Sources Sought 36C24825Q0793.pdf

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. In accordance with 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.

This is a Sources Sought in support of the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital (JAHVH) located at 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612. Information collected during this Sources Sought may be used to identify Small Business manufacturer(s) or processor(s) that can supply Surgical-Stretcher Chairs meeting the required salient characteristics specified in the attached Statement of Need with the intent of giving priority to SBA certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran- Owned Small Business (VOSB), 8(a) Business Development Program Small Businesses, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB), and Women-Owned Small Businesses, respectively. If a solicitation is issued, the Government will do so in accordance with Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03, effective 01/17/2025. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 333913 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing). The NAICS size is 800 Employees.

This is not a request for quotes. All interested parties shall respond no later than 5/27/2025 at 10:00AM EST. Submit responses via email to LeTray Womble; letray.womble@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted.

FOB: Destination

Delivery Address:

Department of Veterans’ Affairs James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33612

GENERAL: All capable Vendors are welcome to respond to this notice and provide a brief capability statement that addresses the information in this Notice. Your response must address the capability to manufacture or process Surgical-Stretcher Chairs meeting the required salient characteristics specified in the attached Statement of Need (DRAFT). All responses must include the following:

REQUEST COMPANY INFORMATION TO INCLUDE:

a. Company Name:

b. SAM CAGE & Unique Entity ID:

c. Company Address:

d. POC Name:

e. POC Phone:

f. Email:

g. Socioeconomic Status:

h. Company Business Size Status and Representations of Business:

i. Names and types of current federal contracts and/or contract vehicles that can be utilized for the “scope” of the requirements (i.e. GSA, NASA SEWP, etc.):

STATEMENT OF NEED (DRAFT)

James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital 13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33612

Surgical-Stretcher Chairs

GENERAL: James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital (JAHVH) located at 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, has a requirement for Surgical-Stretcher Chairs to transport and perform medical procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab of Cardiology and Interventional Pain Clinic.

BACKGROUND: JAHVH currently provides patient care for veteran patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Interventional Pain Clinic that requires transport back and forth and requires an ability to manipulate positioning for various procedures completed. Currently, the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Interventional Pain Clinic utilize obsolete and perpetually failing Surgical- Stretcher Chairs to transport patients between the two locations.

PURPOSE: The Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Interventional Pain Clinic provide various lifesaving and pain relief procedures requiring comfortability to veteran patients in need based on diagnosis of conditions.

SCOPE: Vendor shall provide Surgical-Stretcher Chairs that meets or exceed the physical, functional and performance of the listed salient characteristics in this section. The equipment feature is essential to the technical requirements to meet the need of the government.

CHARACTERISTICS: Surgical-Stretcher Chairs shall possess the following salient characteristics to enable the government to perform the capabilities:

• Mobile chair with steer casters and braking system

• Seat Height: > 24" (Lowest position) to < 36" (Highest position)

• Back Height: < 32"

• Side Rail Height, Up (seat pan to rail top): > 13.5"

• Overall Chair Height: < 56" (Lowest position) to < 70" (Highest position)

• Seat Width: < 28"

• Overall Width (rails up): < 34"

• Overall Width (rails down): < 28"

• Patient Surface Length: < 74"

• Side Rail Length: < 25"

• Backrest Articulation Range: From 0 degrees to at least 80 degrees

• Headpiece Articulation Range (fully elevated - fully retracted): > 30 to < 60 degrees

• Trendelenburg: 20 / 5 Reverse

• Wheelbase: > 36" (L) x < 24" (W)

• Maximum Patient Weight Capacity: < 500 lbs

SOFTWARE: There are no software requirements or compatibility needs regarding this request.

TRAINING: Government will not require additional training.

WARRANTY OF EQUIPMENT: Vendor shall provide standard manufacturer industry warranty term.

Government does not accept extended warranty, which requires advance payment.

DELIVERY SCHEDULE: All items to be delivered and installed within 30 days of receipt of purchase order, and no later than 6/30/2025.

NOTE: All deliveries shall occur during normal business hours Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM with the exception of Federal Holidays. Delivery during Federal Holidays will not be accepted.

PLACE OF DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE:

James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33612

POC: POC information will be provided prior to contract award.

*All deliveries shall be coordinated with POC prior to delivery 48-72 hours in advance.