6515--GURNEY

This is a source sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, small veteran owned business or service disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NACIS 339113 (size standard of 1,000 employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the SAM.gov website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office NCO22, is seeking sources for vendors to purchase a Gurney for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The anticipated award date shall be 12/29/22. If you are interested and are capable of providing the required services please provide the requested information as indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Is your business small (2) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business? (3) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? (4) Is your firm a certified Hubzone firm? (5) Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business? (6) Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, (7) Is your firm a Veteran Owned Small Business? Small businesses considering participation in this potential solicitation process under any Small Business Set-aside procedure must do so in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Small Business Act. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to contact@example.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. 12/16/22. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. SCHEUDLE OF SUPPLIES (brand name or equal to Stryker): SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Must have an easy to raise foot section Must at least have a gurney exit system to help reduce or prevent patient falls Must have an integrated scale which helps reduce the need to move patients by providing an accurate weight which has the capability to scale pounds (lbs.) or kilograms (kgs.) Must have an electric powered foot-end controls. Gurney must be able to be positioned in a seated recovery. Must have a glideway siderails with patient controls. Must have an electric powered lift pedal. Must have a motorized drive handles with a maximum speed of 4.5 mph forward and 2.5 mph in reverse. Must have a manual backup switch.