6530 - Brand Name or Equal Ergonomic Workstation
ID: 3626125Q0394Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1bf24ee647a0401e861a3b8c86778fa9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking contractors to provide Brand Name or Equal Ergonomic Workstations for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, specifically for the packaging and visual inspection of surgical instruments. The primary reference brand is PureSteel, but alternatives will also be considered to meet the requirements. This procurement is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency in healthcare delivery, with specific needs including height-adjustable workstations, various equipment accessories, and assembly services for a contract period from May 1, 2024, to July 30, 2025. Interested parties should submit their responses via email to Derek L. Brown at Derek.Brown7@va.gov by the specified deadline, as this Sources Sought notice serves as a preliminary step in the government's market research and procurement strategy.

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    Derek L Brown
    (650) 849-1904
    Derek.Brown7@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 21 has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify contractors capable of supplying ergonomic workstations and related products for surgical instruments packaging and visual inspection. The primary equipment referenced is the PureSteel brand, although alternatives will also be considered. This notice serves as a prelude to potential future solicitations and does not commit the government to any contract. Companies interested in responding must provide detailed information about their business, including size, capabilities, and any GSA contract coverage. Specific items requested include height-adjustable workstations, various equipment accessories, and assembly services for a contract period from May 1, 2024, to July 30, 2025. Firms are encouraged to submit their responses via email by the specified deadline. The information gathered will inform the government's procurement strategy for these essential medical supplies while ensuring a competitive and compliant acquisition process. This document emphasizes market research rather than binding commitments, highlighting the VA's initiative to enhance operational efficiency in healthcare delivery.
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