7810--Adaptive Sport Bikes

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of supplying three types of customizable adaptive bikes for the VAMC Manchester in New Hampshire, including recumbent bikes, recumbent trikes, and hand cycles. These adaptive bikes will support the Recreation Therapy Department and Sensory & Physical Rehabilitation Service for both inpatient and outpatient programs serving Veterans with varying mobility and healthcare needs. Key requirements include three-wheel configurations with anti-tip mechanisms, integrated power assist systems supporting up to 330 pounds, one-hand steering and adaptive controls, recumbent or semi-recumbent seating with postural support, safe transfer accessibility, therapeutic adaptation with height adjustments ranging from 4'11" to 6'2" for trikes, customizable and modular components, and durable, corrosion-resistant materials suitable for long-term use. Respondents must provide company information, SAM registration and UEI, socio-economic status documentation, service area details, and proof of capability including hospital installation experience, training provisions, and current customer contacts. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by April 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, and should be submitted to Contract Specialist Sherrye Harris at sherrye.harris@va.gov at the contracting office in Brockton, Massachusetts.

This pre-solicitation opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, requiring that only small businesses submit responses. The notice does not identify any current contractors or incumbents, as this is market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation to award a contract. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the Sources Sought Notice. The bikes will be equivalent to specific models including the Maddiline Crosswind XE, E-Azteca Fat Tire Electric Recumbent Trike, and Gekko FX-20 Recumbent Trike, though the VA may consider alternative manufacturers that meet the stated technical specifications. Interested vendors, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SD/VOSB) firms, should ensure their SAM registration is current and that they are registered in the VA VetBiz database if applicable to their socio-economic status.