Request for Information - Mental Health Unit Alarm System Installation
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26126Q0397
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Place of performance
- Palo Alto, California 94304, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 21, issued this Special Notice on behalf of VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) regarding the replacement and installation of an updated anti-ligature overhead door alarm system. The notice is classified under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) and Product Service Code 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems). This announcement constitutes market research only and does not commit the government to issue a solicitation, request for quote, request for proposal, or award a contract. The project involves removing and installing an alarm system designed to detect and notify caregivers of potential acts of self-harm when doors are used as ligature points within the Mental Health Inpatient Wings of the facility. Interested contractors should submit responses via email to derek.brown7@va.gov with all response costs borne by the respondent.
The purpose of this Request for Information is to gauge market interest and identify qualified contractors capable of completing the anti-ligature door alarm system retrofit project. The response deadline is February 20, 2026, and all business sizes are eligible to participate, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and large businesses. Respondents must provide company information, unique entity ID from the System of Awards Management, business size classification, GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract details if applicable, manufacturer authorization letters if relevant, and intended bid submission status. The contractor scope includes providing all labor, alarm devices, horns, flashing strobe lights, sensors, delivery, and accessories for the installation of the Top Door Alarm System across multiple rooms in Buildings 520 Wings B and C, with work performed during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Contractors should also indicate their lead time from award notification to work commencement and provide recommendations for changes or clarifications to the performance work statement and general requirements.
Notice text
This announcement constitutes a Special Notice. The purpose of this document is for market research purposes only. This document does not commit or obligate the Government in any manner. THIS IS NOT a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement shall not be construed as a commitment by the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract at this time. The documents included in this posting are not finalized.
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veteran Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) has a need to replace the Top Door Alarm Gen1 system and install an updated alarm system to detect and notify caregivers of potential acts of self-harm when a door is used as a ligature point within its Mental Health Inpatient Wings.
This notice is to determine interest and capability of potentially qualified Businesses (All Sizes) relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS): 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. The Product Service Code (PSC) will be 6350 – Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems. The VA is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. All responses shall be solely in the form of information and materials.
Project Description
Remove and install to include retrofit of all parts and materials for an anti-ligature overhead door alarm system. Contractor is to provide all labor, alarm devices, horns, flashing strobe lights sensors, delivery and any or all accessories to complete the project.
Point of Contact
Potential offerors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the described services below are invited to provide feedback via email to: derek.brown7@va.gov.
All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be the sole responsibility of the respondent. PLEASE NOTE- The Government reserves the right to not respond to any questions received by industry in response to this posting. All submissions will be treated as business confidential materials, become Government property, and will not be returned.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI - 36C26126Q0397.docx | DOCX document | |
| Atatchment B - PAD-B520.pdf | ||
| VAPAHCS Mental Health Over Door Alarms PWS_Draft - Copy.docx | DOCX document | |
| Atatchment A - PAD-B520.pdf |
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