6515--Evacuation Chairs ***BRAND NAME OR EQUAL***

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is procuring 77 evacuation chairs, specifically Model 750H, for emergency evacuations of mobility-impaired or incapacitated patients at the Dallas VA Medical Center. This solicitation (No. 36C25725Q0668) operates under a "brand name or equal" specification and requires comprehensive accessories including user guides, cushioned head support, optional foam headstraps, 4-point passenger harnesses, photoluminescent wall signs, wall mounts, and dust covers. Vendors must provide country of origin information for all products and submit manufacturer-signed authorization distribution letters demonstrating their authorized reseller status. The evaluation will be based on technical capability, past performance, price, delivery schedule, and compliance with Buy American or Trade Agreements Certificate requirements. All quotes must be submitted electronically to matthew.lee5@va.gov by June 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM Central Time, with incomplete submissions subject to rejection.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors in the commercial marketplace. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges or award values for this firm-fixed-price contract opportunity. The quantity requirement is clearly specified at 77 evacuation chairs, representing a substantial procurement for the facility's emergency preparedness capabilities. Performance will occur at the Department of Veterans Affairs Dallas VA Medical Center located at 4500 S Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas 75216. The contracting office is managed by Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, Texas, with Contracting Specialist Matt Lee serving as the primary point of contact at 210-393-9281.