12. Hines VA Lock Hardware Standards.docx

This is a lock hardware standards specification document for the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for Hines VA facilities. The document establishes approved manufacturers and product specifications for various lock hardware components required for Building 217 Phase 2 renovations (Solicitation Number 36C25226B0028). All lock hardware must accept Small Format Interchangeable Cores (SFIC) where appropriate.

The standards identify preferred and acceptable manufacturers across multiple lock hardware categories: keyways (Schlage B145 preferred; Best, J, K, D acceptable), hinges (BEST Quick Shim preferred; McKinney and Ives acceptable), cylinder housings (KSP convertible housing preferred; Best acceptable), mortise locksets (BEST 40H series preferred), cylindrical locksets (Schlage ND series preferred; Rhodes acceptable), keypad locksets (Alarm lock DL3200/DL3500), exit devices (Precision 2000 A Lever preferred; Von Duprin 99 acceptable), electric strikes (HES preferred; Best and Von Duprin acceptable), cabinet locks (Compx Timberline), flush bolts (Trimco preferred; Ives and Rockwood acceptable), and finishes (626AM or equivalent). The document specifies that cylinder housings must use two screws or rivets for cams. Any lock hardware items not listed in the standards should be submitted to the Hines Lock Shop for approval, with Kyle Nelson (Kyle.Nelson2@va.gov) identified as the current contact for such requests.