Eye Exam Chairs Bakersfield CA

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for four Reliance 710 Full Power Exam & Minor Procedure Chairs (low configuration, Model CS0RL710L20) and installation services for the Bakersfield VA Clinic. The procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract under solicitation 36C24W26Q0136, with evaluation based on technical acceptability of the offered product against specified salient characteristics—including 600-pound lift capacity, 20-inch minimum ground-to-seat height, 330-degree swivel capability, programmable safety functions, and ETL/C-US certification—followed by comparative price analysis. Offerors must submit signed SF 1449 forms, authorized distributor letters if not the original equipment manufacturer, technical documentation demonstrating equivalency to the brand name requirement, and completed pricing schedules. All questions must be submitted by April 24, 2026, and quotes are due by April 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST via email to lisa.watkins@va.gov. The contract specialist is Lisa Watkins, and the contracting officer is Dr. Vinicky Ann Ervin, Ph.D.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 339115 (Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard. The equipment must be delivered and installed within 45 days after receipt of the purchase order, with a final deadline of August 1, 2026. All shipping costs and waste removal are included in the contract price, and payment will be made electronically via the VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System within 30 days of invoice receipt in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. The place of performance is Bakersfield, CA 93311. No incumbent contractor or specific award value is identified in the solicitation materials.