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This document is a Sources Sought Notice for Evacuation Stair Chairs issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office. The VA is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors for stair chairs to be delivered to the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center (VAMC). The required evacuation stair chairs have specific technical specifications, including a two-piece molded ABS seat, 37.5" height, 20.5" width, 28" depth, weighing 32.8 lbs, with a 500 lb maximum load capacity, lightweight aluminum construction, and features like molded hand grips and locking mechanisms.

Interested vendors are requested to submit a capability statement by 10:00 MST on July 31, 2025, via email to Charles Morton (Charles.Morton@va.gov). The submission must include the company's business size relative to NAICS code 339113, socio-economic category (with a potential set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses), SAM UEI, GSA contract number (if applicable), estimated lead time, and manufacturing country of origin. This is a market research initiative only, and no award will be made directly from this sources sought notice. The procurement is being conducted through the VA Network Contracting Office located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT*
Evacuation Stair Chairs

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
80111
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C25925Q0641
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
07-31-2025 10:00 MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA
ARCHIVE
30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N
SET-ASIDE
SDVOSBC
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
6530
NAICS CODE*
339113
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Charles Morton Charles.Morton@va.gov 307-433-3739

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

Salt Lake City VAMC

500 Foothill Drive

Salt Lake City UT

POSTAL CODE
84148
COUNTRY
USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
Charles.Morton@va.gov
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
Charles Morton, Contract Specialist

DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation or request for quote (RFQ). This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP). This is NOT a job advertisement for hiring employees. The VA is seeking QUALIFIED VENDORS to provide a very brief response to this notice including only just what is asked for in this notice below. This is sources sought notice to industry and the only information is posted on Contract Opportunities web page at SAM.gov. Sources sought means seeking qualified vendors. The attachments included on the Contract Opportunities page do not include any additional information.

If your company is interested, please read this notice entirely and submit the required information, as requested herein.

Evacuation Stair Chairs Salt Lake City (VAMC), Utah

BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK

(This is for information Only) IMPORTANT NOTE: This Sources Sought is for market research purposes only (to determine the socioeconomic status of interested companies). No award will be made off this posting.

Evacuation Stair Chair Salient Characteristics

· Two-piece molded ABS seat

· Height 37.5”

· Width 20.5 in.

· Depth 28 in.

· Folded Depth 8 in.

· Weight 32.8 lb

· Maximum Load 500 lbs

· Positive action locking mechanism

· Lightweight, rugged aluminum construction

· Molded hand grips

· Molded Hand Grips

· Locking rear lift handles

· Extendable foot end lift handles

The product will be delivered to the following location:

Salt Lake City VAMC 500 Foothill Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84148

Please communicate via e-mail to Charles.Morton@va.gov by 10:00 MST on July 31, 2025, as to your company’s ability to perform service per this brief Scope of Work.

If interested, please provide the following:

1. Provide company’s capability statement describing ability to provide equipment that meets or conforms to the salient characteristics listed above *include specification or brochure documents for confirmation of equivalent products*

2. Company’s business size in relation to NAICS 339113 and socio-economic category (SDVOSB/VOSB/WOSB/Large Business):

3. SAM UEI:

4. FSS/GSA contract # (if applicable):

5. Estimated lead time:

6. Where are the products manufactured/COO:

Only written responses, to items 1 through 6 above, will be accepted at this stage. Information is being gathered for market research purposes only. Industry exchanges and vendor teleconferences are at the discretion of the Contract Specialist. This is not a request for quotes.

DISCLAIMER: This is a Request for Information (RFI) from industry in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e) and on the requirement, that exists for the VA Medical Center(s) identified in this RFI. This is not a request for quote and not a contract. This announcement is not a request for proposals; therefore, responses to the RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No classified information should be included in the RFI response. Should you have concerns regarding this RFI you may request to contact the Contracting Office that will be assigned this requirement by emailing the sender of this RFI.

Questions must be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist. Requests for VA-business sensitive information, to include VA budget information, VA acquisition planning information, acquisition methods, strategies and set-asides must be addressed via the VA FOIA process: https://www.va.gov/foia/

Thank you for your interest in doing business with the VA. To learn more about the VA Mission, Vision, Core Values & Goals visit https://www.va.gov/about_va/mission.asp

To understand the latest updates on the Veterans First Contracting Program visit https://www.va.gov/osdbu/verification/veterans_first_contracting_program_adjustments_to_reflect_the_supreme_court_kingdomware_decision.asp

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