6530--Shower Chairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs through its Network Contracting Office 8 is conducting market research for the procurement of Shower Chairs designated for use in the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System’s Acute Care unit. This effort is issued as a Sources Sought notice under solicitation number 36C24826Q0821 and is specifically targeted toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses as a potential set-aside, with the North American Industrial Classification System code 339112 and a product service code of 6515. Vendors interested in participating must be registered in the System for Award Management and are encouraged to submit a capability statement detailing their ability to meet the detailed technical requirements. The shower chairs must be compatible with existing equipment, feature a slim powder-coated steel frame with no-rust, no-peel, and no-scratch construction, include a hygiene opening and commode pan, have an adjustable ergonomic foot rest and wipeable back support without mesh, be equipped with four lockable wheels, and support a maximum working load of 200 kg or 353 lbs. The units must be cleanable with steam and all leading antibacterial products. Responses are to be submitted via email to William Penhallegon, Contracting Officer, no later than June 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This notice is strictly for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, promise to issue a solicitation, or request for formal bids or proposals. While the contract will eventually have a defined delivery location at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744, no performance period, delivery schedule, pricing details, packaging requirements, or formal evaluation criteria are currently available as this phase is strictly preliminary market research.