6530--Bariatric Wheelchairs - Tulsa VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotations for bariatric wheelchairs and related equipment for the new James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma through RFQ 36C24W25Q0205. The procurement includes 24 standard patient transport wheelchairs, 1 freestanding docking station, 8 wall-mounted mini docking stations, and 6 MRI wheelchairs, all manufactured by Staxi with specific technical requirements including 500-800 lb capacity, steel or aluminum frames, and detailed specifications for dimensions and components. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS code 339113, submit a Buy American Certificate, provide two references from current or prior contracts, and include a manufacturer authorization letter. The contract will be awarded based on a comparative evaluation of technical capability, past performance, and price, with the first two factors being significantly more important than price. Quotations must be submitted via email by June 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM CST to the Regional Procurement Office West in McClellan Park, California.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a small business standard of 800 employees. The solicitation specifically requires Staxi-manufactured equipment, indicating a brand-name specification rather than an open competition among manufacturers. Delivery is required between September 5 and October 1, 2025, with the manufacturer's warranty beginning on the first patient day of January 20, 2026. The equipment will be delivered to the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center located at 8921 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133. The solicitation does not specify a contract value or budget range, but encompasses specialized medical equipment including standard blue wheelchairs and teal-colored MRI-compatible wheelchairs with precise technical specifications for hospital use.