6515--Portable Scales

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia is seeking to procure 14 portable stand-on scales for patient weighing through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with solicitation number 36C24525Q0231. The scales must have standard weight measurement capabilities in pounds and kilograms, be battery-powered, capable of weighing patients up to 660 pounds, and weigh 15 pounds or less. Vendors must be authorized distributors and provide manufacturer authorization letters to be considered. The evaluation will use a comparative approach, assessing technical capability, price, and past performance, with quotes due by January 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. Key submission requirements include a completed SF1449, pricing schedule, manufacturer authorization letter, delivery date confirmation, and a completed line item spreadsheet.

The solicitation is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 339113 for surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The contract is a firm-fixed price delivery order with FOB Destination terms, requiring delivery within 30 days after receipt of order to 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, WV 25704. Vendors must certify the country of manufacture and complete Buy American certifications. The Expected Date of Award (EDA) is January 31, 2025, and the procurement is notable for requiring vendors to adapt to manufacturing changes, as the originally specified portable scales were no longer being manufactured as of December 31, necessitating identification of a new model by January 6, 2025.