6515--EVAC CHAIR
ID: 36C26225Q0351Type: Presolicitation
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/opp/73eac31390c5413a864c23870daba649/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from potential suppliers regarding the procurement of Evacuation Chairs, specifically the Stryker 6257 Expedition and Evacusafe Chair. The chairs must meet specific requirements, including a weight capacity of 500 pounds, the ability to safely descend stairs, extendable handles for assistance, and various safety features, all while providing a user-friendly design and a seven-year warranty. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficiency of patient evacuations in medical centers. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities and pricing information by January 20, 2025, to Contract Specialist John Harrison at john.harrison2@va.gov, as this request serves solely for market research and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

Point(s) of Contact
John HarrisonContract Specialist
(562) 766-2267
john.harrison2@va.gov
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Posted
36C26225Q0351.docx
Jan 15, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a presolicitation notice for an Evac Chair, primarily to gather information about potential suppliers that can meet specific requirements for evacuation chairs suitable for medical centers. The solicitation number is 36C26225Q0351, with a response deadline of January 20, 2025. The VA seeks input on capabilities to provide chairs that can hold 500 pounds, descend stairs safely, and include necessary safety features. Vendors are encouraged to submit details on their product capabilities, business sizes, and compliance with federal regulations. Responses will aid the government in making informed acquisition decisions, though this request is not a binding solicitation. Interested parties must address specific salient characteristics and provide a company overview, which includes size classification under NAICS 339112, business type, pricing estimates, and lead time for delivery. The notice emphasizes the informal nature of this request and advises that it serves only for market research purposes. The VA plans future announcements based on these responses.
36C26225Q0351 0001.docx
Jan 15, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the procurement of Evacuation Chairs, specifically the Stryker 6257 Expedition and Evacusafe Chair. This notice serves to gather information on potential suppliers capable of meeting specific requirements outlined in the draft. Interested companies must provide detailed responses regarding their capabilities, business classification, manufacturing status, compliance with regulations, and pricing information. The specifications for the chairs include a weight capacity of 500 pounds, stair descent capability, extendable handles, safety features, user-friendly design, and a seven-year warranty. Responses are encouraged by January 20, 2025, and will inform future acquisition decisions, although this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation. Interested parties are instructed to submit their documentation via email to the designated Contract Specialist, John Harrison, further underlining that this is a market research initiative only.
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