5520--Behavioral Health Alarmed Door System | St. Louis VA Medical Center | 08/03/2026 - 11/30/2026

This document is an amendment to solicitation 36C25526Q0194, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15. The amendment, effective May 18, 2026, incorporates new contract clauses in accordance with Executive Order (EO) 14398, which addresses Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Discrimination. Specifically, it adds FAR clause 52.222-90, "ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APRIL 2026)," to Section C of the contract. This clause prohibits contractors from engaging in racially discriminatory DEI activities, requires information disclosure for compliance, and outlines penalties for non-compliance, including contract termination and ineligibility for future government contracts. Contractors must also report subcontractor violations and include this clause in all subcontracts. The response due date for offers remains May 31, 2026, at 1 PM CST. No other changes are made to the solicitation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 36C25526Q0194) for market research purposes. This notice seeks information from businesses capable of providing and installing Behavioral Health Alarmed Door Systems (Anti-Barricade/Anti-Ligature) for the Inpatient Psychiatric Wards in Building 51 at the St. Louis VA Medical Center, Jefferson Barracks. The NAICS Code is 321911 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. This is not a request for proposals, but rather an effort to identify qualified vendors for future acquisition decisions. Interested parties must submit a written response by February 20, 2026, 1:00 PM CST, via email to maria.owen2@va.gov. The response must include company details, UEI and CAGE codes, business type (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB), and a capability statement demonstrating expertise. Phone calls will not be accepted.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, intends to issue a solicitation for 35 alarmed swing anti-barricade and anti-ligature door systems for the Inpatient Psychiatric Wards at the St. Louis VA Medical Center. This presolicitation notice, identified by solicitation number 36C25526Q0194, is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a request for proposal. The anticipated solicitation, expected around May 1, 2026, will be a Firm-Fixed-Price requirement set aside for Small Business concerns. The NAICS code is 321911 (Wood Window and Door Manufacturing) and the PSC is 5520 (Millwork). Interested vendors must be registered and maintain an active status in SAM.gov, where the solicitation will be issued electronically. The response date for this notice is April 24, 2026, 1 PM Central Time.

This government solicitation, 36C25526Q0194, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, is a 100% small business set-aside for the procurement of 35 alarmed swing anti-barricade and anti-ligature door systems for the Inpatient Psychiatric Wards at the VA St. Louis Health Care System. The solicitation details the specific requirements for these doors, emphasizing patient safety, staff security, and durability, with compliance to VA Mental Health Design Guide Standards. The contractor will provide all necessary components, hardware, and technical support, including training and system commissioning assistance. Delivery will be phased between August 3, 2026, and November 30, 2026. Key dates include May 11, 2026, for questions and May 31, 2026, for responses, both due by 1:00 PM CST and to be emailed to Maria Riza Owen. The document also incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses, including those related to contract terms, conditions, and prohibitions on certain foreign-made products and services.