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
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified suppliers for the procurement of Evac Chairs, as outlined in the presolicitation notice 36C26225Q0351. The chairs must meet specific requirements, including the ability to safely hold 500 pounds, descend stairs, and include essential safety features for patient evacuation in medical centers. This procurement is critical for ensuring the safety and comfort of patients during emergency evacuations. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities, business classifications, and pricing estimates by January 20, 2025, to Contract Specialist John Harrison at john.harrison2@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John HarrisonContract Specialist
    (562) 766-2267
    john.harrison2@va.gov
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    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.
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