36C25027Q0044.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 10 3140 Governor's Place Blvd Suite 210 Kettering OH 45409-1337

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Brian Rosciszewski Brian.Rosciszewski@VA.gov 937-268-6511

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

9402 East 21st Street

Lawrence IN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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DESCRIPTION

SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE – Rehabilitation Equipment – High Low Beds and Parallel Bars

This announcement requests information from industry to support market research and preliminary acquisition planning for the procurement of physical therapy/rehabilitation equipment needed for a new clinic near Indianapolis, IN.

The purpose of this notice is to assess industry interest and identify potential sources with the capabilities and qualifications to meet the following requirements.

This is not a solicitation for quotes. No contract will be awarded from this notice.

No proposals are being requested or accepted with this notice.

The government will not pay any costs for the time and effort to respond to this notice.

REQUIREMENT

The agency is seeking information on domestic sources of supply for two pieces of medical equipment as described below:

1. Parallel Bars, Physical Therapy (quantity 1 each) Description:

The electric platform-mounted parallel bars shall provide adjustable support for gait training, balance, mobility, and rehabilitation activities. The system shall provide powered height adjustment, adjustable width, a slip-resistant walking platform, and stable handrails to accommodate patients of varying sizes and functional abilities.

Salient Characteristics:

· Made in America.

· Provides a 10-foot gait-training platform.

· Provides 500 lb load capacity.

· Electrically adjusts handrail height from approximately 26–54 in.

· Manually adjusts handrail width from approximately 20–34 in.

· Includes 1.5-in. diameter stainless-steel handrails.

· Includes a 48-in. wide, two-piece slip-resistant platform.

· Provides digital height display and four programmable height settings.

· Provides synchronized powered height adjustment with automatic safety shutoff.

· Equipment shall be new, current-production equipment suitable for professional rehabilitation applications.

· ETL approved.

2. Table, Treatment, Hi-Lo, Bariatric, 500-lb capacity (quantity 3 each) Description:

The bariatric hi-lo treatment table shall provide a stable, electrically powered treatment surface for patient examination, evaluation, rehabilitation, and therapeutic procedures. The table shall support safe patient transfers through powered height adjustment while providing multiple positioning options to accommodate a wide range of clinical applications. The system shall be suitable for physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, sports medicine, and VA healthcare facilities.

Salient Characteristics:

· Made in America

· Provides a powered height-adjustable treatment surface with a height range of approximately 18 to 37 inches to facilitate patient accessibility and clinician ergonomics.

· Supports a minimum patient weight capacity of 500 pounds.

· Includes a three-section upholstered treatment surface to support a variety of patient positioning and therapeutic procedures.

· Provides an adjustable head section with a positioning range from approximately +45 degrees to -90 degrees.

· Provides an adjustable lower extremity section with a positioning range from 0 to approximately 78 degrees.

· Features perimeter foot-operated height controls that allow clinicians to adjust table height from either side while maintaining continuous patient contact.

· Includes a heavy-duty frame designed to provide stability during patient treatment and transfers.

· Features four total-lock swivel casters to facilitate movement and secure positioning during patient care.

· Includes high-density foam cushioning and seamless, heavy-duty upholstered surfaces designed for patient comfort and ease of cleaning.

· Features rounded table edges and corners to enhance patient safety and reduce the potential for injury.

· Provides a low transfer height of approximately 18 inches to facilitate patient accessibility and transfers.

· Operates on standard 120 VAC, 60 Hz electrical service.

· Includes all power cords, controls, mounting hardware, and accessories necessary for complete clinical operation.

· Equipment shall be new, current production model equipment suitable for professional healthcare examination, rehabilitation, and therapeutic treatment applications.

Interested parties who can provide the products described are requested to submit the following information:

(1) Company name, address and point of contact with phone number,

(2) SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)*,

(3) Product information documenting salient characteristics,

(4) Feedback on salient characteristics,

(5) Place of manufacture,

(6) Socio-economic status to identify the business class as a large business, SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, Woman Owned, etc., and

(7) Any other pertinent product, company, or industry information.

* Note: To be eligible for award of a federal contract, businesses must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Firms that respond to this Sources Sought Notice without providing all the requested information may not be considered by the Government in making acquisition decisions.

This market research is conducted for informational and planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation.

The Government, at its sole discretion, may elect not to notify respondents of the results of this notice or otherwise release those results.

Send submissions via email to Brian.Rosciszewski@VA.gov, reference 36C25027Q0044 in email subject.

Thanks in advance for supporting America’s veterans.

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