6530--Sources Sought HOSPITAL STRETCHER (Brand Name or Equal)
ID: 36C25225Q0236Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cedf1f3e09624b32acf48e1f70c448be/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying a Brand Name or Equal Hospital Stretcher to the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin. The specific product sought is the Champion Model TMM5 Hospital Stretcher, which must meet defined requirements, including a weight capacity of 700 lbs and various safety features designed for patient handling. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of reliable medical equipment that meets federal standards for surgical appliance manufacturing. Interested firms, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), must submit their responses, including company details and capability statements, by February 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, to the Contracting Officer, Waymon McNeal, at waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov.

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    Waymon McNealContracting Officer
    waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov
    waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to assess the availability of qualified vendors, specifically Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and other small businesses, to supply a Brand Name or Equal Hospital Stretcher to the Tomah VA Medical Center. The specified product is the Champion Model TMM5 Hospital Stretcher, which must meet several requirements, including specific weight capacities and features designed for patient handling and safety. Interested firms must provide essential information such as company details, business category, capability statements, and documentation confirming their status as authorized distributors. Responses are due by February 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. This notice aims to gather market research data that will inform the acquisition decision to ensure compliance with federal standards, particularly adhering to the NAICS code for surgical appliance manufacturing. It doesn't serve as a request for quotes but rather as a preliminary step to gauge interest and qualifications of potential suppliers.
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