Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 6 of 6 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 6 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334510 (size standard 1,250). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide Powered and Manual Evacuation Chairs that meets the following salient characteristics and specifications for the VA Prescott Healthcare System. **Manufacture is Stryker** Item # Description/Part Number* Qty 1 6254000000 Evacuation Chair PCE 4 2 6254109001 EVAC Chair OP/MAINT Manual  4 3 6253001167 In Service Video (DVD)  4 4 6254026000 Evac Standard Components 4 5 6250031000 Locking Rear Lift Handles  4 6 6254029000 Foot Rest Option  4 7 6254070000 Aggressive Track  4 8 6254050000 Wall Bracket  4 9 6254055000 Chair Cover  4 10 62570000000 6257 XPEDITION POWERED CHAIR 1 11 625700000001 OPTION, COMMON COMPONENTS  1 12 625709990001 OPTION, UPPER CARRY HANDLES  1 13 625709990003 OPTION, STANDARD LOWER CARRY HANDLE 1 14 625709990005 OPTION, SMOOTH TRACKS  1 15 625709990007 OPTION, FOOTREST  1 16 625700100600 FULL ASSEMBLY, PCS 1 17 650700080301 ASSEMBLY, BATTERY  1 18 65070700450301 ASSEMBLY, BATTERY CHARGER  1 19 650700450031 ASSY, BATTERY CHRGR MOUNT PLATE  1 20 650700450102 ASSEMBLY, POWER CHORD, NORTH AM  1 21 325700300100 ASSEMBLY, PACKAGING, OPTION  1 22 325700300016 NO ACCESSORY SLEEVE  1 23 625700300017 PACKAGING, SLEEVE, TWO BATTERIES 1 24 625709990024 OPS MANUAL, 1 PER ORDER  1 Salient Characteristics: Delivery and setup of 5 evacuation chairs with stair tread system for easily controlled stair descent. There will be four (4) manual chairs and one (1) powered chair. The chairs must have a compact storage size, come with footrests, wall mount (as applicable) and covers, dual wheel locks, passenger restraints, a positive action locking mechanism and 1 must be motorized for transport up a flight of stairs. Salient Characteristics Required For Manual Evac Chair: Feature Characteristic: High visibility powder-coated green frame Color-coded controls Extendable foot end lift handles Locking rear lift handles Molded hand grips Lightweight, rugged aluminum construction Oversized rear wheels with sealed bearings Folds to compact storage size Positive action locking mechanism Power washable Grease-free maintenance Use Characteristic Innovative Stair-TREAD system Extendable upper control handle 4-inch (10cm) front caster wheels Technical Specs: Intended for evacuation in case of emergency. Able to hold 500 pounds going downstairs and be lifted upstairs (with lighter patients) if necessary. Tracks able to descend stairs and resist acceleration while under full capacity. Features handles behind patient and extendable handles at patient s feet to allow 2 or more people to help with evacuation. Chair has safety straps to hold patient on chair. Keeps patients in safe, comfortable sitting position when rolling on a flat floor or when descending stairs. Chair height similar to or slightly lower than wheelchair height to allow easy self-transfer from a wheelchair. Chair has cover and ability to hang on wall for storage Salient Characteristics Required for Powered Evac Chair: Feature Characteristic: Red activation points Fold-out footrest Ankle restraints Removable patient containment restraint system Head and foot end lights Speed selection Direction selection Drive activation buttons Lithium-ion battery Battery life indicator Power washable Same folded footprint as Stryker s Stair-PRO® stair chair (Model 625 Powered Track System Extendable Foot end Handles and Upper Grab Bar The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? (4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). (5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (6) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (7) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? (8) Please provide general pricing of your products/solution for market research purposes. (9) Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? (10) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (11) Please provide your SAM Identification Number. (12) Please provide a list of detail requirements and drawings. *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Carlo.manuel@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Monday, August 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM PST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
