Combines Synopsis Solicitation- Retrofit study par

The National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director, seeks retrofit work on two Chevrolet Traverse vehicles (2020 and 2019 models) with handicap-accessible transport chairs, with responses due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. This is a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services under FAR 12.603, not set-aside, not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, and will be awarded firm fixed-price to the responsible offeror offering best value.

Place of performance is NIH/NIA, 251 Bayview Boulevard, Suite 100, Baltimore, Maryland. The work requires removal of original bucket-style seats from the second row (driver and passenger sides) and installation of two electrically powered transport chairs per vehicle. Each chair must rotate, extend, move up and down when extended, and move forward and backward via remote control, with manual backup operation if electrical systems fail. Chairs must be upholstered in waterproof, easy-to-clean material matching black vehicle interiors, include bilateral armrests, and support at least 300 pounds. Completion and vehicle return are due within 30 calendar days of receipt.

NAICS code is 813319, Other Social Advocacy Organizations; small business size standard is Other Than Small Business. PSC is K023, Modification of Equipment—Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles. Offerors must provide unit and total pricing, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe and terms, F.O.B. point, product or catalog numbers, and descriptions. Evaluation factors are price, technical capability, past performance, and delivery schedule. All offerors must register in SAM with UEI, TIN, and business size certification. Responses submit to johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov; point of contact is John Johnson, Program Specialist, 667-312-5580.