7230--DOMILICILARY WINDOW TREATMENTS
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 6, is soliciting proposals for Domiciliary Window Treatments at the Hampton VA Medical Center, Virginia. This Total Small Business Set-Aside requires the supply and installation of anti-ligature window shades for the Domiciliary Behavioral Health Unit. Quotes are due by March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, delivery, and "white glove" installation of solar window treatments. Key requirements include:
- Supply and install specific window shades (WebbLok/InPro and WT CF200/WT models) or "or equal" products.
- All products must be anti-ligature, meet salient characteristics (solar fabric WT 243 3% openness, GREENGUARD/NFPA 701 certified, custom arched fascia), and comply with NFPA 701, ANSI/BIFMA, and ASTM standards.
- Existing valences must be removed.
- Fascia requirements: Both square and curved fascias are preferred, but any anti-ligature option is acceptable. Custom fabrication for arched valences is approved.
- Installation services include fitting into window frames (wood or metal stud blocking).
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (implies fixed-price for commercial items)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 337920 (Blind and Shade Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 7230 (Draperies, Awnings, And Shades)
- Place of Performance: Hampton VA Medical Center, Hampton, Virginia
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: March 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
- Submission: Via email to ruth.morris@va.gov. Submissions must include Volume 1 (Technical) and Volume 2 (Pricing).
- Technical Volume: Requires Bill of Materials, labor/installation man-hours, project management plan, project staffing plan, and a self-certifying statement.
- Pricing Volume: Requires a quote with separate line items for labor/installation.
- "Or Equal" Products: Bidders proposing "or equal" products must include manufacturer's brochures and specifications, and supply a sample for demonstration within two weeks of submission.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror who meets technical acceptability. Lead time for manufacturing, shipping, and installation is a critical factor.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Vendors should report to Bldg 36 Security Office.
- Eligibility: Vendors must be registered and current in SAM. Offerors quoting as a reseller/distributor must submit a Letter of Authorization (LOA).
Key Clarifications
Recent amendments clarified that while specific brands are listed as basis of design, "or equal" products are acceptable if they meet salient characteristics and are anti-ligature. The VA prefers both square and curved fascias, but any anti-ligature option is welcome. Existing valences must be removed.