5520--640-25-2-5046-0064 | 36C261-25-AP-2633 | soft suicide prevention swing doors | INPT | Bldg. 520 Mental Health
ID: 36C26125Q0414Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)

PSC

MILLWORK (5520)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e6b8c850aca6441c94b7e474533573fb/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to supply and install soft suicide prevention swing doors for the inpatient Mental Health unit at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The procurement aims to acquire ligature-resistant doors that ensure patient privacy and safety, constructed from durable, water-resistant materials that comply with the 2012 Life Safety Code. This initiative is crucial for enhancing patient care standards and preventing self-harm within the facility. Interested contractors, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), must submit their responses by April 25, 2025, including detailed company information and capability statements to the Contract Specialist, Edwin Rivera, at edwin.rivera@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Edwin RiveraContract Specialist
    Contracting Officer
    Corey Kline
    edwin.rivera@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C26125Q0414.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research to identify potential contractors capable of supplying soft suicide prevention swing doors designed for the inpatient rooms of the Mental Health unit at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The primary focus is on finding Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and other small businesses with the capability to produce ligature-resistant doors that ensure patient privacy and safety. The product requirements specify durable, water-resistant materials, ease of installation, and compliance with the 2012 Life Safety Code. Interested contractors must respond by providing detailed company information, including their capability statements and product specifics. This SSN serves as a preliminary step for planning future procurement actions and is not a formal solicitation, emphasizing the importance of gathering information to facilitate appropriate acquisition decisions and determining whether the procurement can be set aside for small businesses. The notice outlines a tight response deadline of April 25, 2025, further underscoring the urgency and specificity of the request.
    640-25-2-5046-0064 Statement of Work.docx
    The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the supply and installation of ligature-resistant swing doors for the Mental Health unit at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. These soft, durable, and water-resistant doors are designed to maintain patient privacy and safety while preventing self-harm, meeting specific safety codes and hygiene requirements. The contractor will deliver the doors by June 30, 2025, providing all necessary materials, logistics, and warranty services. The contractor responsibilities include order management, insurance proof, and coordination for timely delivery to a specified address. The warranty is to commence upon government acceptance, covering defect replacements at no additional cost to the government. The document provides guidance on submitting any inquiries, ensuring no access to sensitive information is required for compliance. This RFP reflects VHA's initiative to simplify the procurement process and secure discounted commercial pricing. Overall, the goal is to enhance patient safety and care standards within the facility through these necessary infrastructural upgrades.
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