SAM #36C25627Q0008

Epoxy Repair and Ligature-Resistant Grab Bar Replacement at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

This opportunity seeks contractors for epoxy repair and grab bar replacement at the Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center, part of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in North Little Rock, Arkansas. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System - Network Contracting Office 16 - Scope of Work: - Removal of non-compliant grab bars in shower room 3K-116 - Demolition and recoating of shower walls with matching epoxy color - Installation of ligature-resistant grab bars - Compliance with VA specifications (e.g., VA Specs 09 96 59), ADA requirements, and ligature resistance - All tools, personnel, shipping, delivery, transportation, and demolition included - Safety, environmental compliance, and final cleanup required - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or product quantities are identified - Focus is on service provision for epoxy repair and compliant grab bar installation - Notable Requirements: - Ligature resistance and ADA compliance for grab bars - Installation of ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) barrier - Work hours limited to weekdays, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding federal holidays - Delivery scheduling requires 48-hour notice

Description

Sources Sought - 36C25627Q0008 - Epoxy Repair Page 4 of 24 Page 1 of 8 Page 1 of 8 Title: Epoxy Repair

Purpose:

The epoxy coating around the grab bars in the North Little Rock Fort Roots Healthcare Center 3K-116 shower room is starting to peel. The bars themselves have also been deemed non-compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and require total removal. To replace the Ligature Resistant Grab Bar, the walls will have to be recoated with a matching epoxy color. Scope: Contractor shall provide all tools, shipping, delivery, personnel, transportation, demolition, to recoat the shower section of walls from the left corner around room 3K-116 at the Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source. If there are no responses to this notice, a determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government to sole source the requirement. No response is a response.

Government request that interested offerors complete all questions below, provide required documentation, descriptive literature and authorization letter as described below. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement.

Delivery Location: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 2200 Fort Roots Dr. Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center North Little Rock, AR. 72114

Period of Performance:

60 Days ARO.

Instructions and Response Guidelines:

Sources Sought responses are due by 09/04/2026 at 3:00 PM (CST) via email to lamar.brown@va.gov. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. Public Information will not be provided and shall be utilized to the full extent possible. This a New Requirement.

The subject line shall read: 36C25627Q0008 - Epoxy Repair. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 6(a) - 6(c17).

Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the Sources Sought. Information provided will be used solely by CAVHS as "market research" and will not be released outside of the CAVHS Purchasing and Contract Team. This Sources Sought notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response to this request. All information contained in this Sources Sought is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government.

In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on Contracting Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/) website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this Sources Sought, or future RFP/RFQ.

Contact Information:

Contracting Specialist, Lamar Brown Email address: lamar.brown@va.gov

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES/PROPOSALS; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may provide answers, responses and give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence and responses.

Your responses to this notice are appreciated.

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