New CTX Research Ballistic Vivarium Doors
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, Network Contracting Office 17, is conducting market research (Sources Sought) to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying and delivering Ballistic Vivarium Doors for the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System (CTXVHCS) Research Department in Temple, Texas. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to determine if a set-aside is appropriate and if domestic products are available. Responses are due by June 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for ballistic wooden doors meeting UL 752 Level 3 ballistic resistance and 15-minute forced entry resistance. Specifics include:
- Furnishing and installing four UL Level 3: 3/6 x 7/0 x 1-3/4" wood core doors with narrow view windows (TSS 003 low spall laminated glass, mirrored pane, plastic laminate).
- Furnishing and installing one UL Level 3: 3/6 x 7/0 x 1-3/4" half vision wood core door with similar specifications.
- Required door hardware includes Select-11 continuous geared hinges, LSDA DC6816BC surface mounted closers, and Schlage ND 80 series lever locksets (storeroom function).
- Services encompass labor, travel, parts, gaskets, fasteners, field measurement, approval drawings, project management, logistics, final installation, removal of existing doors, and debris disposal.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated NAICS: 321911 (Wood Window and Door Manufacturing) with a 1000-employee size standard.
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Published: May 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System, 1901 Veteran Drive, Temple, TX 76504.
- Period of Performance: 30 days from notice to proceed.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should respond via email to shannon.robinson3@va.gov. Responses must include:
- Company Information (name, address, UEI, POC details).
- Business Classification (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, SBA Section 8a, Women-Owned Small Business).
- SDVOSB/VOSB Compliance (if applicable, regarding clause 852.219-76).
- Small Business Status under NAICS 321911.
- A Capability Statement addressing the draft Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.
- Equipment Manufacturer and Country of Origin details.
- Information on current federal contracts and availability of services through them.
- Any questions or concerns regarding the draft SOW.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only; no solicitation is currently available. The government reserves the right to use all submitted information, which will be treated as proprietary.