6530-- Sources Sought Carefoam Lounge Chair Brand Name or Equal for the Danville, IL VAMC
ID: 36C25224Q0830Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

PSC

HOSPITAL FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SUPPLIES (6530)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0076f5c20c30464cb20ceb0a0e2a07cd/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for the procurement of Carefoam Lounge Chairs and lambswool comfort covers for the Danville, IL Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The procurement specifically seeks Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other small or larger firms capable of supplying the CF120 and CF180 lounge chairs, which have defined dimensions and weight capacities. This initiative underscores the importance of sourcing from veteran-owned and small businesses while adhering to the NAICS Code 337127 for institutional furniture manufacturing. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including company details and capability statements, to Contract Specialist Ryan Nugent at Ryan.Nugent@va.gov by 4:00 PM Central Time on September 17, 2024, referencing solicitation number 36C25224Q0830.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ryan NugentContract Specialist
    Ryan.Nugent@va.gov
    Ryan.Nugent@va.gov
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    36C25224Q0830.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Carefoam Lounge Chairs and lambswool comfort covers for the Danville, IL VAMC. This notice is intended for market research to identify qualified vendors, specifically Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other small or larger firms able to fulfill the requirements. The specified products include the CF120 and CF180 lounge chairs, each with defined dimensions and weight capacities. Interested vendors must provide detailed information including company classification, capability statements, and proof of authorization as a distributor from the manufacturer. Responses are due by 4:00 PM Central Time on September 17, 2024, and all correspondences should reference the solicitation number 36C25224Q0830. This notice underscores the government's effort to source veteran-owned and small businesses for federal contracts while adhering to the NAICS Code 337127 for institutional furniture manufacturing with a size standard of 500 employees. Proper registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to the award of any contract.
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