5411--decon shelter

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6, specifically on behalf of Durham VA Medical Center, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Decon Shelters. This Sources Sought Notice seeks information regarding the availability of businesses that can manufacture and supply decontamination shelters meeting specific technical requirements. Key requirements include an articulating external frame with locking straps for rapid deployment, an aircraft-grade aluminum frame with corrosion-resistant treatment, the capability to function with 30 percent of the structure missing, and a lightweight, portable design. The shelter must feature UV-stable and fire-retardant fabric, 360-degree spray jets with individual on/off capability, ergonomic hand sprayers, and removable divider curtains with integrated spray jets to create three separate decontamination lines that accommodate both ambulatory and non-ambulatory casualties. The primary evaluation criterion is the vendor's demonstrated capability to meet these salient characteristics and deploy the shelter with two to four personnel within minutes. Interested vendors must submit written capability statements to Byron Brown, Contracting Officer, at Byron.Brown4@va.gov with the subject line "Decon Shelters" by April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

This pre-solicitation notice does not utilize a set-aside designation, meaning competition is unrestricted. No incumbent contractor or current contract award information is mentioned in the notice. The document does not disclose a specific award value or budget range, as this is a sources sought notice intended for market research purposes prior to formal solicitation. The solicitation number is 36C24626Q0468, and the place of performance is Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Interested vendors are required to identify their company name and address, business size, socioeconomic status (8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or other), and relevant qualifications demonstrating their ability to meet the decon shelter requirements.