InPro Stainless Steel Handrails or Equal

2026-11-03

The VHA ’ s Network Contracting Office 21 , on behalf VA San Francisco Health Care System is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who possess the capabilities to provide the required Brand Name or Equal Handrails . As permitted by FAR Part 10 , this is a market research tool being utilized for informational and planning purposes . Your responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy for a possible Request for Quote ( RFQ ), to be issued at a later date , and in determining whether any type of small business set - aside is possible for this procurement or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized . If full and open competition is ultimately pursued , responses to this synopsis will be used to aid in establishing small business subcontracting goals . This notice shall not be construed as a RFQ or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a solicitation . The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request , so quotes will not be considered . No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow - up information requests . Response is strictly voluntary - it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFQ process that may take place in the future . However , it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence our acquisition strategy . All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this sources sought notice . Submission Instructions : Responses via email are due no later than 11 : 00 AM Pacific on 2 / 19 / 2026 to leah . smith @ va . gov and must include the information requested below . Responses greater than 10 double - sided pages ( including all attachments ) will not be considered . Late responses will not be accepted . This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain any questions . Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation . We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the Sources Sought . Required Items ( or equal ): See AttachmentsDRAFT Salient Characteristics . docHandrail Product List 2 . 10 . 26 . xlsPlease Note : This requirement is contemplated as commodities only . No installation services are requested . Supporting Documentation : See AttachmentsSF - 203 - 0BAR_2015 - 03 - 31 - FINALSF - 203 - 0GAR_2015 - 03 - 31 - FINAL HANDRAILSSF - 203 - 01AR_2015 - 03 - 31 - FINAL HANDRAILSSF - 203 - 02AR_2015 - 03 - 31 - FINAL HANDRAILSSF - 203 - 03AR_2015 - 03 - 31 - FINAL HANDRAILSCapable and qualified firms shall submit a statement of interest demonstrating the firm ’ s ability to provide necessary products . Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address the specific information . The documentation shall address , at a minimum , the following : Business Name and AddressBusiness SAM UEI NumberPOC Name , email address and contact numberGovernment Contract – Specify any Government Contract Number which presently includes the majority of products identified in vendor response . Authorized Distributor – If you do not manufacture the products identified in response to this notice , you must provide an authorized distributor letter on Original Equipment Manufacturer ( OEM ) letterhead , dated within 12 months of the response deadline . Country of Origin – Specify whether items are domestic - end or Country of Origin . Business size and Socioeconomic Category - To be considered as an SDVOSB or VOSB for Market Research purposes , respondents must complete , attest and return the VAAR Clause 852 . 219 - 76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING ( attached ). Ability to meet the Governments requirement - Government is willing to review all responses from vendors proposing Handrail products equal to those in theHandrail Product List . xlsandDRAFT Salient Characteristics . doc . Please provide product information ( Manufacturer Part Numbers , detailed description of items ) along with capability statements . Please provide all responses no later than 11 : 00AMPacific on2 / 19 / 2026 .

California

2026-03-27