Request for Information - Mental Health Unit Alarm System Installation 36C26126Q0397
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AI-generated · Feb 10, 2026Replace and retrofit the anti-ligature overhead door alarm system in the Mental Health Inpatient Wings at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The project involves removing the existing Gen1 system and installing an updated alarm system that detects and notifies caregivers of potential self-harm when a door could be used as a ligature point. The contractor will provide all labor, alarm devices, horns, flashing strobe lights, sensors, delivery, and any accessories needed to complete the installation.
This is a market research Special Notice to assess interest and capability of qualified businesses; it is not a solicitation or proposal request, and unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Feedback should describe capability and interest and be submitted via the designated email contact. Respondents are responsible for all costs to respond. Submissions are treated as confidential and become government property, may not be returned, and the government reserves the right to not respond to questions or issue a solicitation.
This announcement constitutes a Special Notice. The purpose of this document is for market research purposes only. This document does not commit or obligate the Government in any manner. THIS IS NOT a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement shall not be construed as a commitment by the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract at this time. The documents included in this posting are not finalized. Summary The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veteran Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) has a need to replace the Top Door Alarm Gen1 system and install an updated alarm system to detect and notify caregivers of potential acts of self-harm when a door is used as a ligature point within its Mental Health Inpatient Wings. This notice is to determine interest and capability of potentially qualified Businesses (All Sizes) relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS): 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. The Product Service Code (PSC) will be 6350 Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems. The VA is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. All responses shall be solely in the form of information and materials. Project Description Remove and install to include retrofit of all parts and materials for an anti-ligature overhead door alarm system. Contractor is to provide all labor, alarm devices, horns, flashing strobe lights sensors, delivery and any or all accessories to complete the project. Point of Contact Potential offerors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the described services below are invited to provide feedback via email to: derek.brown7@va.gov. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be the sole responsibility of the respondent. PLEASE NOTE- The Government reserves the right to not respond to any questions received by industry in response to this posting. All submissions will be treated as business confidential materials, become Government property, and will not be returned.
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