Z2JZ--NEW | CTX Handrail Wall Protection Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 seeks replacement of handrails and wall protection systems at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, Texas, with proposals due July 31, 2026. The procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, foreclosing competition outside that category.

The scope covers removal and installation of approximately 8,960 linear feet of ligature-resistant handrails, rigid vinyl wall protection sheets, and wall guards across buildings 221 A, B, C, and D over 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Specified products include InPro 1000BH ligature-resistant handrails (or equal) in Santa Rosa Oak, InPro Palladium rigid vinyl wall protection (or equal) in Oatmeal, and InPro 1600 wall guards (or equal). The contractor must verify all measurements prior to ordering, provide site-specific safety plan and material samples for Government approval, and comply with VA Infection Control Risk Assessment requirements.

The NAICS code is 238290, Other Building Equipment Contractors; PSC is Z2JZ. Compensation is firm-fixed-price. The Service Contract Act wage determination WD_2015-5237 (effective May 13, 2026) applies, establishing prevailing wage rates for Texas counties Bell and Coryell. SDVOSBs are subject to a 50 percent limitation on paying non-SDVOSB firms for services. The Government intends award without discussions unless necessary, evaluated on comparative analysis of capability statements and up to three relevant contract references from the past five years. Payment is by Electronic Funds Transfer monthly in arrears.