6540--Ophthalmology Stretcher Procedure Chairs Black Hills VA HealthCare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is soliciting bids for the procurement of four Ophthalmic Stretcher Procedure Chairs (ESC2 model) with specified salient characteristics, including a 500-pound weight capacity, adjustable height range of 20-40 inches, concave contoured head pads in multiple sizes, 120V power capability, and an O2 tank holder. This is Amendment 0002 to the original solicitation, which was posted on February 13, 2026, and addresses vendor questions while updating the Statement of Work to clarify that new chair bases and mandatory qualified technician installation and assembly are required. The procurement includes associated accessories such as power cords, O2 tank holders, and multiple contoured head pad sets, along with a dedicated installation service line item. The solicitation uses NAICS code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and PSC code 6540 for Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The offer deadline has been extended to March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT, and evaluation criteria and specific question deadlines are not detailed in the available documentation.

The procurement carries no set-aside designation and involves delivery and installation at Building 46 Warehouse at VA Black Hills Health Care System in Fort Meade, South Dakota, with Monday through Friday delivery acceptance between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The contract performance period runs from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, providing a three-month window for performance. Delivery must be coordinated with VA Logistics personnel, and installation must be performed by a qualified technician as a mandatory requirement rather than an optional service. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available solicitation documents, and no incumbent contractor information is provided. The solicitation number is 36C26326Q0307, and inquiries should be directed to the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23 in Coralville, Iowa.