InPro Stainless Steel Handrails or Equal
Overview
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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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261), is soliciting quotes for InPro Stainless Steel Handrails or Equal for the VA Medical Center in San Francisco, CA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a commodity-only requirement, with no installation requested. Offers are due by April 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of specific handrail products and related vinyl and stainless steel protection items for an upgrade/replacement project at Building 203. The requirement is for commodities only, with no installation services. Products must meet cleanability standards for healthcare environments and comply with ADA and ANSI safety codes.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 750 Employees
- Place of Performance: San Francisco, CA 94121, United States
- Product Service Code: 5670 (Building Components, Prefabricated)
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Bidders are to provide "InPro 3500SOV Stainless Steel and Vinyl Handrail OR EQUAL," including specific components like vinyl bumper/wall protection (Sharkskin 0350), 16G 430 stainless corner guards, and various handrail parts (oval/vinyl sections, returns, brackets). The original solicitation estimated approximately 8,000 linear feet of handrail product, though Amendment 0002 reduced quantities for CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0008. Salient characteristics include stainless steel construction for cleanability, an oval top handrail for grasp, inclusion of all necessary hardware, and a lifetime warranty. An updated Price/Cost Schedule is provided in Amendment 0002.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to leah.smith@va.gov.
- Deadline: Offers are due by April 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT. The deadline for questions has passed.
- Evaluation Criteria: Technical (meeting/exceeding requirements), Delivery Date (shorter timeframes favored), and Price. The Government reserves the right to select an offer other than the lowest price.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be the manufacturer or an authorized distributor (providing a letter of authorization if applicable). Completion of a Buy American Certificate is required if applicable.
Important Notes
- Amendments: Amendment 0001 clarified this is a commodity-only requirement with no installation and added a CLIN for FOB Destination delivery price. Amendment 0002 extended the offer deadline, answered vendor questions, clarified requirements, and updated CLIN quantities and descriptions.
- Mandatory Forms: Bidders must complete, sign, and return the "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products" to ensure eligibility.
- Drawings: Architectural floor plans for Building 203 (Basement, Ground, First, Second, and Third floors) are available and crucial for understanding the physical layout and scope. A detailed product list is also provided.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Leah Smith, leah.smith@va.gov