6530--Evacuation Stair Chairs

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Evacuation Stair Chairs

Salt Lake City (VAMC), Utah

BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK

(This is for information Only)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This Sources Sought is for market research purposes only (to determine the socioeconomic status of interested companies). No award will be made off this posting.

Evacuation Stair Chair Salient Characteristics

Two-piece molded ABS seat

Height 37.5

Width 20.5 in.

Depth 28 in.

Folded Depth 8 in.

Weight 32.8 lb

Maximum Load 500 lbs

Positive action locking mechanism

Lightweight, rugged aluminum construction

Molded hand grips

Molded Hand Grips

Locking rear lift handles

Extendable foot end lift handles

The product will be delivered to the following location:

Salt Lake City VAMC

500 Foothill Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 84148

Please communicate via e-mail to Charles.Morton@va.gov by 10:00 MST on July 31, 2025, as to your company s ability to perform service per this brief Scope of Work.

If interested, please provide the following:

Provide company s capability statement describing ability to provide equipment that meets or conforms to the salient characteristics listed above *include specification or brochure documents for confirmation of equivalent products*

Company s business size in relation to NAICS 339113 and socio-economic category (SDVOSB/VOSB/WOSB/Large Business):

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FSS/GSA contract # (if applicable):

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