InPro Stainless Steel Handrails or Equal
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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) is soliciting quotes for InPro Stainless Steel Handrails or Equal for an upgrade and replacement project at the VAMC San Francisco, Building 203. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision and installation of InPro 3500SOV Stainless Steel and Vinyl Handrails, or an approved equal, for the Handrails Upgrade/Replacement Project. The estimated requirement is approximately 8,000 linear feet of handrail product. Key product characteristics include:
- Stainless steel construction for cleanability.
- Oval top handrail for ergonomic grasp.
- Inclusion of all necessary hardware for installation.
- A lifetime warranty.
- Compliance with ADA and ANSI safety codes.
- Meeting cleanability standards for healthcare environments.
The project involves multiple floors of Building 203, including the basement, ground, first, second, and third floors, as detailed in the provided architectural drawings.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation for Quotes
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 750 Employees
- Place of Performance: San Francisco, CA 94121, United States
Key Dates & Submission
- Site Visit: Scheduled for the week of March 23-27, 2026. RSVP is required by March 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific via email to leah.smith@va.gov.
- Questions Due: All questions must be received by March 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific via email to leah.smith@va.gov.
- Quotes Due: April 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC (11:00 AM Pacific). Quotes must be submitted via email to leah.smith@va.gov.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a comparative evaluation considering:
- Technical: Meeting or exceeding specified requirements.
- Delivery Date: Shorter delivery timeframes will be favored.
- Price: Overall cost of the proposed solution. The Government reserves the right to select an offer other than the lowest price, based on the most advantageous offer.
Important Notes for Bidders
- Offerors must be the manufacturer or an authorized distributor; a letter of authorization is required if applicable.
- Required documents include a Buy American Certificate and the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products. Failure to submit the subcontracting certification will render the offer ineligible.
- CAD drawings are available upon request to the Contracting Officer.
- Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).