Q518--driver rehab - sources sought notice

This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research only. This is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of the current market capabilities in relation to NAICS code 621340 (size standard $7.5 million) or 624310 (size standard $11 million).

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VA Health Care Network Upstate New York (VISN 2) is conducting market research for Driver Rehabilitation Services within the following geographic areas:

Batavia, NY

Bath, NY

Buffalo. NY

Canandaigua, NY

Rochester, NY

Syracuse, NY

The contractor shall be able to provide a comprehensive program of driver training services to eligible, referred veterans. VISN 2 is looking for a contractor that can provide all of the following services in one (or all) of the geographic locations identified above:

Pre-Driving Testing/Evaluation

Adapted Driver Training

Adapted Equipment Evaluation

Vehicle Consultation and Selection

Vehicle Adaptation and Inspection

Pre-driving testing shall be performed by a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist and must include:

Visual acuity, depth-perception, color-vision, peripheral-vision, night acuity, and glare recovery (tests may be administered by use of visual screening tools)

Functional muscle testing

Basic perceptual test

Range of motion of all extremities

Coordination testing

Hearing (subjective)

Balance (static and dynamic)

Activity tolerance and susceptibility to fatigue

Spasticity

Bowel or bladder control

Reaction time, i.e., response time from accelerator to brake

Sensation and proprioception

Functional activities of daily living (ADL)

Educational training (classroom)

Adapted in-vehicle driver training would be carried out in various settings (quiet residential area with light traffic and no hills; downtown area, on hills, in traffic circles, and on congested roads, and freeway driving) and include:

Training in transferring to and from vehicle

Evaluating the need for assistive and prosthetic devices

Orienting the patient to vehicle controls and add-on adaptive equipment

Assisting the patient to assume proper body positioning and alignment (e.g., seat height, position of legs)

Teaching mirror references, including blind spot checks and tests

Noting passenger responsibilities (e.g., seat belts, lock doors)

Emphasizing pre-driving checks

Practicing ingress and egress of mobility aids

Preparing lesson plans and course routes for vehicle in motion training

Vehicle needs assessments would include:

Evaluate the need for assistive devices, equipment adaptations and vehicle modification.

Inspect vehicle after modification to ensure that equipment was properly installed, and the patient can operate the adaptations.

Assist the patient in the selection of an appropriate vehicle that best suits the needs of the patient.

Responses to this Sources Sought must include all of the following information:

Company name, address, contact person s name, phone number and email address

NAICS Code

DUNS number

Type of business (such as large business, 8(a), small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, etc.)

Company experience with these types of services

Responses to this market survey should be in writing and emailed to the attention of Cheryl Whitton, Contract Specialist at Cheryl.Whitton@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted.