6515--Exam Tables

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 22, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled 6515—Exam Tables with solicitation number 36C26226Q0865 to gather market data on specialized examination tables for use at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. This RFI is explicitly not a solicitation and cannot form the basis of a binding contract; responses are requested solely for planning and market research purposes. The government is seeking detailed information on equipment meeting strict technical specifications, including a 0–700 pound weight capacity, up to 3 feet of height adjustment, a 17-inch low transfer height with easy glide mobility, and integrated storage of 5–6 cubic feet. The tables must include ADA-compliant assist handles, two-sided accessibility, patient stability features, and caregiver-friendly spaces for medical devices. Specific requirements for female patients include tiltable seating for pelvic access and a drawer warmer. Adjustable stirrups are required, and all products must be FDA-cleared if applicable and compliant with the Buy American Act, with vendors expected to declare country of origin if compliance is uncertain. Respondents must provide their SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, confirm their business size classification under NAICS code 339112 (1,000 employee size standard), and identify whether they are a manufacturer, authorized distributor, or reseller. Small businesses must address compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule and limitations on subcontracting under 13 CFR § 125.6, and indicate whether products are commercial off-the-shelf items as defined in FAR Part 2.101. The RFI specifies one line item for the BREWER 6801-32 ACCESS HIGH-LOW POWER BED in a quantity of three, though pricing is requested only for market research and will not influence any future award. Responses must be submitted via email to Ervin Hawkins by 10:00 AM Central Time on May 29, 2026, and must include certifications regarding socioeconomic status—including SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, or large business status—and manufacturing or distribution capabilities. The place of performance is the VHAGLA Warehouse Building 297 in Los Angeles, CA, with no delivery schedule specified other than requiring vendors to state their lead times. No contract type, evaluation factors, or award criteria are established, and all submissions are