9999--Equipment - Ligature-Resistant BH Doors B-185 Acute Psych Unit NIHCS Northern Indiana VAMC - Marion Campus
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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.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order to Kennon Products Inc. for ligature-resistant behavioral health doors for the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System – Marion Campus. The award, valued at $31,370.00, resulted from a sole-source procurement.
Scope of Work
This award covers the procurement of twenty-eight (28) "Made in America" Kennon - Door 2.0 Single Set & Saloon Sets. These ligature-resistant doors are specifically required for the Acute Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit at the Marion Campus to meet critical form, fit, and function requirements. Delivery is to the B-185 Behavioral Health SSPD at 1700 East 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953-4589.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Value: $31,370.00
- Awardee: Kennon Products Inc., 1100 Hi Tech Drive, Sheridan, WY 82801
- Set-Aside: Small Business Sole Source (NAICS 332321 - Metal Window and Door Manufacturing)
- Award Date: May 5, 2026
- Published Date: May 7, 2026
Evaluation
This procurement was conducted as a sole-source action under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, based on the Government's belief that only Kennon Products Inc. possessed the required capabilities to successfully meet the specific form, fit, and function requirements for the behavioral health unit. An initial notice of intent to sole-source was published, inviting responses from other sources demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous.
Additional Notes
The contracting office is the NCO 10 Contracting Activity (36C250). The Contracting Officer is LouAnn Gilliland (louann.gilliland@va.gov, 937-268-6511).