6515--Exam Chairs for DC VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 5 is conducting a sources sought notice for the procurement of examination chairs for the Washington DC VA Medical Center. This is a pre-solicitation notice issued for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute an actual invitation for bid, request for quotation, or request for proposal. Interested contractors capable of meeting the procurement requirements should submit capability statements, general pricing information for market research purposes, and company size status documentation to Ryan Singletary, Contracting Officer, at ryan.singletary@va.gov no later than April 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 (Medical, Dental, and Surgical Instrument and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees and PSC code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). Contractors must demonstrate their ability to meet detailed technical specifications, address COVID-19 screening compliance, provide certified installation personnel, deliver staff training, and ensure joint inspection and acceptance protocols. No contract will be awarded from this sources sought notice, and respondents will not be entitled to any payment or consideration.

The procurement seeks 79 Midmark 626 Barrier-Free Examination Chairs with Premium 28" RESTFUL PATH upholstery, Patient Support Rails Plus for field installation, three Articulating Knee Crutch Kits, and complete delivery and installation services for the location at 50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422. The examination chairs must meet comprehensive specifications including power height and backrest adjustment, minimum 37-inch height capability, maximum patient transport position of 16 inches, wireless hand and foot controls, 650-pound minimum lifting capacity, active sensing safety technology, and steel-on-steel construction with multiple functional features such as pelvic tilt and multi-position stirrups. All equipment must be procured through manufacturer-approved distribution channels and covered by manufacturer warranty. The contract is structured as firm-fixed-price with delivery required within 90 days of award. This sources sought notice involves no set-aside designations and is issued solely to identify potential sources and gather market research information to support future formal procurement action.