6515--Shower Chairs RFQ
ID: 36C24525Q0730Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4966b545f8bb45b78f3b9d411f99a04c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting bids for the procurement of shower chairs for the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, specifically targeting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The requirement includes various models of Tango Shower/Toilet Chairs with weight capacities ranging from 400 lbs to 800 lbs, designed for safe patient transport and ease of cleaning, with specifications emphasizing antimicrobial-coated steel construction and features that facilitate both toileting and bathing. Interested vendors must submit their quotations electronically by August 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST, with the contract expected to be awarded within 90 days post-submission, and all items must be sourced from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or authorized distributors. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Contract Specialist Michael Jones at michael.jones16@va.gov or (202) 745-8000 Ext. 58768.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael JonesContract Specialist
    (202) 745-8000 Ext. 58768
    michael.jones16@va.gov
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    36C24525Q0730_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C24525Q0730 for the procurement of shower chairs for the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. This solicitation, targeted at Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), aims to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract within 90 days post-submission. Offers must demonstrate compliance with specified salient characteristics, as outlined in Attachment A. Interested contractors must submit their quotations electronically by August 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST, with late submissions deemed non-responsive. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to procurement standards, stipulating that all items must be new and sourced from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or authorized distributors. Proposals must include documentation confirming the brand or model and evidence of compliance with specifications. The evaluation process will prioritize the lowest price that meets all requirements. Additionally, the contractor may have the option to increase order quantities and extend contract terms under specified clauses. This procurement reflects the VA’s commitment to ensuring quality equipment for veterans while supporting veteran-owned businesses.
    Attachment A.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Network Contracting Office, is soliciting vendors to supply various shower and toilet chairs for the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The requested items include a range of Tango Shower/Toilet Chairs with weight capacities from 400 lbs to 800 lbs, alongside bedpans. Key specifications require these chairs to be made of antimicrobial-coated steel, easy to clean with hospital-grade disinfectants, and designed for safe patient transport. Each chair must facilitate both toileting and bathing without needing a bedpan, while also ensuring user safety and ease of operation with features like foldable armrests and adjustable footrests. Additional requirements include a minimum one-year warranty and ensuring the chairs’ compatibility with existing cleaning processes. This request aims to standardize equipment for safe patient handling and to address increased infection control challenges associated with varying manufacturer equipment. Vendors are to respond within a 45-day period after the order is received (ARO), with supplies to be delivered to the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in West Virginia, emphasizing the VA's commitment to maintaining consistent and safe patient care equipment.
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