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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT

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. 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.

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 Part 15.201(e).

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS: 339112. 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 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following:

Statement Of Requirements
Purpose: Evansville Healthcare Center has a requirement for brand name only Transport P8005 Stretchers . We have 12 stretchers throughout the building that are end of life and are needing replaced.
Scope of Work:
The Evansville Healthcare Center needs to replace our stretchers that are at end of life. New stretcher requirements:
Transport Stretcher Model #P8005
700 lb. Weight Capacity
26 Deck Width at a minimum
3/4 Standard IV Pole Sockets
IV Pole at head
Push Handle Head End Grey
Six Transport Strap Locations
Pneumatic Head Locations
8 Tente Carpet Casters
Conductive Caster
5th Wheel Steering
Brake Pedals on all 4 sides
Full Perimeter Bumpering
3 thick mattress at a minimum Meets CAL129 Firecode- Mattress color CANNOT be red.
Hydraulic Pedals on both sides
Head End Siderail Gap
Storage Area
The vendor as part of the quote will provide the following to ensure the configuration of the systems and will ensure full functionality.

Warranty- 3 years parts, 2 years mattress and 1 year service
Delivery
Operation manual
Service manual
Location of Work: Evansville Healthcare Center Warehouse
6211 E. Waterford Blvd, Evanasville, IN 47715

Period of Performance: NA
Deliverables Schedule: As soon as possible
Applicable Standards: NA
Acceptance Criteria: Will be inspected upon arrival.
Miscellaneous: NA
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 brand name.

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:

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.)?

Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?

Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

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?

Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number.

Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW.

Please provide your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Al Cheeks, Albert.CheeksJr@va.gov. With the subject line of email: Transport Stretchers, 36C25523Q0441. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday, May 19, 2023 at 1200pm CST. 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 source sought. Responses to this source sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation

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