65--Tilt-in-Space Therapeutic Seating Device Cincy VAMC

Tilt-in-Space Therapeutic Motorized Seating for Cincinnati VAMC This is a Sources Sought (SS) Notice only, not a solicitation announcement and should not be considered as such. There is not a solicitation available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this SS, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This SS does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Any information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Vendor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government. The purpose of this SS is to conduct Market Research to determine an acquisition strategy for a one-time firm fixed-priced purchase order to purchase a retinal operating viewing system. The Community Living Center (CLC) located at the Cincinnati VAMC intends to procure five (5) tilt-in-Space Therapeutic Motorized Seating Devices. The CLC provides care for veterans with a multitude of impairments, all of which have varying degrees of severity. Consequently, each veteran has unique seating needs. The CLC is responsible for providing veterans adequate, safe, and functional seating to facilitate the highest possible quality of life The proposed solution to this requirement shall be adjustable to accommodate different body habitus, provide positioning options to optimize function and mobility, and meet requirements for infection control of reusable durable medical equipment. An acceptable solution includes the following items and supporting equipment manufactured by Seating Matters: One (1) Bariatric Sorrento Fully Motorized Chair One (1) Sorrento Manual Chair One (1) Phoenix Partially Motorized Chair One (1) Phoenix Manual Chair One (1) Sorrento Partially Motorized Chair The Seating Matters seating products and referenced parts have been identified as a possible solution that may satisfy this requirement; however, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, is conducting market research to determine if there are other solutions equal to the referenced, responsible sources available to satisfy this requirement, identify the business size of available sources, and to determine if there are a sufficient number of Small Business concerns capable and authorized to satisfy this requirement , and to warrant a set-aside. The proposed solicitation is to furnish all materials, labor, equipment and transportation required to provide supplies to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Cincinnati VA Medical Center. Contractor shall also comply with any other federal, state, and local laws applicable to the industry. Potential sources must demonstrate experience and knowledge of required services and capability to provide such services. Potential sources should submit: business name and address; point of contact; business size, and any applicable business socio-economic category; capability statement; provide information for recent and relevant projects similar in nature; DUNS number; contract number if applicable; and brochure of equipment. The NAICS code for this procurement is 339113 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to Ronetta Sweeney at contact@example.gov. Enter RFQ No. 36C25019Q0307/ Tilt-in-Space Therapeutic Motorized Seating for Cincinnati VAMC in the email subject line. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 11:30 a.m. EST, Monday, January 28, 2019. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. THE VA IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS OF ANY KIND. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside or sole source award, or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government.