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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

GLAC (69D)

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

POINT OF CONTACT*

Jim Hedman james.hedman2@va.gov

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of Other than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VetCert-certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prospective vendors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339113 and its small business size standard of 800 employees.

The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) located in North Chicago, IL has the requirement for a hemodialysis power recliner chairs with heat, massage, USB port, articulating swing arm tablet, side table, swing-away arms, retractable foot tray, quick-release seat. The Government is requesting that Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VetCert-certified VOSB or SDVOSB sources respond if it can meet the description below on a Brand Name or Equal basis (Champion Manufacturing, Inc.):

Standard Chairs (Qty 5) Salient Characteristics. Chairs shall have:

· Hemodialysis Power Recliner with heat, massage, USB charger, 300 lbs weight capacity

· Seat covering – polyurethane/silicone blend

· AC Input 100 – 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 2A;

· Weight capacity – at least 300 lbs.

· Back height from floor – at least 48.5 inches but not more than 50.5 inches

· Back height from seat – at least 31 inches but not more than 33 inches

· Overall width – at least 32.5 inches but not more than 34.5 inches

· Seat width – at least 23 inches but not more than 25 inches

· Seat height – at least 19.5 inches but not more than 21.5 inches

· Seat depth – at least 20.5 inches but not more than 22.5 inches

· Arm height (from floor, highest point) – at least 29 inches but no more than 31 inches

· Overall upright depth (with handle) – at least 38 inches but no more than 40 inches

· Dual thermoplastic casters – at least 4-inch diameter

· Power recliner with central locking casters

· Recliner for patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment

· Power recliner for patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment

· MPN: 63PL; S; E; O; I; AATBLT-SW; Z

· Dual Swing-Away arms

· Heat/Massage

· Dual side tables

· Articulating Tablet Arm

· Central locking system

· Retractable foot tray

· Push Handle

· Recline to Trendelenburg

· Dual Hand Control

Bariatric Chairs (Qty 2) Salient Characteristics. Chairs shall have:

· Hemodialysis Power Recliner with heat, massage, USB charger, 500 lbs weight capacity

· Seat covering – polyurethane/silicone blend

· AC Input 100 – 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 2A;

· Weight capacity – at least 500 lbs.

· Back height from floor – at least 49 inches but not more than 51 inches

· Back height from seat – at least 31 inches but not more than 33 inches

· Overall width – at least 36.5 inches but not more than 38.5 inches

· Seat width – at least 27 inches but not more than 29 inches

· Seat height – at least 19.5 inches but not more than 21.5 inches

· Seat depth – at least 20.5 inches but not more than 22.5 inches

· Arm height (from floor, highest point) – at least 29 inches but no more than 31 inches

· Overall upright depth (with handle) – at least 38 inches but no more than 40 inches

· Dual thermoplastic casters – at least 4-inch diameter

· Power recliner with central locking casters

· Recliner for patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment

· Power recliner for patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment

· MPN: 64PL; S; E; O; I; AATBLT-SW; Z

· Hemodialysis Power Recliner Chair includes:

· Dual Swing-Away arms

· Heat/Massage

· Dual side tables

· Articulating Tablet Arm

· Central locking system

· Retractable foot tray

· Push Handle

· Recline to Trendelenburg

· Dual Hand Control

Brand Name or Equal Schedule:

Interested Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses including VetCert-certified VOSBs and SDVOSBs are required to submit an e-mail delineating:

· Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product;

· Business size/Socioeconomic status;

· Manufacture location;

· If the product is on the Federal Supply Schedule or the Open Market; and

· Memo or correspondence which authorizes distributor to distribute the manufacturer’s products (if applicable) IAW VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023).

This is not a Request for Proposal or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation currently exists. Your responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VetCert for set-aside consideration.

Responses are to be submitted by e-mail to Jim Hedman at james.hedman2@va.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. Central on 8/15/2024.

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