Bariatric Shower Chairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the procurement of bariatric shower chairs and related equipment for the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System. The solicitation seeks 48 standard shower chairs with soft seats (275-350 lb weight capacity), 10 bariatric shower chairs (600-700 lb weight capacity), 6 reclining shower chairs (275-375 lb weight capacity), and 54 sets of 5-inch locking casters. All equipment must feature vinyl seats, removable commode pans, and be suitable for shower, transfer, and toileting use, meeting or exceeding specified salient characteristics. The VA will evaluate proposals using a best value selection methodology, considering technical capability, pricing reasonableness, and past performance as assessed through CPARS, with neutral ratings assigned to offerors lacking CPARS data. Interested contractors must submit technical capabilities, pricing information, and a completed Buy America Act Clause Certificate by January 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Standard Time.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The contract requires domestic end products in compliance with the Buy America Act, and all equipment must be delivered to the Jack C. Montgomery VAMC in Muskogee, Oklahoma by February 2026, with delivery permitted only between 0800-1500 hours on business days. The delivery timeline stipulates 60 days after receipt of order from the contracting officer, with net 30 payment terms upon acceptance. Contractors must provide equipment that meets manufacturer industry warranty standards, with warranty coverage beginning on the delivery date. The specific contract number is 36C24W26Q0020, and no incumbent contractor information or estimated award value has been disclosed in the available solicitation documents.