7220--Replacement of Ceiling Tiles
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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), Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified vendors for the replacement of ceiling tiles at the West Haven CT VAMC. This market research aims to gather information on potential sources capable of providing specific Armstrong Ultima Health Zone High NRC Ceiling Tiles. Responses are due by April 8, 2026, at 10 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specific Armstrong Ultima Health Zone High NRC Ceiling Tiles, models 1445 (24" x 24" x 7/8") and 1448 (24" x 48" x 7/8"), with no substitutions. Key specifications include:
- Edge: Square Lay-in, 15/16" grid, white
- Acoustics: 0.80 NRC, 35 CAC
- Fire: Class A (UL)
- Light Reflectance: 86%
- Resistance: HumiGuard Plus (sag/humidity), BioBlock, water repellent, soil resistance, impact resistance, washable, scrubbable
- Material: Mineral fiber, fine texture, rectangle shape, factory-applied latex paint on DuraBrite membrane
- Installation: Grid (suspended)
- Quantities: 400 containers of Armstrong 1445 and 230 containers of Armstrong 1448.
- Compliance: Contractor policies must adhere to VA Privacy and Security, Privacy Act, and HIPAA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 238330 (Drywall and Ceiling Tile Contractors) with a $16.5 Million size standard.
- Potential Set-Aside: May be set-aside for SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Businesses, or procured through full and open competition based on market research.
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, 10 AM EST
- Published: April 1, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit a capability response addressing their ability to meet the requirement, including a completed Sources Sought Worksheet. Responses should be emailed to Tnauri.woodbridge@va.gov in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format, not exceeding 8 pages. This is for market research only; no contract will be awarded from this notice, and no reimbursement will be provided for submissions. Respondents will not be notified of evaluation results.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and VISTA to be eligible for any potential future contract resulting from this market research.