Sources Sought - Ophthalmology Patient Chairs.docx

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This Sources Sought notice is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Lyons VA Medical Center to conduct market research for Ophthalmology Patient Chairs. The agency seeks to identify domestic sources capable of providing a brand name or equivalent VELA 'Move+' Ophthalmology Chair (Part Number VELA_7082310005), specifically designed for efficient patient transportation between medical devices. The notice targets potential suppliers across various small business categories, including Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, and Veteran Owned Small Business.

Potential offerors are required to submit a response via email to Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov by 12:00 PM EST on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, with company details, small business program eligibility, and a five-page capability statement. The anticipated NAICS code is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), and the Product Service Code is 6540 (Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, & Supplies). The solicitation (Number 36C24225Q0764) is currently in the pre-solicitation stage, and respondents should note that this is a market research effort, not a commitment to purchase, and the government will not reimburse any costs associated with the response.

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This is a sources sought notice issued for market research purposes to identify domestic sources or equivalent products capable of providing the supply described below. Potential offerors are invited to provide feedback via e-mail to Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov . Responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition.

Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following:

1) Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, authorized distributor information, & delivery time of equipment.

2) Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program. Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and Product Service Code (PSC) 6540 (Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, & Supplies).

[ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify) [ ] yes [ ] no GSA/Federal Supply Schedule contract

3) Provide a brief capability statement (Max 5 pages) with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement. The capabilities statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company’s ability to provide the equipment outlined below. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Lyons VA Medical Center intends to award a “brand name or equal” made in America item(s) for the purchase of Ophthalmology Patient Chairs.

manufacturer or distributors of small business manufacturers, and/or large businesses of brand name or functionally equivalent equipment to EnableMe, LLC for the following:

Description

Ophthalmology Patient Chairs (Lyons VAMC)

Item #
Part Number
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1
VELA_7082310005
VELA ‘Move+’ Ophthalmology Chair Compound: The VELA ‘Move+’ Ophthalmology chair is ideal for eye exams where the patient needs to be transported between different devices and equipment quickly and safely a large seat and backrest.

Responses shall be submitted to Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov no later than 12:00PM/noon EST, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Fax or telephone calls will not be accepted.

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