7195--FURNITURE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FURNITURE
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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.
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- 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), specifically the 242-Network Contract Office 02, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Brand Name or Equal Kwalu/Stance Behavioral Health Furniture. This opportunity aims to replace worn-out furnishings in Patient Recreation and Residential Programs (PRRP) group/lounge rooms at the Northport VA Medical Center (Building 65, 1st floor and Building 64, 2nd floor) to ensure sanitary and infection control approved areas. The acquisition is Unrestricted, but includes a strong preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) as per VAAR 852.219-73 and 852.219-76. Responses are due by January 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes a variety of behavioral health furniture:
- Seating: Two 3-seat sofas, two 2-seat love seats, and fifteen single-seat chairs.
- Tables: Two end tables, one coffee table, and one dining/activity table.
Salient characteristics for seating emphasize durable, cleanable materials (solid wood/polymer arm caps, metal/steel-reinforced frames), antimicrobial/water-resistant/healthcare-grade fabric, clean-out areas, high weight capacities (350-750 lbs), stability weights (80-165 lbs), double-stitched seams, non-removable cushions, tamper-resistant features, BIFMA X5.4-2020 Certification, non-skid glides, field-replaceable arm caps, and a minimum 10-year warranty.
Salient characteristics for tables include solid surface tops with waterfall edges, drum style (wood-look finish), moisture impervious, easy to clean, anti-microbial finish, heat/scratch/mar resistance, AWI standards, SCS Indoor Air Quality, minimum weights (45-110 lbs), concealed fasteners, tamper-resistant glides, and a 10-year warranty. The dining/activity table specifically requires a 60-66" diameter, vinyl edge, single column support base, leveling glides, no grommet opening, and contribution to LEED Credits.
Delivery and Installation require inside delivery, full assembly, and installation at the specified locations within the Northport VA Medical Center. The vendor is responsible for daily debris and trash removal. Orders must be shipped within 120 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), with phased shipments and 30-day storage permissible.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- NAICS Code: 337215 (Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 7195 (Miscellaneous Furniture And Fixtures)
- Place of Performance: Northport VA Medical Center, Northport, NY 11768, United States.
- Warranty: Minimum 10 years for construction and finish on all furniture.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Questions Deadline: January 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronic copy (PDF or Excel) via email to Sanchez.Reid@va.gov.
- Required Documents: Manufacturer's product specifications (highlighted), bill of materials, product literature, completed FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate, completed SF1449 (signed/dated), completed FAR 52.212-3, vendor quote with lead time, warranty information, and VAAR 852.219-76 Certificate of Compliance.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors (technical and past performance combined).
Additional Notes
This solicitation specifies "brand name or equal to Kwalu/Stance Behavioral Health Furniture." Vendors are encouraged to schedule a site walk-through prior to providing final pricing. The primary contact is Sanchez S Reid, Contract Specialist, at Sanchez.Reid@va.gov.