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- 36C24426Q0673
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This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Pittsburgh VA Human Engineering Research Laboratories. The solicitation number is 36C24426Q0673, with responses due by June 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The government is conducting market research and is not currently soliciting bids or proposals, though it reserves the right to do so at a later date.
The requirement is for a chair mat pressure sensor device with accompanying software. Key specifications include an 18-inch by 18-inch size with 1/2-inch resolution, pressure rating of 5-200mmHg, and an accuracy rating of at least +/- 5%. The device must be classified as a CSA/CE Class 1 ISO 60601-1 medically approved product, come pre-calibrated, and be designed as a single-piece, foldable, ultra-thin mat that is not prone to drift or environmental interference. The device must include device-specific encryption and security software. The contractor must provide a one-year manufacturer warranty from the date of receipt and installation verification. All items must be shipped to Pittsburgh VA Human Engineering Research Laboratories at 6425 Penn Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Responses must include company name, address, point of contact information, phone number, email address, Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, and Tax ID Number. All interested parties must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The government is seeking responses from small businesses, with preference consideration for veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB) and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) under 38 U.S.C. 8127(d). Respondents should submit a capability statement, relevant product literature, letter of authorization from the original equipment manufacturer, and product brochure or specification sheet to Contract Specialist Ryan Hatfield at Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov.
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Sources Sought Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Chair Mat Pressure Sensor |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 15215 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24426Q0673 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 06-19-2026 11AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 339112 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 4
1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Ryan Hatfield Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov 412-641-0409
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| Pittsburgh VA Human Engineering Research Laborator |
6425 Penn Avenue, Suite 400
Pittsburgh PA
| POSTAL CODE |
| 15206 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
| AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS |
| Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov |
| EMAIL DESCRIPTION |
| Contract Specialist Email Address |
DESCRIPTION
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Sources Sought Notice
The following is a Source Sought Notice for market research. This posted notice is not a Pre- Solicitation or Solicitation document. The Government is not currently soliciting bids, quotations, or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Pittsburgh VA Human Engineering Research Laboratories, has a requirement for a new pressure sensor device and accompanying software.
Salient Characteristics
· Size: 18in x 18in
· Resolution: 1/2 in
· Pressure Rating: 5-200mmHg
· Device specific encryption and security software
· Classified as a CSA/CE Class 1 ISO 60601-1 medically approved product
· Device comes pre-calibrated, does not require additional calibration equipment
· The sensor mat must be one single piece
· Mat must be foldable and ultra thin
· Accuracy rating of at least +/- 5%
· Not prone to drift or environmental interference
Accessories:
· Accompanying software
Warranty of Equipment: Contractor must provide manufacturer warranty on all provided equipment and supplies for first year from date of receipt and verification of installation/operation.
ALL ITEMS TO BE SHIPPED TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATION:
Pittsburgh VA Human Engineering Research Laboratories, 6425 Penn Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV.
Responses to this Sources Sought shall include:
Company Name
Address
Point of Contact
Phone Number
Email Address
Unique Entity ID
CAGE Code
Tax ID Number
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(d), a contracting officer of the “Department ” shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by Veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified by the Small Business Administration at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.
Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm’s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 339112.
1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 339112? YES ______ NO ______
2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______
3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______
4. Is your firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______
5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______
6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______
7. What is your GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES______ NO______
Schedule Number: ___________________
Expiration Date: _____________________
8. Where are the products manufactured? ______________________________
Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organization’s ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number, and email address.
Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Ryan Hatfield via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT.
Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to:
Ryan Hatfield Contract Specialist Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Friday, June 19, 2026, at 11:00 am (1100) EST. If you are interested in submitting a response to this posting, please ensure to submit a Letter of Authorization from the OEM and a brochure/specification sheet for the product.
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