6540--Ophthalmology Stretcher Procedure Chairs Black Hills VA HealthCare System
ID: 36C26326Q0202Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c54340aa4b8c40f2934e6fd51ca90c45/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors to provide Ophthalmic Stretcher Procedure Chairs for the Black Hills VA HealthCare System in Fort Meade, South Dakota. This opportunity is a Sources Sought notice aimed at gathering market research and assessing vendor capabilities to meet specific requirements, including a weight capacity of 500 lbs, a height range of 20 to 40 inches, and features such as concave contoured head pads and an O2 tank holder. Interested vendors must submit their proof of capability, socio-economic category, and any relevant government contract details to Brian Whalen at brian.whalen-crichton@va.gov by December 16, 2025, at 17:00 CT. Delivery logistics will be coordinated with VA personnel, and all shipments must include the purchase order number on labels.

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    Brian Whalen-Crichton@va.govBrian Whalen
    (319) 688-3754
    Brian.Whalen-Crichton@va.gov
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    The Black Hills VA HealthCare System issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 36C26326Q0202) for Ophthalmic Stretcher Procedure Chairs. This is a market research request, not a contract award. Vendors must submit proof of capability, contact information, socio-economic category, and details on existing government contracts to brian.whalen-crichton@va.gov by December 16, 2025, 17:00 CT. The chairs must meet specific salient characteristics, including a 500 lbs weight capacity, 20-40 inch height range, concave contoured head pads (4”, 4.5”, 5”), 120V power, and an O2 tank holder. Deliveries will be coordinated with VA logistics at the Fort Meade campus (113 Comanche Rd, Fort Meade, SD 57741), Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, excluding federal holidays. Vendors are responsible for site visits and ensuring PO numbers are on shipping labels.
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