N071--Women's Clinic Window Treatments
Overview
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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 23 (36C263), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified firms capable of providing and installing Brand Name Only Mecho window treatments for the new Women's Clinic Building 80 at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, MN. This is a market research effort for a potential future solicitation. Responses are due by February 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
Purpose & Scope of Work
This Sources Sought aims to gather information from industry to inform appropriate acquisition decisions for the procurement and installation of specific window shades. The scope of work includes:
- Providing all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision for the window shades and their installation.
- Technical assistance, development, and generation of final specifications.
- Field measuring, coordination, and management of installation.
- Providing maintenance manuals, sample materials, and tracking manufacturing schedules.
- Participating in kickoff and post-installation meetings, and submitting a remediation plan if needed.
- Ensuring compliance with local security policies, protecting property, and maintaining jobsite cleanliness.
- The required product is Brand Name Only Mecho window shades, specifically Mecho ThermoVeil Color: 1724 Taupe for shades and Mecho Colonial White for hardware, with specific warranty requirements (25-year textile, 10-year hardware). Installers must be trained, certified, and have a minimum of 10 years of experience.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. Submissions should include:
- Organization name, UEI, address, socioeconomic category, point of contact email, website, and phone number.
- A detailed capability statement highlighting expertise in the described areas.
- Copies of agreements authorizing the provision of required products/services.
- For Small Business respondents: estimated percentage of services/supplies performed as Prime Contractor and subcontracted.
- Identification of manufacturer (if not the respondent) and their socio-economic category.
- Completed certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2(b) for country of origin.
- Indication if services/supplies can be ordered against existing government contracts (e.g., FSS, GSA).
- Estimated shipping and delivery information (lead time). Responses, including any questions, must be emailed to robert.bennett8@va.gov by the deadline.
Key Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS Code: 238390, Other Building Finishing Contractors (Size Standard: $19.0 Million)
- Product/Service Code: N071 (Installation Of Equipment: Furniture)
- Place of Performance: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis MN 55417.
- Anticipated Installation: End of February/early March 2026.
- Special Considerations: This acquisition may be subject to the Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33). The Government will not pay for information submitted.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Robert Bennett
- Email: robert.bennett8@va.gov
- Phone: 319-339-7079