6515--Prime Zoom Electric Stretcher

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

This is not a solicitation but rather a Request for Information (RFI/Sources Sought) for market research purposes only. Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is issuing this Sources Sought in order to identify capable firms and obtain information for planning purposes only.

Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is issuing this Sources Sought in order to identify capable firms for a Prime Zoom Electric Stretcher for a VISN 4 VAMC.

**Responses shall be submitted by 10:00 AM EDT on March 16th, 2026**

Responses shall be submitted via email to amanda.saunders@va.gov and Adriane.Perretti@va.gov Subject Line must read: 36C24426I0386 Prime Zoom Electric Stretcher | (Company Name)

All Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small

Businesses (VOSB) firms that respond shall include proof of their Vets First Verification via

Home  · VetBiz Portal (va.gov). All small business firms that respond shall include proof of small business status via their Representations and Certifications in accordance with Policy.

While SDVOSB/VOSB contractors are preferred, all capable contractors are welcome to respond to this sources sought notice for market research purposes. All respondents shall include as part of their response a brief capability statement that covers the information in the following tentative statement of work, as well as answers to the below three (3) questions. All respondents shall be registered and active in SAM.gov | Home.

The purpose of this sources sought is to illicit feedback from industry on our intended procurement approach. The results of this market research will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition approach (e.g., socioeconomic set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses.

Suggested NAICS: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)

Suggested PSC: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies)

Open to suggestions from industry as to a more proper NAICS and/or PSC, as well as any potential GSA/FSS Schedule SIN categories.

In addition to the information requested above, please include answers to the below 3 questions as part of your response to this Sources Sought:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner?Â

Yes ___No ___Â If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company.

Intended Procurement Approach

STATEMENT OF NEED

Title of the project:

Prime Zoom Electric Stretcher

Background:

Current stretcher reached its end of lifecycle in 2018. It is now considered obsolete and will be impossible to fix or purchase replacement parts for. We are requesting to purchase and updated version of the stretcher already in use by our Urgent Care Center.

Tasks and deliverables:

Electric Stretcher (1)

700 lbs weight capacity

Chaperone stretcher exit alarm

Dual end siderail release

2 sided hydraulic controls

Foor end nursing controls

2 stage IV pole head end left

Integrated pump rack

Isoflex SE Fire Barrier, 30 inch

1125-E, DPM Label

Yellow ID bumpers

Standard retractable cord

Foot end and head end cover option

Delivery and installation:

All items must be FOB Destination, 30 Days ARO, to the following location:

Altoona VA Medical Center

Attn: (VA Purchase Order #)

2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd.

Altoona, PA 16602

Monday Friday from 7:00am 3:00pm (excluding federal holidays)