: Manufacturer material warranty and a one-year post-installation warranty.
  • Delivery: Required within 180 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
  • References: Detailed product information is available in Attachment 2 (Accurate Mortise Lock) and Attachment 3 (Falcon Panic HW). Attachment 4 (PAD-B520 Plan) provides a floor plan for installation locations.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) under FAR Part 13.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). This is a Small Business Set-Aside under FAR Part 13 Open Market.
  • NAICS Code: 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard.
  • Response Date: February 3, 2026, 08:00 AM Pacific Time.
  • Published Date: January 29, 2026.
  • Place of Performance: VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA 94304.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email only to Alex.Hernandez@va.gov.
  • Questions: Must be received 48 hours prior to the closing period.
  • Requirements: If not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an authorized distributor letter signed by the OEM is required. Small businesses must indicate compliance with limitations on subcontracting and/or the non-manufacturer rule.
  • Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price only.

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Alex HernandezContract SpecialistPRIMARY

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