The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement of six TRM 835 Treadmills, "Brand Name or Equal to Precor IAW SOW", along with installation services for the Baltimore VA Medical Center. This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are highly encouraged and should include business size status, manufacturer or distributor information, OEM authorization letters (if applicable), Buy American Certificate completion, FSS/GSA/NAC/SAC/SEWP V contract details, general pricing, warranty information, and estimated delivery timeframe. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov, and SDVOSB/VOSB categories must be verified with the SBA. Responses are due by December 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST via email to Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the procurement and installation of six treadmills for the Loch Raven Geriatric Wellness Center gym. These new treadmills will replace aging equipment, ensuring continuity of care for Veterans. The contract specifies Precor TRM 835 treadmills or an equivalent, requiring specific technical characteristics such as a 120 VAC 20-amp power supply, front handrails, a 4 HP AC motor, adjustable incline and speed, a maximum step-up height of 9.5 inches, a 400 lbs patient load capacity, and a 60" x 22" walking/running area. Key requirements include an OEM distributor/authorization letter and compliance with the Buy American Act. Delivery is expected within 60 days ARO under a Firm-Fixed Price contract.
The "BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)" provision (52.225-2) requires offerors to certify the domestic origin of end products, except for those explicitly listed as foreign. It mandates the identification of foreign end products, specifying their country of origin and whether they exceed 55% domestic content, with an exception for commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items. Additionally, offerors must list domestic end products that contain a critical component. The provision defines key terms like "COTS item," "critical component," "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" by referencing the "Buy American—Supplies" clause. The government will evaluate offers in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 25. This certificate is crucial for ensuring compliance with U.S. domestic preference policies in federal procurement.
This government file outlines a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement and installation of six TRM 835 Treadmills (or equivalent to Precor IAW SOW) for the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The principal NAICS code is 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing) and the product/service code is 7830 (Recreational and Gymnastic Equipment). Item 0001 details the supply of six treadmills, with a manufacturer part number of PHRCT835BG301130EN. Item 0002 covers the installation of all treadmills from item 0001. Both items are to be delivered within 60 days ARO to the Baltimore VA Medical Center, marked for Jamie Giffuni, with FOB Destination terms.
VAAR 852.212-71 prohibits the provision of used, refurbished, remanufactured, gray market, or counterfeit items in federal procurements. Only new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items are acceptable. Gray market items are defined as OEM goods sold outside authorized channels, while counterfeit items are unlawful reproductions or misrepresentations of authentic products. Vendors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, verified by an authorization letter from the OEM. All associated software licensing, warranty, and service must comply with OEM terms and conditions. This clause ensures the integrity and authenticity of products supplied to the government.