Modification of vehicle for patient driving training for individuals with ambulatory challenges.

Please note that this is not a request for quotes or proposals; the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. A SOLICITATION IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. The Government may or may not issue solicitation documents.



The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 3), James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx New York, Network Acquisitions and Logistics program is currently seeking firms with the ability to convert a standard 2010 Chevrolet Impala with a dual hand controller system for the purpose of driver training and evaluation for patients. This vehicle will be designed to evaluate for necessary high tech and low tech adapted driver systems to train individuals to operate a vehicle who are affected by various functional disabilities such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis etc. The vehicle must be capable of accommodating disabled persons whom cannot perform transfers. Therefore, patients must be taught to drive and or evaluate from the wheelchair position. This vehicle (Training / Evaluation car) when completed, must include and incorporate the following requirements/needs: This vehicle requires dual hand controls, steering wheel mounted controls, wheel chair capability (driver). Instructor safety mirror(s); instructor dual braking system to name a few.

Applicable NAICS Code is 441229, All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers, with a Small Business size standard of $7.0 million.

Firms desiring consideration shall email the following information directly to the Contracting Officer referencing the following in the subject field, "VA-243-10-RQ-0516 The firm will be responsible for providing all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies and equipment, and shall plan, schedule, coordinate and assure effective performance of maintaining and operating the modification of this vehicle. This vehicle must meet the specifications for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx, New York 10468. Applicants must have at least FIVE YEAR OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE. Preferred if the applicant had provided same or similar services to other VA Medical Center throughout the United States. The applicant must also provide REFERENCES; for providing same or similar products. Please provide the following information:

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer's E-mail: lisa.john@va.gov and received no later than 2:00 PM local time on August 20, 2010.

This is a market survey for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement.