NOTICE OF INTENT - Sole Source Yale Key Lock Hardware for the Chilled Water Plant Replacement and Utility Upgrades Project at the VA West Haven Campus
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to procure Yale key lock hardware on a sole-source basis for the Chilled Water Plant Replacement and Utility Upgrades Project at the VA West Haven Campus in West Haven, CT. This NOI is for market research purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses from interested parties are due by February 19, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The VA West Haven Medical Center requires the use of Yale Commercial Large Format locking cores for mechanical locksets in the new chilled water plant. This is essential to comply with and integrate into the existing access security system used throughout the medical center. The use of a single lock core system enables systematic management, provides a single keying tracking mechanism, allows for an emergency response master key for police and fire departments, and reduces maintenance costs.
Justification for Sole Source
The requirement for Yale Commercial Large Format lock cores is driven by the need to maintain a consistent and integrated access security system across all VA West Haven Medical Center facilities. This consistency is critical for the safety and security of personnel, equipment, and infrastructure, ensuring ease of access for security alarms and emergencies through a single keying system. Using an alternative product risks immediate access issues and failure to meet security requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent - Sole Source)
- Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for VA West Haven
- Place of Performance: West Haven, CT
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, by 6:00 PM EST
- Published: February 4, 2026
Response Instructions
This notice is a market research tool to identify other qualified sources that can meet the brand-name requirement. The Government is not obligated to pay for information received. Responses should be submitted via email to tyler.s.maryak@usace.army.mil and CC erin.e.bradley@usace.army.mil within 15 days of the posting date. The email subject line must be: "W912WJ26X1B69 – Yale Key Lock Harware".