InPro Stainless Steel Handrails or Equal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 21, is conducting market research for InPro Stainless Steel Handrails or Equal for the VA San Francisco Health Care System. This Sources Sought aims to identify capable contractors for providing commodities only, with no installation services. Responses are due by February 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific.
Purpose & Scope
This is a market research tool to identify firms capable of supplying "Brand Name or Equal" stainless steel handrails and related vinyl and stainless steel protection items. The information gathered will assist the Government in developing its acquisition strategy for a possible future Request for Quote (RFQ) and in determining potential small business set-asides, specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). The requirement is for commodities only; no installation services are requested. The project involves handrail upgrades/replacements across the basement, ground, first, second, and third floors of Building 203 at the VA San Francisco facility.
Submission Requirements
Interested and qualified firms must submit a statement of interest via email to leah.smith@va.gov by the deadline. Responses should not exceed 10 double-sided pages and must include:
- Business Name and Address
- Business SAM UEI Number
- Point of Contact (Name, email, phone)
- Any existing Government Contract Numbers for similar products
- Authorized Distributor Letter (if not the manufacturer)
- Country of Origin for items
- Business size and Socioeconomic Category. For SDVOSB/VOSB consideration, the attached VAAR Clause 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING must be completed and returned.
- Product information (Manufacturer Part Numbers, detailed description) and capability statements demonstrating the ability to meet requirements.
Key Documents
Supporting documents include a Handrail Product List 2.10.26.xlsx detailing specific items and quantities (e.g., vinyl bumper/wall protection, stainless corner guards, various handrail components). Additionally, floor plans for Building 203 (Basement, Ground, First, Second, and Third floors) are provided as visual references for the project's scope and location. The VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting.docx is a mandatory certification for compliance with subcontracting rules, particularly for SDVOSB/VOSB.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific
- Published: February 11, 2026
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine potential small business set-aside (SDVOSB/VOSB).
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote or a commitment to issue a solicitation. No contract will be awarded based on this request, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs. The Government will not entertain questions, and respondents will not be notified of evaluation results.