6530--Toilet Lift Seats
ID: 36C26025Q0227Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8aa7f7c37d074f2491fbbb9a404c8b87/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Toilet Lift Seats and related accessories for the Boise VA Medical Center in Idaho. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information on the availability and capability of Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other small manufacturers to fulfill this requirement, emphasizing that responses will be used for market research and planning purposes only, with no contract guaranteed. The procurement includes specific items such as toilet lift seats, batteries, and commode accessories, all of which must meet defined physical and functional specifications to assist patients effectively. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and courtesy quotes to Maureen Sundstrom at Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov by 10:00 AM PST on February 4, 2025, as the government will not reimburse any costs associated with the responses.

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    Maureen SundstromContract Specialist
    Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement of Toilet Lift Seats, seeking information from potential vendors, particularly focusing on Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and small manufacturers. This notice is intended for market research and planning purposes, emphasizing that no contract is guaranteed, and responses will not be compensated. The VA aims to acquire specific items, including toilet lift seats, batteries, and commode accessories, primarily from recognized manufacturers or authorized distributors. All equipment must be new, meeting salient physical and functional specifications, including battery operation, weight capacity, and design for patient assistance. Vendors are requested to provide company information, their classification (small or large business), and a courtesy quote to assess cost reasonableness. Responses are due by 10:00 AM PST on February 4, 2025, and must be directed to the designated Contract Specialist. This notice emphasizes the VA's commitment to ensuring safety, compliance, and quality in fulfilling its obligations towards veterans while promoting participation from smaller, veteran-owned enterprises.
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