9999--Bathroom Shower Ligature-Resistant Doors

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking small businesses to supply and install ligature-resistant bathroom and shower doors for the Atlanta VA Health Care System in Decatur, Georgia, under a total small business set-aside pursuant to FAR 19.5. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 36C24726Q0773, is being conducted under FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures, indicating a simplified acquisition process focused on commercially available products that meet healthcare safety standards for psychiatric environments. The NAICS code 332999 applies, with a small business size standard of 750 employees, and all offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity ID and completed Representations and Certifications. The place of performance is clearly defined as 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033, where the doors will be delivered and installed, with no indication of origin inspection or separate acceptance locations. While the full solicitation has not yet been issued, the government anticipates awarding based on technical acceptability and price, consistent with common LPTA practices under FAR Part 12, though the official basis of award has not been confirmed. The contract will require full labor, materials, equipment, and supplies for installation, with compliance implied to healthcare safety guidelines from the Facility Guidelines Institute and CMS, though specific technical standards are pending release. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that all submissions must be made electronically via SAM.gov by August 7, 2026, with the initial posting date of July 23, 2026, and response deadline of July 28, 2026, for the formal RFQ. No contract value, pricing details, payment office information, or invoicing method has been released at this stage, and no packaging, marking, inspection criteria, or evaluation factors are specified beyond the general requirement for commercial items to meet all necessary specifications. The point of contact for inquiries is Stanley Turner, Contract Specialist, reachable via email or phone, with no COR or COTR identified yet. The contracting office is located in Augusta, Georgia, but submissions are electronic only, and offerors must ensure SAM.gov registration and self-certification as a small business without the need for additional socioeconomic designations. No attachments, special clauses, security clearance requirements, or contract options have been published, and all detailed requirements—including technical specifications, delivery schedules, and acceptance criteria—are expected to be