6515-- cross trainer

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on behalf of Richmond VAMC is conducting Market Research through this sources sought notice to help determine the availability of qualified Businesses, capable of providing The Nustep T5XRW Cross trainer brand name or equal that meet the following requirements:

provide cardiovascular endurance activity, strengthening, and range of motion for patients with a myriad of physical disabilities. Exerciser must provide lower extremity stabilization to patients that have the inability to coordinate function of their legs due to physical and/or neurological pathologies.

Performance required.

Multiple levels of resistance for exercise progression

Digital screen to show time, resistance, and distance for data reference.

Lower Extremity stabilization package to assist with correct ergonomics for leg movement.

Essential physical characteristics; Dimensions (if applicable)

Swivel seat for safe transfers

Adjustable hand grips for Upper Extremity involvement

Low Step Through Design- to prevent patient tripping or falling during mount and dismount.

Minimum of 10 Levels of Resistance

Workout programs

Minimum of 22 Wide Seat

Minimum of 600 lbs weight capacity

360 degree swivel chair

Adjustable arm and seat positions

Machine Dimensions: Maximum of 75 inches long and a max of 30inches wide.

Must accommodate User/Patient Requirements:

Height from 4 6 6 7

Weight from 75 lbs 600 lbs

All respondents shall indicate/provide the following:

Whether or not they are small business manufacturers of the products they wish to offer, or if they are a reseller of a small business manufacturer.

Is your company interested in providing a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) quote or Open Market (indicate FSS contract #)?

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes.

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each.

Whether or not your company has an active SAM registration and the companies Unique Entity Identifier.

A copy of its capabilities statement.

Failure to provide the above information may result in the potential offeror being considered incapable of meeting the VA s needs.

If the contractor can provide the above items, the contractor shall provide a letter from the manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor/licenser of their products. Failure to submit an authorized distributor letter shall result in the product(s) potentially offered to be considered grey market and shall not be considered technically acceptable.

The capability statements received from this market research are for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research, and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research. The Government will not assume any costs incurred by the contractor in the preparation of responses. All responses shall be submitted in writing no later than March 15, at 10:00 AM EST to the attention of: Cedric.frasier@va.gov

Please title the subject line for all responses as: Cross Trainer 36C24624Q0577.