Brand Name or Equal Tilting Wheelchairs like the Ormesa Juditta Requested for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System NAICS Code: 339113 Notice Type: Sources Sought This is a Request for Information (RFI) only; it is not a request for quotations or offers. 52.215-3 -- Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although proposal and offeror are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: conducting market research to identify potential sources for a potential procurement of Brand Name or Equal Tilting requested for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This is a Brand Name or Equal request from authorized dealers only. See Attached DRAFT Statement of Work This is a request for information and sources only, which may or may not lead to a future solicitation. This is not a request for proposal (RFP). The VA will not pay for any information received resulting from this sources sought notice. Information should be forwarded to the Contract Specialist. Any questions should be addressed to the Contract Specialist, in writing, at the email address provided. Because this is a request for information only, answers to questions will not be posted. If your organization has the capability to provide these items and is interested in this opportunity, please respond to Jody M. Peterson, Contracting Specialist, Network 23 Contracting Office (NCO23), 4801 Veterans Drive, Saint Cloud, MN or via e-mail at
contact@example.gov. Please address the following in your responses: Point of contact, DUNS Number, complete mailing address, telephone number, and email address. Product literature on items that are offered to meet the requirements of the DRAFT specifications (see attachment). Socioeconomic status. The deadline for this information is 11:00 AM Central Time on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. 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. In accordance with 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. GREY MARKET ITEMS: The Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that the OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. The vendor shall provide new items ONLY; no remanufactured or "grey market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The offeror shall provide evidence of its authority to distribute the proposed equipment/system at the time of submission of its quote/offer. Please note that such evidence is subject to verification by the Contracting Officer at his/her discretion. Wheelchair Procurement Project Title Tilting Wheelchair Procurement Procurement Type Brand Name or Equal Background The Minneapolis VAHCS utilizes various systems and equipment to provide care to veterans. Extended Care and Rehabilitation is looking to procure tilting wheelchairs to assist veterans in their mobility. Scope The Minneapolis VAHCS is looking to procure two (2) tilting wheelchairs and associated parts to be utilized in the 4J Polytrauma Rehab Unit. Product Requirements Contractor shall provide the following part numbers: Part Number Description Quantity Wheelchair 1 B60-18 Ormesa Juditta Shair 18 Tilt in Space 1 824 Retractable Tray 1 100497 Wipeable Upholstery 1 G834 Abduction Block 1 G933 IV Pole 1 G828 Abdominal belt 1 G896 Tray Cover 1 914 Locking Mechanism 1 G892-45 Footplate cover 1 Wheelchair 2 JUDIB60-20 Ormesa Juditta Chair 20 1 824 Reclineable Tray 1 G896 Tray Cover 1 914 Locking Mechanism 1 Contractor shall provide wheelchairs that has the minimum requirements described below: Chair #1 18 tilt 8 front wheels 22 rear wheels Reclineable tray Abduction block IV Pole Abdominal belt Tray cover Single footplate locking mechanism Footplate cover Chair must have wipeable upholstery Chair #2 20 tilt 22 rear wheels Reclineable tray Tray cover Single footplate locking mechanism Chair must have wipeable upholstery All wheelchairs shall have adjustable backrest by levers with a safety pin All wheelchairs shall have a push handle adjustable in tilt and height All wheelchairs shall have removable leg rests that are adjustable in tilt All wheelchairs shall have adjustable foot rests in height and flexion-extension All wheelchairs shall have drum brakes operated by a single pedal All wheelchairs shall have a seat adjustable in depth Wheelchairs shall be utilized for patients specifically for the Emerging Consciousness program All wheelchairs must fully support tilt and recline All wheelchairs must allow patients to progress to standing as they regain their consciousness Delivery The selected vendor shall deliver the equipment to the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The address is One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 Place of Performance The selected vendor shall provide the equipment to the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The address is One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417
