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GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Isaac Shimizu isaac.shimizu@va.gov isaac.shimizu@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

5901 East 7th Street

Long Beach CA

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***** End Word Document - 'SRCSGT Sources Sought Notice' ***** ***** Begin Word Document - ' OPPORTUNITIES-DESCRIPTION' ***** THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER 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. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES

SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought/RFI/RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought/RFI/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339112 (size standard of 1000 employees). Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI/RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought/RFI, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Long Beach Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources who can possibly provide Treadmill Components that at a minimum meet the brand name and/or can possibly provide an equal product for VA Long Beach Healthcare System, located in Long Beach, CA.

Brand name Information:

Manufacturer: - Biodex Trainer Treadmill and NuStep’s unweighing system (Any other information):

Equal to product Information Salient Characteristics:

The Model Must Have:

1. The overall weight capacity to accommodate up to 400 lbs. to span the bodyweight variation of our SCI Veterans.

2. In terms of safety features, the treadmill must offer handrails for the Veteran and shall have the required handrails to maintain balance when relearning to walk.

3. Another safety feature is to have an emergency stop button that is accessible and have a wearable device to stop the device belt from moving.

4. Biofeedback, has to be a large monitor with metrics displaying information such as speed, incline elevation, vital signs—respiratory information.

NuStep unweighing system for the spinal cord injury population must have the following features:

1. Multiple size harnessed to span the variety of body types typically observed in this population.

2. The harness must have padding on the leg portion for added comfort and fit.

3. The harness must have a nonslip material on the inside of belt to keep harness in place when in use.

4. The system must accommodate weight capacity up to 400 lbs.

5. The system has to accommodate a height of 6’5” person or 84” minimum.

6. The system has to accommodate the use of the treadmill or overground as needed.

7. The unweighing system must have a 4 large locking/unlocking caster wheels which is a safety feature.

8. The harness material has to be able to withstand a wiping down between patient uses.

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications.

We are seeking sources for products that meet the requirements set forth by the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 8301-8305). The purpose of this notice is to identify potential offerings that are compliant with the BAA, which stipulates that the U.S. government give preference to domestically produced goods. All products offered must be either manufactured in the United States or, if manufactured outside of the United States, must qualify as domestic end products or construction materials as defined in the BAA and its implementing regulations.

By submitting a response to this notice, you certify that the products offered meet these requirements and that upon request, you can provide documentation verifying compliance. Failure to comply with these criteria may result in disqualification from consideration.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

(1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)?

(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI?

(3) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can provide equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? If applicable, please provide the manufacturer name and business size.

(4) Is the end product manufactured in the United States; and is the cost of the components made in the U.S. at least 60% of the total cost of components required to manufacture the end product? If the item is not manufactured in the U.S., please provide the country of origin.

(5) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).

(6) If you're a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

(7) If you intend to subcontract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and completion of job.

(8) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number.

(9) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder, are all the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract.

(10) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award.

(11) Please submit your capabilities statement illustrating your organization's ability to meet the described salient characteristics or "equal to items" for planning purposes; show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that all "equal to items" meet all the salient characteristics.

(12) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.

(13) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to isaac.shimizu@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 03/24/2025 by 12:00PM PST.

All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only. If a solicitation is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to that solicitation separately IAW the specifications of that solicitation announcement.

Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI notice is not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

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