7195--Eye Exam Ancillary & Bariatric Patient Chairs, QTY10 EA
ID: 36C26025Q0435Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE AND FIXTURES (7195)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c27fa5e66ee949ae949b32f95db1338d/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to supply 10 Eye Exam Ancillary and Bariatric Patient Chairs for the American Lake VA Medical Center located in Tacoma, Washington. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information on the availability and capability of vendors to assist the VA in determining the appropriate acquisition method for these specialized chairs, specifically the VELA Tango Move+ and VELA Bariatric+ models. The procurement is crucial for enhancing patient care facilities within the VA system, ensuring that they meet the needs of bariatric and ophthalmology patients. Interested parties must respond with their qualifications and relevant information to Melita Bernardo at melita.bernardo@va.gov by April 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, as this notice serves as a market research tool rather than a formal solicitation.

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    Melita BernardoContract Specialist
    (253) 888-4902
    melita.bernardo@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors for supplying 10 Eye Exam Ancillary and Bariatric Patient Chairs for the American Lake VA Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. The notice requests information on the availability and capability of vendors, helping the government determine the appropriate acquisition method. Interested firms are to provide details including company contact information, eligibility for small business programs, existing government contracts, manufacturer status, warranty terms, estimated delivery times, and the country of origin for products in compliance with the Buy American Act. The documented request highlights two specific chair models: VELA Tango Move+ and VELA Bariatric+ Patient Chair. Responses are due by April 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. This notice serves as a market research tool rather than a solicitation, emphasizing the VA's pursuit of qualified sources to meet its procurement needs efficiently.
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