7230--Women's Clinic Window Treatments Minneapolis VA Health Care System
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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 Minneapolis VA Health Care System, is seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to provide and install Brand Name Only Mecho window treatments for the new Women's Clinic Building 80. This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services. Quotes are due by April 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply and installation of Brand Name Only Mecho window shades, including all necessary labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision. Key requirements include:
- Product Specifications: Mecho window shades (manual or electronic), with specific textile (25-year) and hardware (10-year) warranties, self-lubricating, quiet, maintenance-free operation, and compliance with NFPA codes. Specific colors and materials (Mecho ThermoVeil Color: 1724 Taupe, Mecho Colonial White hardware) are mandated.
- Installation Services: Project management, field measurements, provision of maintenance manuals, coordination with VA staff, 30 days free storage, and jobsite cleanliness. Installers must be trained and certified by Mecho with a minimum of 10 years experience, and provide a 1-year installation warranty.
- Performance Standards: Shades must be free of defects, withstand staining/flaking, and have smooth finishes.
- Place of Performance: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award for supplies and installation.
- Period of Performance: April 11, 2026, to July 31, 2026 (Base Year).
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 337920 (Draperies, Awnings, And Shades) with a size standard of 1,000 Employees.
Key Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: March 25, 2026, at 12:30 PM Central Time.
- Technical Questions Due: March 30, 2026, by 11:00 AM Central Time (email to robert.bennett8@va.gov).
- Quotes Due: April 2, 2026, by 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time (email to robert.bennett8@va.gov).
Eligibility & Evaluation
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered and current in SAM.gov and certified as an SDVOSB vendor in the SBA Small Business Search database.
- Submission Requirements: Completed Standard Form 1449, Price/Cost Schedule, and Technical Portion (including manufacturer's product specifications, Bill of Materials, labor/installation hours, product literature, staffing plan, finish samples, warranty, self-certifying statement for deadlines).
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), based on price and technical acceptability (Bill of Materials, cut sheets, labor/services appropriateness, project staffing plan, project management plan).
Additional Notes
A Brand Name Only Justification for Mecho window treatments exists, citing visual consistency with existing installations and leveraging existing electrical infrastructure, as well as unique product characteristics.