6540--Ophthalmology Patients Chairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is procuring four Vela 'Move+' Ophthalmology Patient Chairs and four 200mm actuators for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lyons, New Jersey. This brand name or equal solicitation addresses critical patient safety concerns in the optometry department, where existing chairs pose significant risks due to unstable designs, faulty wheels, inadequate locking mechanisms, and potential patient sliding hazards. The procurement requires chairs with electric height adjustment, lockable bases, smooth-running wheels, push bars for patient transfer, stable armrests, and a maximum weight capacity of 350 pounds, with specific dimensions including an 18" x 19" seat and seat height range of 17-26 inches. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis using firm-fixed-price terms. The original deadline was July 18, 2025 at 5 PM EDT, but an amendment extended the due date to July 25, 2025 at 12 PM noon.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6540 for Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed. The solicitation requires delivery and pre-test installation within 45 days of contract award, with the specific manufacturer part number listed as VELA_7082310005 for the primary chair model. Performance will occur at the VAMC NJ Lyons Campus, Building 3, located at 151 Knollcroft Road in Lyons, New Jersey. Vendors must complete the Price/Cost Schedule, provide lead times, and submit comprehensive quote packages as part of their response requirements.