8465--BRAND NAME ONLY - STANDING POWER WHEELCHAIRS PERMOBIL F5 CORPUS VS AND M CORPUS VS

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, has issued a presolicitation notice for a one-time acquisition of Permobil F5 Corpus VS and M Corpus VS Standing Power Wheelchairs for the Richmond VA Medical Center. This is a brand name only requirement, with the solicitation number 36C24625Q0886 expected to be issued around August 12, 2025. Responses are due by September 15, 2025, at 10 AM Eastern Time. The acquisition is unrestricted, with NAICS Code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and a size standard of 800 employees. All correspondence should be directed via email to Tiara White at Tiara.White@va.gov; telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Offerors are responsible for downloading all solicitation documents and amendments from sam.gov.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Richmond VA Medical Center, is issuing a brand-name only justification for Permobil F5 VS and M Corpus VS power standing wheelchairs, valued at an estimated $47,424.51. These wheelchairs are essential for the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Innovation team to develop a novel clinical pathway for wound healing and reduce bedrest for Veterans. The Permobil F5 Corpus VS V2 and M Corpus VS models are uniquely capable of full driveability in a standing position, offer 90-degree sit-to-stand functionality, and provide customizable standing sequences and seating systems. Market research confirmed Permobil as the sole provider meeting these specifications, with limited authorized resellers on GSA Advantage. The Richmond VAMC has previously purchased these chairs for "New Innovation Projects" and this acquisition is nationally funded for a new modality of care for spinal cord residents. The purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).

This government file, likely part of an RFP or grant application, details several items with their descriptions, contract periods, quantities, and relevant codes. The items include "Shaped W/ Flex-Shaft E2323," "Software AB and BT JSM Setup Info 1," "Softkey 2 Toggle Artlegs Info 1," and "Expandable 1 Controller E2313." Each item has a contract period from August 29, 2025, to November 29, 2025. The file also specifies a NAICS code of 339113 and a Product/Service Code of 8465 for medical and dental equipment and supplies, indicating the nature of the procurement. While specific unit prices, manufacturer part numbers, and OEM information are not provided in this excerpt, the document outlines the core components of a procurement request for specialized equipment and software, likely for a medical or dental facility, emphasizing the contract duration and classification codes.

This government solicitation, 36C24625Q0886, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, is an RFP for Brand Name Only Permobil F5 Corpus and M Corpus VS Standing Power Wheelchairs. The solicitation outlines the requirements for these wheelchairs, emphasizing their functions, performance criteria, and essential physical characteristics, including driveability in standing positions, customizable electronics, and various postural supports. Key performance features include programmable standing sequences, full driveability in standing, and customizable seating systems. The document details specifications for user capacity, speed, power, battery, and control systems for both F-Series and M-Series models. The acquisition is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Payment terms are Net 30, and invoices must be submitted electronically. The contract period for the base is from September 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The award will be made to the lowest-priced offeror meeting all requirements, with resellers needing to provide proof of authorized distributorship.