Bariatric Shower Chairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System is seeking a contractor to supply specialized medical equipment consisting of shower chairs and related components for the new Tulsa VA Medical Center. The procurement includes 48 standard shower chairs with soft seats and dual usage capabilities, 10 bariatric shower chairs with enhanced weight capacity, and 6 reclining shower commode chairs, along with associated locking casters. All equipment must meet or exceed specific physical, functional, and performance standards, including precise weight capacities ranging from 275 to 700 pounds and defined seat dimensions. The equipment specifications reference MJM International brand products or equivalent alternatives, with colors to be selected following contract award. This is a pre-solicitation notice issued for market research purposes rather than a formal solicitation; interested vendors must submit a detailed capabilities statement to Mika Gant by November 13, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. EST, with the response subject line specifying "Sources Sought, 36C24W26Q0009, Bariatric Shower Chairs/[company name]."

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees. No incumbent contractor or current award holder is identified in the available documentation. The total quantity includes 48 standard chairs, 10 bariatric chairs, 6 reclining chairs, and 54 sets of 5-inch locking casters, with all equipment required for delivery to the Jack C. Montgomery VAMC in Muskogee, Oklahoma by March 2026. Deliveries are restricted to 0800-1500 hours and prohibited on specified federal holidays. The warranty requirements include standard manufacturer industry warranty terms beginning on the delivery date, with no extended warranty options available. While no specific award value is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the complete specification of equipment and delivery requirements indicates a moderate-value procurement supporting the facility's renovation and operational readiness.