6530--600 | evacuation equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for evacuation equipment to support the Tibor Rucker VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks contractors capable of providing specialized medical evacuation equipment for a new Community Living Center Building 200, specifically targeting suppliers who can meet Safe Patient Handling and Safety & Emergency Management specifications. Interested contractors must submit comprehensive company information including DUNS numbers, CAGE codes, contact details, GSA contract numbers, and socioeconomic status certifications. The equipment procurement is intended to support uniform evacuation training protocols and emergency preparedness at the medical facility. All responses must be submitted to Contracting Specialist Erica Perry-Johnson at erica.perry-johnson@va.gov by July 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. This market research initiative will inform the VA's acquisition strategy for the subsequent formal solicitation process.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to qualified small business contractors. The procurement involves 10 units each of four distinct product categories: evacuation chairs (Product #6254000000), aggressive track systems (6254070000), evacuation cabinets (6254002000), and oxygen bottle holders (6250140000). The RFI specifically notes that installation of storage cabinets will be excluded from the procurement scope, suggesting the VA will handle installation internally or through separate arrangements. Contractors must be authorized vendors for the specified evacuation equipment and demonstrate capability to supply the required quantities within the healthcare facility's operational requirements. The equipment falls under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6530 for Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies. No specific contract values or timeline for delivery have been disclosed in this preliminary market research phase.