36C24426I0386.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 4

1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Amanda Saunders amanda.saunders@va.gov None None None

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

This is not a solicitation but rather a Request for Information (RFI/Sources Sought) for market research purposes only. Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is issuing this Sources Sought in order to identify capable firms and obtain information for planning purposes only.

Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is issuing this Sources Sought in order to identify capable firms for a Prime Zoom Electric Stretcher for a VISN 4 VAMC.

**Responses shall be submitted by 10:00 AM EDT on March 16th, 2026** Responses shall be submitted via email to amanda.saunders@va.gov and Adriane.Perretti@va.gov Subject Line must read: 36C24426I0386 Prime Zoom Electric Stretcher | (Company Name) All Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) firms that respond shall include proof of their Vets First Verification via Home · VetBiz Portal (va.gov). All small business firms that respond shall include proof of small business status via their Representations and Certifications in accordance with Policy.

While SDVOSB/VOSB contractors are preferred, all capable contractors are welcome to respond to this sources sought notice for market research purposes. All respondents shall include as part of their response a brief capability statement that covers the information in the following tentative statement of work, as well as answers to the below three (3) questions. All respondents shall be registered and active in SAM.gov | Home.

The purpose of this sources sought is to illicit feedback from industry on our intended procurement approach. The results of this market research will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition approach (e.g., socioeconomic set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses.

Suggested NAICS: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) Suggested PSC: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) Open to suggestions from industry as to a more proper NAICS and/or PSC, as well as any potential GSA/FSS Schedule SIN categories.

In addition to the information requested above, please include answers to the below 3 questions as part of your response to this Sources Sought:

1. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes.

2. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each.

3. Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner?

Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company.

Intended Procurement Approach

STATEMENT OF NEED

1. Title of the project:

Prime Zoom Electric Stretcher

2. Background:

Current stretcher reached its end of lifecycle in 2018. It is now considered obsolete and will be impossible to fix or purchase replacement parts for. We are requesting to purchase and updated version of the stretcher already in use by our Urgent Care Center.

3. Tasks and deliverables:

Electric Stretcher (1)

· 700 lbs weight capacity

· Chaperone stretcher exit alarm

· Dual end siderail release

· 2 sided hydraulic controls

· Foor end nursing controls

· 2 stage IV pole – head end left

· Integrated pump rack

· Isoflex SE Fire Barrier, 30 inch

· 1125-E, DPM Label

· Yellow ID bumpers

· Standard retractable cord

· Foot end and head end cover option

4. Delivery and installation:

All items must be FOB Destination, 30 Days ARO, to the following location:

Altoona VA Medical Center Attn: (VA Purchase Order #) 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd.

Altoona, PA 16602

Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 3:00pm (excluding federal holidays)

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