6530--Sources Sought \ Request For Information | Bariatric Patient Chairs | Altoona VA Medical Center

The Altoona VA Medical Center requires five bariatric patient chairs to address patient safety concerns due to the inability of current chairs to accommodate bariatric patients and their lack of mobility. The facility is requesting specific bariatric patient chairs to better equip personnel and patients. The order includes three Type 1 chairs with a 600lb minimum weight limit, XL seat, manual locking wheels, electric height adjustment, and adjustable, foldable armrests. One Type 2 chair is needed with a 440lb minimum weight limit, manual locking wheels, electric height adjustment, and adjustable, foldable armrests. Additionally, one Type 3 chair is required with manual locking wheels, electric height adjustment, adjustable backrest height and angle, adjustable armrests, and lockable rotation. All chairs must have wipeable surface material and upholstery, with delivery to the Altoona VA Medical Center.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Altoona VA Medical Center, has issued a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information (RFI) for bariatric patient chairs. This is for market research and planning purposes; no quotes are being accepted at this time. The VA seeks information from vendors capable of providing bariatric chairs that meet the salient characteristics outlined in the Statement of Need, specifically identifying VELA brand chairs as acceptable and requesting information on alternative brands. The NAICS code for this procurement is 337127, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Interested businesses must submit company details, SAM UEI, point of contact, capability statements, GSA schedule information (if applicable), and business socioeconomic status by December 16, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time, via email to Eric.Christy@va.gov. All respondents must be registered with SAM to be eligible for future government contracts.