6515--36C25526Q0593 | Midmark Exam Chair (QTY: 4) FOR THE STL VAMC ON SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE *SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED*

This document is Amendment 0001 to federal solicitation number 36C25526Q0593, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, located in Leavenworth, Kansas. The purpose of this amendment is to remove the "Other Features" add-in from the solicitation documents and to clarify that the procurement will not accept trade-in materials. The amendment does not change the original response deadline. All quotes and proposals remain due by September 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. All other terms, conditions, and factors of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The amendment was signed and authorized by Contracting Officer Ashley Schmitt on September 9, 2026.

This federal solicitation (36C25526Q0593), issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The objective is to procure four Midmark 626 Barrier-Free Examination Chairs/Tables (brand name or equal) and associated accessories for the Saint Louis VA Health Care System's Scott Air Force Base Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Illinois. Key product requirements include a 650-pound weight capacity, integrated digital scales with BMI calculators, pelvic tilt capabilities, infection prevention upholstery, and wired hand/foot controls. The contract also mandates "white glove" premier delivery, installation, and the removal of existing older exam tables, all to be coordinated with base personnel and completed within 60 days after receipt of order (ARO). Proposals must include detailed line-item pricing, salient characteristics, equipment capabilities, warranty information (minimum one-year comprehensive parts and labor), and an authorized distributor letter. The solicitation incorporates various federal clauses, including strict records management obligations, sustainable product guidelines, and national security prohibitions regarding telecommunications, Kaspersky Lab products, and foreign-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems.

This presolicitation notice (36C25526Q0593) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, outlines a procurement for four replacement Midmark examination chairs (or equivalent) for the St. Louis VA Medical Center clinic located at Scott Air Force Base (SAFB) in Illinois. Set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), the solicitation requires a "Name Brand or Equal" bid for the exam chairs, which must feature a 650-pound capacity, infection-prevention upholstery, built-in digital scales, pelvic tilt capabilities, and wired hand and foot controls. The contract scope covers the delivery, installation, and removal of old equipment. Due to the delivery location on SAFB, "White Glove Delivery" and special security/coordination instructions are required. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty covering all parts, labor, and preventive maintenance, to be serviced by factory-trained engineers. Optional value-add features, such as trade-in options for old equipment and extended warranties, may also be proposed. Additionally, the solicitation outlines strict Federal Records Management obligations. The awarded contractor and any subcontractors must comply with all NARA regulations, safeguard sensitive data under the Privacy Act, complete agency-provided records training, and ensure no unauthorized destruction or disclosure of government records. Bids must be submitted by September 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.