The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals from qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for the installation of a locked sally port at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, under project number 580-20-106. The project aims to enhance safety for patients, staff, and visitors by preventing patient elopement and includes comprehensive construction tasks such as demolition, relocation, and compliance with federal and local regulations. The anticipated contract, valued between $500,000 and $1 million, requires adherence to strict safety guidelines and minimal disruption to hospital operations, with a performance period of 270 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Interested contractors should contact Lisa Peace at Lisa.Peace@va.gov and are encouraged to register for notifications regarding the solicitation, which will be available electronically on or about October 25, 2024.