6515-- Transport Stretchers

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (36C25726Q0478) for the procurement of 16 Stryker Transport Stretchers for the GI care area at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, TX. These stretchers must be compatible with existing Power Loads in transport vans and include specific accessories like XPS siderails, a Quad wheel/steer-lock, XPS knee Gatch bolster mattress, lithium-ion battery, IV pole, O2 bottle holder, X-restraint, head end storage flat, and Knee Gatch/Trendelenburg. The notice aims to define the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source) for a future solicitation. Interested businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and other small businesses, are requested to respond by April 23, 2026, 10 AM Central Time. Responses should include business information, GSA/VA Federal Supply Schedule contract details (if applicable), proof of authorized distributorship, and estimated market research pricing. The equipment assembly and trash removal will be completed by the facility, with shipping and receipt estimated 120 days from the award.