6515--Sources Sought Recumbent Trike

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for a Recumbent Trikes. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided. - Responses shall be submitted to Tyrone Whalen at contact@example.gov by COB 06/10/2024 SUBJECT: RFI 36C26024Q0613 Recumbent Trikes. - This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified sources of supply and determine the socioeconomic size classification of the supplier and manufacturer of the end item. - Interested companies shall provide, at a minimum, the following information with their response; - Company Name and Address: Point of Contact (POC) Name: Email Address: Phone Number: DUNS Number/UNIQUE SAM ID: Brochures of their offered equipment. - The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339920 Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing. Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program: - [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB) - [ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone - [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a) - [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) - [ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business - [ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) - [ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business - [ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify) - - Please answer the following questions: - [ ] yes [ ] no - Does not exceed 1,000 employees; (for NAICS 334516) must be verifiable thru the System for Award Management) - [ ] yes [ ] no Is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied; - [ ] yes [ ] no Takes ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice (identify how this occurs); and - [ ] yes [ ] no Will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. - Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses. - In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, past experience etc.) to confirm the company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request. - Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Recumbent Trikes Requested Salient Characteristics Ice Adventure HD Fast track Recumbent Trike or equal: This equipment is needed to evaluate patient postural needs, orthopedic protection, and safe operation of device which support treatment plan goals before we can order same or similar device through PSAS to issue to the Veteran. Multiple frame styles and products are needed to support the evaluation process. Veterans are eligible for issuance of adaptive sports and recreation and this device is needed to support evaluation to determine clinical evaluation and reasoning and justification to support it. We must have devices on-site to evaluate. Multiple frame styles and products are needed to support the evaluation process. This is required for larger riders. Parking Brake Overall width 33.4"--34.4" Seat height: 13.5 , Seat Width: 17.5", seat depth: 11 Seat angle adjust 45 - 51 degrees Rider weight limit: 330 lbs 26" Rear Wheel Track width 31.5" Wheel base 43.3"-46.3" Ground clearance 6.3" Mesh Seat Neck Rest Easy adjust kit for multiple riders Helping handles Wrist rests/ hand rest to prevent repetitive strain Easy legs pendulum pedal with crank shorteners (left and right) Crank width adjusters Pair block pedals Indirect Steering Cycle selected must be reasonably serviceable by bike repair shop in our geographical location HP Velotechnik Gekko FX26 Recumbent Trike or equal: This equipment is needed to evaluate patient postural needs, orthopedic protection, and safe operation of device before we can order through PSAS to issue same or similar device to the Veteran. Multiple frame styles and products are needed to support the evaluation process. This device is required to evaluate average sized riders with impaired right hand grip strength. Disc Brakes Parking Brake Indirect Steering Gearing and braking set up on Left side Seat height: 13.7 Seat angle adjust 39 - 47 degrees Payload: 286 lbs 26" Rear Wheel Track width 78 cm (30 ¾ ) Wheel base 45" Ground clearance 5 1/8" Foldable to flat fold dimensions of 107 x 83 x 58 cm (32 x 23 x 42 ) Ergonomic seating with curved seat stay for stability Headrest Ergonomic handlebars Chain protection tubes for rider protection Disc Brakes for safety and reliable stopping for riders with impaired grip strength Front wheels and disc brake detach together Boom Quick Adjust to allow for riders of different sizes Parking brake for safety with transfers Fenders for protection Hand/ wrist rests to prevent repetitive strain Pedal position above seat for maximum power transmission important for disabled riders Cycle selected must be reasonably serviceable by bike repair shop in our geographical location Per VAAR 811.104 and 811.105, I certify the following regarding the above information: The salient characteristics listed above are essential to the Government s requirements. To my knowledge, the restrictions listed above will not limit the acquisition to an item peculiar to one manufacturer. Please include brochures in your response