6530--Midmark Barrier-Free Exam Chairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contract Office 01 (36C241), has awarded Contract Number 36C24126P0384 for the procurement of five Midmark 626 Barrier-Free Exam Chairs and associated accessories at the Providence VA Medical Center in Rhode Island. This acquisition, conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, is restricted to authorized Small Business distributors of Midmark Corporation, verified through the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search and active SAM.gov registration. The contract, valued at $49,525, requires delivery and full installation of the specified exam chairs—Model 626-001 with clean assist roller system, pelvic tilt, and wired controls—alongside ten pairs of Patient Support Rails Plus and two operational manuals per unit. All equipment must be brand-new, FDA-approved, and comply strictly with U.S. Access Board ADA standards, with no substitutions permitted. Installation and integration with the VistA CPRS system must be completed within 90 days of award, and delivery of equipment may not occur more than 20 days prior to installation. The vendor must provide a one-year manufacturer warranty covering parts, labor, travel, and shipping. Evaluation is based solely on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with technical acceptability determined by adherence to authorized distributor status, compliance with specification, and submission of required certifications. The point of contact for submissions is Chadwin Walker, Contracting Specialist, via email only, with a deadline of April 17, 2026. The award notice incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1 through 52.212-5, along with mandatory provisions on contractor responsibility, small business subcontracting, equal opportunity, labor standards, environmental protection, lead-based paint, and Buy American requirements. All submissions must include the Unique Entity Identifier, proof of SAM registration, and a written letter of authorization from Midmark Corporation. No formal attachments, packaging specifications beyond new condition requirements, or detailed invoicing instructions are provided, reflecting the commercial item nature of the procurement under FAR Part 12. The contract does not identify a COR or COTR, and payment procedures, accounting codes, or invoicing systems are not detailed in the available documentation.