6530--Medical Recliners

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is conducting a sources sought notice for medical recliners to be delivered to the Coatesville VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. The procurement seeks four standard medical recliners and one bariatric medical recliner, specifically requesting Arjo Sorrento Chair - Motorized 20" (PN1484) or an equivalent product. Required specifications include a minimum 300-pound safe working load, power tilt capabilities, pressure management materials, footplate, and sealed electrical components, with the bariatric recliner requiring additional features like power back and leg rest elevation and a minimum 26.75" seat width. Interested vendors must submit responses by January 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern, addressing detailed questions about their business status, product specifications, manufacturing location, and available contract vehicles. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 339113 with an 800-employee size standard, and responses will be used exclusively for market research purposes.

This sources sought notice is not set aside for any specific business category and does not constitute an official solicitation. No incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and no specific award value or budget range is currently disclosed. The procurement targets medical furniture with precise technical requirements, focusing on medical recliners that meet specific functionality and durability standards. The VA's market research approach allows potential suppliers to provide comprehensive information about their capabilities and product offerings. While the exact timeline for the full solicitation is not specified, the current notice represents an initial step in the procurement process, enabling the VA to gather market intelligence and assess potential supply sources for the required medical recliners.