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This is a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, for the Coatesville VA Medical Center regarding the replacement of therapeutic patient bathing systems. The solicitation number is 36C24426Q0456, with responses due by April 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The requirement involves disconnecting two existing ARJO Freedom Bath II units and procuring, delivering, and potentially installing two new therapeutic patient bath units that meet specified salient characteristics. The replacement tubs must fit within existing spaces without significant plumbing or construction modifications, as the current hot/cold water supply and drain systems cannot be relocated. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 800 employees.

The government is requesting market research information to determine whether the draft Statement of Work provides sufficient detail for accurate quoting, whether potential vendors offer compliant bathing systems, and whether installation services present capability constraints. Interested sources must submit company name, SAM Unique Entity Identifier, address, point of contact information, capability demonstration, applicable GSA Federal Supply Schedule or contract vehicle numbers, and socioeconomic status (including SDVOSB or VOSB verification if applicable) via email to Contract Specialist Eric Christy at Eric.Christy@va.gov. This is a pre-solicitation notice only; responses will not satisfy future formal solicitation requirements, and all interested offerors must respond to any subsequent solicitation announcement. Responders are responsible for all associated expenses. All vendors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov to be eligible for contract award.

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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT*
339113 | Sources Sought / Request for Information | Therapeutic Patient Bathing System Replacement | Coatesville VA Medical Center

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
19104
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C24426Q0456
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
04-08-2026 3:00pm EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
10 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
4510
NAICS CODE*
339113
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 4 Commodities 1 3900 Woodland Avenue

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Eric Christy Eric.Christy@va.gov Email Only

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

Coatesville VA Medical Center

1400 Black Horse Hill Road

Coatesville PA

POSTAL CODE
19320
COUNTRY
USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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DESCRIPTION

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) and REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) only. Responses to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes as part of market research. No quotes are being requested or accepted at this time with this notice. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Coatesville VA Medical Center located at 1400 Black Horse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320 has a requirement for the replacement of therapeutic patient bathing systems. This will include disconnecting the two existing ARJO bath units (Freedom Bath II) as well as the purchase, delivery, and potential installation of two new therapeutic patient bath units which meet the salient characteristics outlined within the draft Statement of Work. Any replacement tubs must be installed in the existing space without significant plumbing or construction remodel efforts; the existing plumbing hot/cold water supply and drains can not be relocated. The Draft Statement of Work and Attachment 1 provides the salient characteristics, scope, and drawings of the installation areas.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code being considered for this procurement is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standard is 800 employees.

Information is being requested from industry to determine the following:

1. Does the draft Statement of Work and Attachment 1 provide enough information for offerors to submit an accurate quote, if not please identify any other essential information which would be needed.

2. Does your business provide a bathing system which meets the listed salient characteristics?

3. Are the installation services a limiting factor in your business’s capability to fulfill this requirement, or can you meet all requirements outlined in the draft Statement of Work?

Interested and capable sources are requested to respond to this notice with the following information:

1. Company name

1. SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

1. Company’s address

1. Point of Contact information (i.e. title, phone number and email address)

1. Company’s capability to meet this requirement and any pertinent information which demonstrates the company’s ability to meet the above requirements.

1. GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract number or other applicable contract vehicle contract number, if within scope of this effort (if applicable).

1. Company’s type of business (small or large) and socioeconomic status whether Service Disable Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Hubzone, 8(a), Women Owned, Small Disadvantaged, etc. If applicable, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must be verified in the SBA’s Small Business Search.

All responses shall be submitted in writing via email no later than April 8th, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern time to Eric Christy at Eric.Christy@va.gov.

Simply responding as an “interested party” does not constitute your company as a source. Interested parties must provide the above requested information. After reviewing the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published on the SAM or GSA in the near future. Responses to this announcement are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the forthcoming solicitation announcement, in addition to responding to this notice. All interested parties must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts See attached document: P09 Draft SOW Whirlpool Tubs COA.

See attached document: P09 Attachment A - Building 138 Tub Rooms.

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