6530--Surgical Stretcher Chair (Brand Name or Equal)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking to procure a Winco Transmotion TMM5 Plus-B Surgical Stretcher Chair or equivalent for the Tomah VA Medical Center. The solicitation (RFQ 36C25225Q0236) requires a hospital stretcher chair with specific technical specifications, including a 500 lb weight capacity, powered seat tilt control, handheld pendant control, dual foot pedal controls, and a seat width of at least 28 inches. The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, with strict requirements for new, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) items only. Quotes are due by 3:00 PM CDT on March 17, 2025, and the solicitation was originally issued on March 6, 2025, with an amendment extending the deadline on March 13, 2025. The contract will be administered by the Great Lakes Acquisition Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

While the initial solicitation indicated no specific set-aside, the amended document suggests the procurement is targeted for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The total quantity requested is one unit, with delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order to the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin. The procurement falls under NAICS category 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), with a size standard of 800 employees. The specific product being sought is classified under Product Service Code 6530 for Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies. The original OEM part number for the stretcher chair was updated from a discontinued model to T5-XFB, ensuring precise specification of the required medical equipment. No specific award value or budget range was explicitly stated in the solicitation documents.