65--Power Wheel Chair

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. In preparation for a future procurement, the Arkansas VA Medical Center in North Little Rock,AR is performing market research to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (service disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, hub zone, 8(a), small disadvantage business, woman-owned, small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 811219 that can offer the services listed below: STATEMENT OF WORK Transaction Number: 598-17-2-784-0214 1. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION: ENTRY # MANUFACTURER MODEL SERIAL # LOCATION 10 Stryker TC Prime Transport Chair 2. SERVICE/ EQUIPMENT The Arkansas VA Medical Center, in North Little Rock, AR is seeking a contractor to furnish 10 Power Transport Chair that will meet the following functions: Big wheel maneuverability makes steering and cornering easy Stand Assist Armrests fold back easily for better patient access Back Push handles accommodate virtually any height of caregiver Flip up footrests, with optional swing sway functionality maximizes patient access One-touch central brake reduces bending and enhances efficiency Anti-tip wheels are standard feature on frame Seamless components and power-washable for easy cleaning Functional components are movable but not removable to reduce lost or stolen parts Upright O2 tank holder minimizes bending and reaching 1" thick IV pole is chrome-plated and with enclosed hooks for safety 500 lb capacity Rigid, nest able frame to prevent theft while preserving space Interested companies should submit an electronic statement/attachment outlining their company's capability and capacity to provide the services requested. Also, firms should provide their business size status in accordance with the small business administration website (www.sba.gov) for the above referenced NAICS code they fall within (i.e. small businesses, 8(a) firms, HUB Zones, small disabled veteran owned businesses, etc.) This Sources sought is for informational purposes only and all businesses able to provide this equipment are encouraged to submit information regardless of Business size. Please send responses to: contact@example.gov No Later than Thursday April 20, 2017 by 1:00pm Eastern Standard Time. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to any future solicitation announcements.