This is a Sources Sought notice only. This is not a request for quotes and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Government will not provide any reimbursement for responses submitted in response to this Source Sought notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, and all interest parties must response to that solicitation announcement separately. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The purpose of this announcement is to perform market research to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 337920, (Blind and Shade Manufacturing). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) is seeking to identify any vendor capable of providing window treatments for the Bedford VAMC in Bedford, MA per the Statement of Work (SOW). This Sources Sought notice provides an opportunity for respondents to submit their capability and availability to provide the requirement described below. Vendors are encouraged to submit information relative to their capabilities to fulfill this requirement, in the form of a statement that addresses the specific requirement identified in this Sources Sought. Information received from this Sources Sought shall be utilized to facilitate the Contracting Officer s review of the market base, for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by Monday August 18, 2025, by 12:00 PM EST. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to janice.jones@va.gov with #36C24125Q0752 in the subject line. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Interested parties should complete the attached Sources Sought Worksheet. Parties may submit additional information related to their capabilities, provided it contains all the requirements contained in the Sources Sought Worksheet. Responses to this Sources Sought shall not exceed 8 pages. In addition, all submissions should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Attachment 1 Sources Sought Worksheet QUALIFICATION INFORMATION: Company / Institute Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________ Point of Contact: _______________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________ Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) #: ___________________________________________________ CAGE Code: __________________________________________________________________ SAM Registered: (Y / N) Other available contract vehicles applicable to this sources sought (GSA/FSS/NASA SEWP/ETC): __________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS: VIP Verified SDVOSB: (Y / N) VIP Verified VOSB: (Y / N) 8(a): (Y / N) HUBZone: (Y / N) Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business: (Y / N) Women-Owned Small Business: (Y / N) Small Business: (Y / N) NOTE: Respondent claiming SDVOSB and VOSB status shall be registered and Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) verified in VetBiz Registry www.vetbiz.gov. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SDVOSB, VOSB, SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Provide a brief capability and interest in providing the service as listed in Attachment 2 SOW with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement. The capabilities statement for this Sources Sought is not a Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal, or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company s ability to provide the services outlined in the SOW. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) is conducting market research to identify potential qualified vendors capable of providing window treatments for the new Women’s Health Clinic at the Bedford VA Medical Center in Bedford, MA.
The goal is to create a veteran-centered healing environment that ensures privacy and comfort for patients. This Sources Sought notice serves as an opportunity for vendors to demonstrate their capabilities and availability to meet the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).
Work Details
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing custom window treatments, including shades and coverings, specifically designed for the Women’s Health Clinic. The contractor's tasks include: conducting onsite reviews and field measurements, purchasing materials, fabrication, assembly, delivery, installation of required fascia, shades, mounting brackets, fasteners, and hardware.
The contractor must also remove all shipping debris and clean up after installation. The SOW specifies a total of 71 window shades with various specifications:
- **Draper Shade**: 3% openness factor and opaque shades requested: Sheerweave 7000 with fascia – manual clutch solar shade (Color: Oyster/Beige)
- **Draper Shade**: Blackout Sheerweave 7000 with Fascia – manual clutch (Color: Oyster Beige)
**Window Treatment Specifications**:
- Total Quantity: 71 Window Shades
- Specific dimensions and types include:
- W1 (106A): 3 units, 33.250” width x 15.125” length
- W2 (107): 2 units, 33.000” width x 28.750” length
- W3 (2A): 4 units, 48.875” width x 64.875” length
- W4 (2B): 3 units, 48.750” width x 70.00” length
- W5 (3): 9 units, 38.375” width x 48.375” length
- W6 (3B): 13 units, 38.375” width x 64.125” length
- W7 (3L): 13 units, 38 .250” width x 70.250” length
- All products must comply with NFPA 701 standards.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed at the Bedford VA Medical Center located at 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA.
