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The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VHA VISN 21) has issued a Special Notice announcing a proposed contract action for a custom stair lift. The notice, published on November 27, 2024, pertains to a procurement exceeding $25,000 under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The contract will be awarded through a sole source procurement method in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106, which indicates only one responsible source is being considered for this opportunity. The notice is being filed under solicitation number 36C261-25-AP-0817 and serves to inform the public about the intended contract action as required by FAR 5.101. The procurement will be managed by the VHA Network Contracting Office 21, located in McClellan Park, California.

The Special Notice is not a competitive solicitation and specifically advises potential contractors that no competitive quotes are being requested. The key deadline for this notice is December 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time, by which any potential responses or inquiries must be submitted. Contractors interested in additional information are directed to contact the designated point of contact, Contract Specialist Dennis Fennelly. The procurement is classified under Product Service Code (PSC) 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. While the notice does not outline specific eligibility criteria beyond the sole source selection, it implies that the chosen vendor must be capable of providing a custom stair lift that meets the Veterans Health Administration's specific requirements. The objective appears to be procuring a specialized mobility solution for a specific VA healthcare facility or veteran's need within the VISN 21 network.