RFI - Wellness Center Equipment.pdf
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, for Wellness Center Equipment. The VA seeks to identify potential sources and gather market research to determine the optimal procurement strategy for a forthcoming solicitation. The requirement is for supplies and equipment including fitness machines (Life Fitness PowerMill, Integrity+ Treadmills, Lifecycle Bikes, Arc trainers, and Axiom equipment), dumbbells and kettlebells (Hammer Strength sets ranging from 5-100 lbs), Olympic weight plates (45 lb, 35 lb, 25 lb, 10 lb, and 5 lb), benches, racks, and various strength training machines. The applicable NAICS code is 339920 with a Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard of 750 employees.
Vendors must respond to six specific inquiries: manufacturing location with supporting documentation; business size classification and Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) compliance verification; authorization as an OEM parts distributor with evidence; contractor name and contact information (point of contact, address, telephone, email, business size, and Unique Entity Identifier); small business status designation (SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8A) with proof; and availability under Government-wide contracts (GWAC, GSA Schedule, IDIQ, or BPA) with contract numbers. The VA explicitly prohibits grey market items and requires authorized distributor letters as evidence. Vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing with responses. Questions must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. CST on September 3, 2026, and RFI responses are due by 12:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Microsoft Word format (8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, 1-inch margins) via email to Craig.Redd@va.gov. Information provided will be used solely as market research by the Medical VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) Purchasing and Contract Team and will not be released outside this group.
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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16
Request For Information (RFI)
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A
REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR
2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for
Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the
Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the
Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI
1. Title: Wellness Center Equipment
2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:
➢ This requirement includes Supplies. Please see attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW) for posting details.
Model / Part Number Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment Qty
INPM-SL-XF-13 Life Fitness PowerMill with SL Console 1
INT-SE424-XF-14 Life Fitness Integrity+ Treadmill with 24" SE4 Console 3
INC-SE424-XF-13 Life Fitness Integrity+ Upright Lifecycle Bike with 24" SE4 Console
INA-TSE424-XF-
Life Fitness Total Body Arc trainer with 24in SE4 Console
OP-FLY Life Fitness Axiom Pec Fly/Rear Delt 1
HS-DB1000-12 Hammer Strength Dumbbell Set 5-50lb, Urethane, 12-sided, SS
HS-DB1000-13 Hammer Strength Dumbbell Set 55-75lb, Urethane, 12-sided, SS
HS-DB1000-14 Hammer Strength Dumbbell Set 80-100lb, Urethane, 12-sided, SS
HS-OB-2001-01 Hammer Strength 29mm Power Bar Chrome Bushing 20kg
LF-KB-1120-01 Life Fitness Kettlebell 10 lb, Rubber, Stainless Handle 1
LF-KB-1121-01 Life Fitness Kettlebell 12 lb, Rubber, Stainless Handle 1
LF-KB-1122-01 Life Fitness Kettlebell 15 lb, Rubber, Stainless Handle 1
LF-KB-1123-01 Life Fitness Kettlebell 18 lb, Rubber, Stainless Handle 1
LF-KB-1124-01 Life Fitness Kettlebell 20 lb, Rubber, Stainless Handle 1
Request For Information (RFI)
LF-KB-1125-01 Life Fitness Kettlebell 25 lb, Rubber, Stainless Handle 1
LF-KB-1126-01 Life Fitness Kettlebell 30 lb, Rubber, Stainless Handle 1
LF-KB-1127-01 Life Fitness Kettlebell 35 lb, Rubber, Stainless Handle 1
LF-KB-1128-01 Life Fitness Kettlebell 40 lb, Rubber, Stainless Handle 1
HS-OP-2000-01 Hammer Strength Round Olympic Urethane Plate 45 lb 12
HS-OP-2001-01 Hammer Strength Round Olympic Urethane Plate 35 lb 4
HS-OP-2002-01 Hammer Strength Round Olympic Urethane Plate 25 lb 8
HS-OP-2003-01 Hammer Strength Round Olympic Urethane Plate 10 lb 8
HS-OP-2004-01 Hammer Strength Round Olympic Urethane Plate 5 lb 8
HSSMV Hammer Strength Smith Machine (Vertical) 1
SPLDCP Life Fitness Signature Series Plate Loaded Decline Chest Press
SPLIP Life Fitness Signature Series Plate Loaded Incline Press 1
LBR-MA Life Fitness Multi-Adjustable Bench 3
LBR-OW Life Fitness Olympic Bench Weight Storage 1
LBR-D2 Life Fitness Two Tier Dumbbell Rack 2
OP-BT Life Fitness Axiom Biceps Curl/Triceps Extension 1
OP-PD Life Fitness Axiom Pulldown 1
OP-SLCE Life Fitness Axiom Seated Leg Curl/Extension 1
OP-LP Life Fitness Axiom Leg Press 1
CMDAP Life Fitness Signature Series Cable Motion Dual Adjustable Pulley
SSM Life Fitness Smith Machine 1
SS-SP Life Fitness Insignia Shoulder Press 1
HS-AB Hammer Strength Hammer Select Abdominal Crunch 1
The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) code 339920 is 750 (employees).
3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI.
Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI:
a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured?
Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice
b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)?
Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice
c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement?
The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.
d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:
Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
Telephone number: ___________________________________________
Email address: _______________________________________________
Company's business size: ________________________________________________
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) #: _______________________________
e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 339920 NAICS code?
• Please provide proof of qualifications.
f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General
Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?
If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market
Research.
4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST
FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation.
5. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than
11:00am (CST), September 03, 2026 via email to Craig.Redd@va.gov
RFI responses are due by 12:00pm (CST), Thursday, September 03, 2026; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to Craig.Redd@va.gov
The subject line shall read: MEDVAMC Wellness Center Equipment. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS
AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f).
Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI.
Information provided will be used solely by MEDVAMC as “Market Research” and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team.
mailto:Craig.Redd@va.gov
7. Contact Information:
Craig Redd
Craig.Redd@va.gov
Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!
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