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Eye Exam Ancillary & Bariatric Patient Chairs, QTY10 EA

ID: 36C26025Q0435 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 5 of 5 Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 5 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide Eye Exam Ancillary Patient Care Chairs to American Lake VA Medical Center, Tacoma, WA. Proposed NAICS Code 337127 is applicable to determine business size standard. Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information to Melita Bernardo at melita.bernardo@va.gov. 1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and SAM UEI. 2) Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program and the anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify) 3) Does your firm have an established contract vehicle with the government (FSS, GSA, ect.) for this type of furniture and supplies? If so, please provide the contract number (FSS, GSA, ect). 4.) Is your firm a manufacturer of Ancillary and Bariatric Chairs? 5.) If your firm is not a manufacturer, what brand of manufacturers and models of chairs are you an authorized distributor for? 6.) What warranty terms (length, coverage, provider) is included with any chairs sold and distributed by your firm? 7.) What is your firm s estimated delivery time/ETA for these types of chairs? 8.) Can you firm verify the country of origin and manufacture for all products offered, in accordance with the Buy American Act? 9.) Please provide a brief capabilities statement (not to exceed 5 pages) detailing any information on your firm s ability to procure or manufacture these types of commodities, as well as any product information. DRAFT SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: SKU # ITEM & DESCRIPTION VELA_7006310005 VELA Tango Move+ Ophthalmology Chair, 6 each VELA_5107 VELA Bariatric+ Patient Chair 660lb limit, 4 each Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated product are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Melita Bernardo at melita.bernardo@va.gov no later than 22 April 2025 by 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing Eye Exam Ancillary Patient Care Chairs to the American Lake VA Medical Center in Tacoma, WA.

This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information on the availability and capability of qualified contractors to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition method.

Work Details
The contract requires the provision of Eye Exam Ancillary and Bariatric Patient Chairs, specifically:
- VELA Tango Move+ Ophthalmology Chair, 6 each (SKU: VELA_7006310005)
- VELA Bariatric+ Patient Chair with a 660lb limit, 4 each (SKU: VELA_5107)

Total quantity required is 10 chairs. Contractors must provide details on their ability to manufacture or procure these products, including warranty terms, delivery times, and compliance with the Buy American Act.

Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs, Puget Sound VA Medical Center, American Lake Campus, 9600 Veterans Drive SE, Tacoma WA 98493.

Overview

Response Deadline
April 22, 2025, 6:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 8, 2025, 6:03 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound VA Medical Center Tacoma 98493
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
500 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
$7,195 (value based on agency estimated range)
Odds of Award
20%
Signs of Shaping
67% of similar contracts within the Veterans Health Administration had a set-aside.
On 4/8/25 VISN 20: Northwest Network issued Sources Sought 36C26025Q0435 for Eye Exam Ancillary & Bariatric Patient Chairs, QTY10 EA due 4/22/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 337127 and PSC 7195.
Primary Contact
Title
Contract Specialist
Name
Melita Bernardo   Profile
Phone
(253) 888-4902

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00260
Source Organization Code
100186526
Last Updated
April 8, 2025
Last Updated By
Melita.Bernardo@va.gov
Archive Date
June 21, 2025