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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1201 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond VA 23249

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Trainee Rachel Watkins rachel.watkins2@va.gov 804-675-5841

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

508 Fulton St

Durham NC

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

This is a sources sought announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified potential offerors. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. 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.

The Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Durham, 508 Fulton Street, Durham, North Carolina 27705 is seeking potential sources capable to provide 15 battery powered wheelchair scales. Company MUST have below certifications to be considered capable:

Features and Benefits

· Easily accommodates most wheelchairs

· Low-profile, stable platforms help prevent falls

· Cordless, portable design supports mobility while maintaining balance

· Never needs zeroing, helping you weigh a continuous stream of patient

· Allow quick reweighs while patients are still on the scale

· Quick recall keeps the last reading, even after the patient has left the scale

· Measures in pounds and kilograms

· Optional Handrail helps unsteady patients without affecting readings

· Optional Printer available; includes 1 roll of paper

Technical Specifications

· Unit Weight: 102 lbs

· Weight Capacity: 880 lbs / 400 kgs

· Platform:

· Width: 24"

· Depth: 26"

· Height: 1 1/4"

· Accuracy: 0.1 lb / 100 gm

· Readout: Digital LED display in pounds and kilograms

· Reweigh: Recomputes patient’s weight while patient is on scale

· Power: Battery Pack (6 D Batteries Included) or Line Cord Adapter

· Wheels: Heavy-Duty Rubber Wheels

Warranty Information

· 1-Year Warrant

The NAICS code for this procurement is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing; Small Business Size Standards: 1,000 employees.

Responses to this sources sought notice should include the following: name and address of company, business size (large or small): identify whether or not firm falls into any of the following socioeconomic categories-8(a), HUBZone, Services Disabled Veteran- Owned/Veteran-Owned Small Business; provide a brief description of qualifications and any other pertinent information which demonstrates the ability to meet the above requirement.

Subject line must reflect: Wheelchair Scales Sources Sought. All responses shall be submitted in writing no later than 10:00 AM, Monday, November 6, 2023 to the attention of: Rachel Watkins or rachel.watkins2@va.gov.

Sources Sought Notice