6530--339113 | Bariatric/Patient Chairs delivered to the Altoona VA Medical Center | Small Business Set-aside | Amendment 1

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for bariatric and patient chairs to be delivered to the Altoona VA Medical Center. The solicitation (Number 36C24426Q0173) requires vendors to supply five specific chair units: three Bariatric Patient Chair Type 1 models with a 600-pound minimum weight capacity, one Bariatric Patient Chair Type 2 with a 440-pound minimum weight capacity, and one Patient Chair Type 3, all featuring manual locking wheels, electric height adjustment, and wipeable surfaces. The procurement follows a brand name or equal requirement, allowing offerors to propose their own manufacturer models provided they are supported by technical literature demonstrating compliance with specified salient characteristics. Evaluation will be conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, whereby quotes will first be assessed for technical compliance and subsequently evaluated based on price. The deadline for vendor questions is January 8, 2026, with quotes due by January 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, submitted via email to Contract Specialist Eric Christy at Eric.Christy@va.gov.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS Code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees. No incumbent contractor or current contract holder has been identified in the solicitation documents. The specific award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the available procurement materials. The requirement encompasses five medical chairs with various weight capacities and specialized features to meet the clinical needs of the Altoona facility. Performance and delivery are required at the James E. Van Zandt Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania, located at 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602. Amendment 1 to this solicitation was issued on December 30, 2025, to address vendor questions regarding the brand name or equal requirement and clarify that offerors should propose manufacturer models supported by appropriate technical documentation.