7195--Eye Exam Ancillary & Bariatric Patient Chairs, QTY10 EA

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 5 of 5 Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 5 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide Eye Exam Ancillary Patient Care Chairs to American Lake VA Medical Center, Tacoma, WA. Proposed NAICS Code 337127 is applicable to determine business size standard. Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information to Melita Bernardo at melita.bernardo@va.gov. 1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and SAM UEI. 2) Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program and the anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. [ ] 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 Other (please specify) 3) Does your firm have an established contract vehicle with the government (FSS, GSA, ect.) for this type of furniture and supplies? If so, please provide the contract number (FSS, GSA, ect). 4.) Is your firm a manufacturer of Ancillary and Bariatric Chairs? 5.) If your firm is not a manufacturer, what brand of manufacturers and models of chairs are you an authorized distributor for? 6.) What warranty terms (length, coverage, provider) is included with any chairs sold and distributed by your firm? 7.) What is your firm s estimated delivery time/ETA for these types of chairs? 8.) Can you firm verify the country of origin and manufacture for all products offered, in accordance with the Buy American Act? 9.) Please provide a brief capabilities statement (not to exceed 5 pages) detailing any information on your firm s ability to procure or manufacture these types of commodities, as well as any product information. DRAFT SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: SKU # ITEM & DESCRIPTION VELA_7006310005 VELA Tango Move+ Ophthalmology Chair, 6 each VELA_5107 VELA Bariatric+ Patient Chair 660lb limit, 4 each Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated product are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Melita Bernardo at melita.bernardo@va.gov no later than 22 April 2025 by 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.