9999--Behavioral Health Alarmed Door System (Anti-Barricade/Anti-Ligature) St. Louis VA Medical Center
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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.
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 St. Louis VA Health Care System, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing 35 new alarmed swing anti-barricade and anti-ligature door systems. These systems are for the Inpatient Psychiatric Wards in Building 51 at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, MO. The contractor will provide components, hardware, technical support, training, and commissioning assistance, with installation performed by VA staff. Responses are due by February 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 35 alarmed swing anti-barricade and anti-ligature door systems specifically designed for behavioral health environments, prioritizing patient safety, staff security, and durability. All components must be anti-barricade, anti-ligature, tamper-resistant, and compliant with VA Mental Health Design Guide Standards and Office of Mental Health (OMH) approval. Key specifications include solid core, anti-ligature doors with high-pressure laminate finish, integrated privacy vision panels, double-action anti-barricade features, hollow metal frames, and comprehensive door alarm systems. The contractor will also provide training and system commissioning assistance to VA staff.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 321911 (Wood Window and Door Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1000 Employees
- Delivery Schedule: Initial delivery by August 3, 2026; final delivery by November 30, 2026.
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 1:00 PM CST
- Published: February 9, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. The government is not obligated to award a contract. Responses will be used to identify potential sources, including small businesses (SDVOSB/VOSB vendors must be registered in SBA VetCert). Interested parties must submit written responses via email to maria.owen2@va.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted.
Required Response Information
Submissions must include: company name, address, point of contact (phone and email), UEI number, Cage Code, type of small business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SB, Large Business), and a capability statement addressing qualifications and ability to perform the work.