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339113 | Bariatric/Patient Chairs delivered to the Altoona VA Medical Center | Small Business Set-aside | Amendment 1   2

ID: 36C24426Q0173 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  90%
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Description

Posted: Dec. 30, 2025, 3:54 p.m. EST
Amendment 1 issued to answer initial questions related to the Brand Name or Equal requirement. Request for Quotes (RFQ) issued for bariatric and patient chairs delivered to the Altoona VA Medical Center as a small business set-aside. This is a brand name or equal requirement; essential features and specifications are listed in the Statement of Need portion of the solicitation. Review the attached solicitation document titled "S02 36C24426Q0173 Bariatric Chairs SB for additional information and quote submission instructions.
Posted: Dec. 29, 2025, 12:16 p.m. EST
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for bariatric and patient chairs to be delivered to the Altoona VA Medical Center. This contract is set aside for small businesses and aims to address the need for updated equipment that can safely accommodate bariatric patients, as the current chairs pose safety risks due to their limited weight capacity and mobility issues.

Work Details
The solicitation requires the delivery of five bariatric patient chairs with specific features as outlined in the Statement of Need. The details are as follows:

1. **Bariatric Patient Chair Type 1**
- Quantity: 3
- Features: Manual locking wheels, electric height adjustment, foldable and adjustable armrests, wipeable surface material suitable for hospital-grade cleaning, minimum weight limit of 600 lbs, XL seat size.
- Acceptable product: VELA Bariatric+ Patient Chair or equivalent.

2. **Bariatric Patient Chair Type 2**
- Quantity: 1
- Features: Manual locking wheels, electric height adjustment, foldable and adjustable armrests, wipeable surface material suitable for hospital-grade cleaning, minimum weight limit of 440 lbs.
- Acceptable product: VELA Bariatric Hospital Chair or equivalent.

3. **Patient Chair Type 3**
- Quantity: 1
- Features: Manual locking wheels, electric height adjustment, adjustable backrest height and angle, adjustable armrests, lockable rotation, wipeable surface material suitable for hospital-grade cleaning.
- Acceptable product: VELA Basic+ Ophthalmology Chair or equivalent.

Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to the Altoona VA Medical Center located at 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.

Overview

Response Deadline
Jan. 16, 2026, 3:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Dec. 29, 2025, 12:16 p.m. EST (updated: Dec. 30, 2025, 3:54 p.m. EST)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs Altoona VA Medical Center Altoona, PA 16602 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
800 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$20,000 - $80,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
79% of obligations for similar contracts within the Veterans Health Administration were awarded full & open.
On 12/29/25 VISN 4 issued Synopsis Solicitation 36C24426Q0173 for 339113 | Bariatric/Patient Chairs delivered to the Altoona VA Medical Center | Small Business Set-aside | Amendment 1 due 1/16/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 339113 (SBA Size Standard 800 Employees) and PSC 6530.
Primary Contact
Title
Contract Specialist
Name
Eric Christy   Profile
Phone
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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00244
Source Organization Code
100163848
Last Updated
Feb. 15, 2026
Last Updated By
eric.christy@va.gov
Archive Date
Feb. 15, 2026