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This Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Network Contracting Office 9 is seeking potential sources for Parallel Bars and Training Stairs for the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, is seeking sources that can provide Parallel Bars and Training Stairs that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics.
Description of supplies/services Needed: Rehab Equipment

Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics.

Parallel Bars:
Stainless steel preferred due to cleaning per infection control standards; wood breaks down and protective finish wears off due to heavy used
Bariatric capacity
Electronic controls for ease of adjustment for patients of varying sizes and patient care time
Weight capacity up to 1000 lbs
Dimensions 144 x 39.75 x 53.5

Training stairs:
Stainless steel preferred due to cleaning per infection control standards; wood breaks down and protective finish wears off due to heavy used
Dimensions 120 x 35 x 60
Weight capacity up to 800 lbs
Slip resistant material

The information above is intended to be descriptive, and not restrictive, to indicate the quality of equipment that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the Government that the interested source can provide equipment that fulfills the required specifications.

If you are interested, and can provide equipment that meets or exceeds the specifications listed, please provide the requested information below:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. NAICS size is 1000 employees. Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program:

[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB)
[ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone
[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a)
[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
[ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business
[ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
[ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)
[ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business
[ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify)

[ ] yes [ ] no Are you the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)?

[ ] yes [ ] no If not the OEM, are you an authorized distributor, and can produce a letter from the OEM?

[ ] yes [ ] no Is your product available on your GSA/FSS or other GWAC Contract? If so provide.

[ ] yes [ ] no Does your equipment conform to the Buy American Act and FAR 52.225-1?
52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies | Acquisition.GOV

[ ] yes [ ] no Is your product manufactured in the USA? If not, where? _____________

What is the estimated Delivery Date After Receipt of Order (ARO)? _____________

Please include the following information:

Company Name:
POC:
Sam UEI:
Address:
Email:
Phone:

In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, experience etc.) to confirm the company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.

All response due by May 25, 2023, at 4 PM CST to Contracting Specialist shanel.joe@va.gov
Reference in the email subject line: RFI/SSN 36C24923Q0345 4ED4EDXEParallel Bars and Training Stairs

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