6515--626-003 Midmark Barrier-Free Exam Table The Is Not a Request for Quote

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for information and planning purposes only at this time; and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Because this is a Request for Information announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No solicitation exists. Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 4 Network Contracting Office (NCO 4), Wilmington is seeking information and potential qualified sources capable of meeting the following minimum requirements and salient characteristics below for the 626 Midmark Barrier-Free Exam Table. Draft of Statement of Need 1.Contract Title Midmark 626 Barrier Free Exam Chair 2.Background. With the new Primary Care PACT, one (1) exam table is needed to fill the new exam room (1232) in Wilmington- Primary Care. The Teams has a tentative start date of January 1, 2023; with an equipment delivery date of January 09, 2023 on all items. 3. Salient Characteristics Patient Weight Capacity: 650 lb (295 kg). Height: Uncompressed: 15.5"Low/37" High; (39 cm/94 cm). Compressed: 14.6" Low (36 cm). Premium Upholstery Dimensions (top): 28" W x 60" L; (71 cm/152 cm). Length with Footrest Extended: 76" (193 cm). Pelvic Tilt: 5 1/5°. Heated Drawer (24.6 Watt). Heated Drawer Temperature: 92°F to 112°F at 115 VAC input voltage, 70°F ambient. Paper Roll Holder: Holds 24" x 3.56" dia. paper roll (61 cm x 9 cm). Electrical Receptacle: Electrical Draw: 4 A Hospital-grade, electrical receptacles on left and right Sides. Table Weight: 435 lb (197 kg) Shipping Weight: 485 lb (220 kg) One (1): 626 Midmark Barrier-Free Exam Table w/Scale, Recessed Rollers, Drawer Heater, Pelvic Tilt & Electrical Receptacle-Base Only. One (1): Upholstery Top - 626 28" Premium Specify Color BLACK One (1): Patient Support Rails Plus, Field Installed Included: Midmark Delivery Service - On-Site Delivery and Setup of all equipment as specified 4. Performance Monitoring. None 5. Security Requirements. No special security requirements are anticipated. 6. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI). None is anticipated 7. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations. a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work. No follow-on work is anticipated. b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI). No COI is anticipated. c. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements. N/A d. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions. Equipment to be shipped 30 days within receipt of order. e. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria. Equipment will be inspected upon receipt and if no damages are incurred during shipping equipment will be accepted. 9. Risk Control none identified 10. Place of Performance. equipment to be shipped directly to: WILMINGTON-VAMC PC-BLDG #1, RM-1232 1601 KIRKWOOD HWY WILMINGTON,DE 19805 Please answer 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.)? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? 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). 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