6515--Long Beach Wheelchairs
ID: 36C26224Q1040Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/87aeba13ce3343d9b3595ba632e0a328/view
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    Sources Sought Notice VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking sources for the procurement of Long Beach Wheelchairs. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Long Beach Healthcare System, has a requirement for wheelchairs. The requirement is for brand name or equal. The intended contract period shall be within 90 days of contract award. The wheelchairs must have specific characteristics such as a lightweight carbon steel frame, nylon upholstery, dimensions of no more than 20.0 W x 19.5 H x 16.0 D, a seat width of no more than 20 inches, and a weight capacity of 300 lbs. The solicitation announcement may be published on SAM and/or GSA eBuy. Interested parties must respond separately to the solicitation announcement. Inquiries should be submitted in writing via email to Jasmine.Pressley-Barnard@va.gov by Wednesday, May 5, 2024, at 09:00 AM PT.

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    Jasmine Pressley-BarnardContract Specialist
    (602) 795-4148
    jasmine.pressley-barnard@va.gov
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