6515--SOURCES SOUGHT - Supply - Welch Allyn Stand On & Wheelchair Scales - STC
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 23, is conducting market research via a sources sought notice to identify qualified businesses capable of supplying specific medical scales and accessories. This inquiry seeks information on the availability and capability of suppliers to provide three types of equipment: Height Gauges, Mobile Stand-On Scales, and Wheelchair Scales, all meeting detailed specifications including measurement units, construction materials, functionality such as memory recall and reweigh capabilities, and durability suitable for medical use. Quantities requested are three units each for the height gauges, stand-on scales, and wheelchair scales. The equipment must comply with standards enabling use in healthcare environments, such as having hospital-grade plugs, high-grade stainless-steel construction, and a minimum weight capacity of 880 pounds. Interested firms are requested to submit detailed responses by email by a specified deadline, including company and contact information, business size classification, product specifications (brand, model, part numbers), delivery timelines, and whether they are manufacturers or distributors. Additional questions cover production origins, distributor authorization, and any modifications made if acting as a small business distributor. Respondents should also indicate if their products are listed on federal schedules and provide any relevant capability information. This solicitation is strictly for information gathering and planning, with no current solicitation or contract offer. All responses will be treated as non-binding and proprietary information will be protected.
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ST CLOUD VA Medical Center 4801 Veterans Drive, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
The DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, Network Contracting Office 23, is conducting research and is issuing this Source Sought to learn of the availability and capability of business sources qualified to provide the services listed below. This is NOT a solicitation.
NAICS CODE: 339113, size standard in 1000 employees. PSC: 6515
HOW TO RESPOND: All responses must be sent by email to: carlos.exconde@va.gov All emails must include the following in the subject line: 36C26326Q0748, Wheelchair Weighing Scale. All responses must be received no later than 15:00 PM PST, Thursday 28 May 2026.
REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Height Gauge (Brand Name or Equal) P/N: 845010 Quantity: 3 Each Must measure in centimeters and inches Compatible with stand-on scale
Mobile Stand-On Scale (Brand Name or Equal) P/N: 5002-XX-B Quantity: 3 Each Standard weight in pounds (lbs.) and kilograms (kg) Data Port X Linge cord IEC Plug Type-B LED digital display Port and power adapter with hospital grade plug High-grade stainless-steel construction Heavy duty rubber wheels Weight capacity; minimum of 880 lbs. Memory recall; displays last weight taken Handrail for unsteady patients. Can perform reweigh while patient is still on scale Medical grade, able to withstand continuous use Long-lasting and durable Minimum of one year warranty
Wheelchair Scale (Brand Name or Equal) P/N: 6002-XX-B Quantity: 3 Each Standard weight in pounds (lbs.) and kilograms (kg) Data Port X Linge cord IEC Plug Type-B LED digital display Low-profile, stable platform approximately 24" w x 26" d x 2" h No zeroing Heavy duty rubber wheels Able to reweigh while patients are still on the scale Handrails without affecting the readings Port and power adapter with hospital grade plug High-grade stainless-steel construction Weight capacity; minimum of 880 lbs. Memory recall; displays last weight taken Medical grade; able to withstand continuous use Long-lasting and durable Minimum of one year warranty
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1) Company name: SAM UEI: Contact name: Phone number: Email address: Business Size (per the NAICS code used):
2) Is your Firm a Socioeconomic Small Business? If so, describe:
3) Provide the Brand s Name, Model, Part Number of the supplies you would provide:
4) Provide the time it would take for delivery to be complete once the order is placed.
5) Are you the manufacturer or distributor?
6) If you are not the manufacturer, are the supplies you would provide produced by a small business or a large business?
7) Are the supplies you would provide produced in the United States? If not, provide the country where the supplies are produced for each line item you include.
8) If you are the manufacturer, do you have any authorized distributors? If so, provide a list of all authorized distributors including company name, point of contact with phone number and email address.
9) If you are a small business and you are an authorized distributor for the supplies required, do you alter, assemble, and/or modify the supplies requested in any way? If so, please describe:
10) Are the supplies you would provide listed on a Multiple Award Schedule, i.e., GSA, FSS, VA NAC, VA SAC If so, provide the contract number.
11) Provide any other information about your firm s capabilities to meet our requirements that would be relevant to our planning needs.
DISCLAIMER:
This RFI/Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. AT THIS TIME NO SOLICITATION EXISTS. (DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION