6515--Sources Sought - EVAC CHAIR 750H EVACUATION CHAIR

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2, is conducting market research for a brand-name only purchase of Evac+Chair 750H Evacuation Chairs. The facility requires eighteen (18) of these specialized evacuation chairs to safely transport patients during emergency evacuations, serving as an addition to their current emergency response resources. This Sources Sought Notice solicitation (Number 36C24225Q0800) falls under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and PSC code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). Interested vendors must submit detailed company information including firm name, socio-economic category, complete address, contact information, and a letter of authorization for distribution. The response deadline is July 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with delivery required to the James J. Peters VA Medical Center located at 130 W. Kingsbridge Road in Bronx, NY 10468.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business manufacturers or distributors. The solicitation specifically requires eighteen (18) units of the Evac+Chair 750H model, indicating a precise quantity requirement for this specialized medical evacuation equipment. The Sources Sought Notice serves as a market research tool to gauge vendor interest and capabilities rather than constituting a formal solicitation or government commitment to purchase. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. The notice does not specify award values or budget ranges, as this is a preliminary market research phase designed to identify potential small business sources before any formal procurement action. The relatively short response window of one week suggests the agency intends to move quickly from market research to formal solicitation processes.