6515--Ambulance Chair
ID: 36C26226Q0232Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a2cf025f56a4455a81a2c110f9481b4e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide an "Ambulance Chair" for the Northern Arizona VA Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. This procurement involves supplying, installing, configuring, validating, and providing ongoing technical support and maintenance for a product that meets or exceeds the specifications of the Xpedition™ Power Stair Chair (Model 6257). The chair is critical for safe and efficient patient transport, particularly in challenging environments, and must include features such as a powered track system, a maximum load capacity of at least 500 lbs, and various safety and usability enhancements. Interested contractors, particularly small businesses including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, must submit their responses by January 6, 2026, including company information, product details, and a capability statement to Hanan McCullick at Hanan.Mccullick@va.gov.

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    Hanan McCullickContract Specialist
    (562) 766-2234
    Hanan.Mccullick@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, capable of providing an "Ambulance Chair" for the Northern Arizona VA Medical Center. This RFI seeks information on contractors who can supply, install, configure, validate, and provide ongoing technical support and maintenance for a product meeting or exceeding the Salient Characteristics of an Xpedition™ Power Stair Chair (Model 6257). Interested contractors must submit company information, small business status, product details, manufacturing information, existing federal contracts, estimated installation time, general pricing, and a detailed capability statement with reference contracts by January 6, 2026. The information gathered will help the VA make appropriate acquisition decisions and determine if this procurement should be set aside for a specific type of small business. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
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