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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21, is soliciting quotes for InPro Stainless Steel Handrails or Equal for the VA Medical Center San Francisco, CA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the supply of commodities only, with no installation requested. Quotes are due April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of approximately 8,000 linear feet of InPro 3500SOV Stainless Steel and Vinyl Handrail, or an approved equal. The requirement is for commodities only, and no installation services are requested. Key product characteristics include stainless steel construction for cleanability, an oval top handrail for grasp, and compliance with ADA and ANSI safety codes. Products must also include all necessary hardware and carry a lifetime warranty. The solicitation includes a line item for FOB Destination delivery price.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for Commercial Products (Commodity Only)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard.
- Place of Performance: San Francisco, CA 94121, United States.
- Published Date: March 10, 2026.
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.
Key Dates & Actions
- CAD Drawings: Available upon request from the Contracting Officer, Leah Smith (leah.smith@va.gov).
- Site Visit: Scheduled for the fourth week of March. RSVP is required via email to leah.smith@va.gov by March 17, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific.
- Questions Due: All questions must be submitted via email to leah.smith@va.gov by March 27, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific.
- Amendment 0001: Clarifies the requirement as commodity-only (supply only) with no installation, and adds a line item for FOB Destination delivery pricing.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to leah.smith@va.gov. Evaluation will consider Technical capability (meeting/exceeding requirements), Delivery Date (shorter timeframes favored), and Price. The Government reserves the right to select an offer other than the lowest price. Offerors must be the manufacturer or an authorized distributor, providing a letter of authorization if applicable. A mandatory VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance must be completed and returned with the offer. Completion of a Buy American Certificate is also required if applicable. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
Attachments
Relevant attachments include architectural floor plans for Building 203 (Basement, Ground, First, Second, and Third floors) at VAMC San Francisco, a Handrail Product List detailing specific items and quantities, and the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting.