36C10G22Q0044.docx

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OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697

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LaSheena Christian lasheena.christian@va.gov

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

1.0 DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the SportsArt or equal Exercisers: Aerobic: Treadmills product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract award.

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2)to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources.

The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide SportsArt or equal Exercisers: Aerobic: Treadmills on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver SportsArt or equal Exercisers: Aerobic: Treadmills to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States.

The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether or not to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339920 - Sporting and Athletic Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 7810 – Recreational and Gymnastics Equipment and the associated size standard is 750 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that “All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation.” You may access the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All quoters must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ at the time of quote submission.

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes.

2.0 SCOPE

SportsArt or equal Exercisers: Aerobic: Treadmills are designed to allow the user to exercise by walking and/or running on a moving belt. These devices typically consist of a continuous tread made of polymeric material and electric motors to move the belts, but the belts, may be moved by the user while walking or jogging (passive treadmills); a monitor that displays workout feedback such as speed, time, calories burned, and heart rate; and controls for the belt speed and slope. Treadmill exercisers are used to increase cardiovascular endurance by keeping the heart and pulmonary rate elevated for a continuous period of time. Additionally, they provide strength and endurance to muscles used while walking or running (i.e., quadriceps, hamstrings, calf, gluteus). This requirement is limited to Exercisers: Aerobic: Treadmills that are used in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

The following Contract Line Items are being considered:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide SportsArt Brand Exercisers: Aerobic: Treadmills as listed above or equal commodities which meet all of the following salient characteristics:

CLIN’s 0001-0002 apply to the following SC’s

-3% through 22%.

Literature Review

For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics (SC) specified above.

The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following:

1) Full name and address of company

2) DUNS number

3) Business Size

4) Manufacturer or Distributor

a. If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer

5) Country of Origin designation for all products

6) Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale

7) Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics (if submitting an “or-equal” item)

8) Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified

Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.

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