6515--Exam Chairs CBOC new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC in Elko Nevada.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 19 has issued a sources sought notice (Solicitation No. 36C25926Q0199) seeking information from qualified small business vendors for the procurement of six Midmark 626 exam tables or equivalent for a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Elko, Nevada. This acquisition is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 339113 and will follow Buy American Act requirements, mandating that the exam chairs be manufactured domestically with at least 55% U.S. content. The chairs must meet stringent medical equipment standards, including ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 and Canadian CSA standards, and have specific features such as Active Sensing Technology, hand and foot controls, heated drawers, tamper-resistant hospital-grade electrical receptacles, and a 650-pound weight capacity. Delivery is required between February 1 and April 15, 2026, with final acceptance occurring at the Elko CBOC site. This is a market research effort, not a solicitation or contract award, intended to gather vendor capabilities, product details, and compliance information related to small business regulations, domestic manufacturing status, and subcontracting limitations. The notice emphasizes adherence to VA-specific small business set-aside provisions, including those for certified veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, as well as compliance with FAR and VAAR clauses focused on domestic content and socioeconomic reporting. Responses are due by January 30, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the contracting officer. Although no pricing or contract award criteria are established at this stage, the eventual procurement will likely be a firm-fixed-price contract under FAR Part 12.6 with a low price technically acceptable evaluation approach. Vendors are encouraged to provide concise capability statements, product specifications, and certifications demonstrating compliance with the stated requirements and the Buy American Act.