6515--Supine Stress Echo Bike

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking market research for a Supine Stress Echo Bike to be used at the VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System in Prescott, AZ. The specific equipment of interest is a Medical Positioning, Inc. (MPI) Stress EchoBed (Model 1736) with specific technical requirements including electrically adjustable height (24"-34"), Trendelenburg/reverse Trendelenburg capability (15 degrees), lateral tilt (40 degrees), and a 500-pound patient weight capacity. Potential vendors are required to submit a capabilities statement addressing draft salient characteristics, indicate their business size status, confirm compliance with subcontracting limitations, and provide their SAM.gov Unique Entity ID. The Request for Information (RFI) seeks detailed responses focusing on vendor capabilities, FDA clearance, delivery lead times, and pricing information. Responses are due by May 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, with the primary objective of conducting comprehensive market research for future acquisition planning.

The procurement is not designated for any specific set-aside, though there is a preference for small businesses under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing). No specific incumbent contractors or precise award values were disclosed in the documentation. The contract falls under Product Service Code 6515 for medical and surgical instruments, with potential compatibility requirements for complementary items like a table insert and storage cart. While exact quantity specifications were not detailed, the RFI suggests the VA is seeking a single high-capacity medical positioning system for diagnostic imaging purposes. The solicitation indicates potential flexibility in vendor selection, with responses being used solely for market research and potential future procurement activities. The contracting office is located in Long Beach, CA, with Bridgett Sharma serving as the Contract Specialist, available for potential vendor inquiries at Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov.