6530--Sources Sought \ Request For Information | Bariatric Patient Chairs | Altoona VA Medical Center
ID: 36C24426Q0148Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/95ce2437a99d445d937dfe16e7d6099d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Altoona VA Medical Center, is seeking information from vendors regarding the procurement of bariatric patient chairs. The requirement includes five specific types of bariatric chairs designed to enhance patient safety and accommodate the needs of bariatric patients, with features such as electric height adjustment, adjustable armrests, and manual locking wheels. This procurement is critical for improving patient care and mobility within the facility. Interested vendors must submit their company details, including capability statements and socioeconomic status, by December 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, via email to Contract Specialist Eric Christy at Eric.Christy@va.gov, and must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for future contracts.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eric ChristyContract Specialist
    Email only
    Eric.Christy@va.gov
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    36C24426Q0148.docx
    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.
    Draft SON Bariatric Chairs Altoona VAMC.docx
    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.
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