7290--Lift Seats for Commodes - Amendment to Add Salient Characteristics to RFI

Sources Sought: COMMODE SEAT-LIFT - Liftseat 600 and related accessories Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) VISN 21. The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research to support the procurement of Liftseat 600 Core Model; with LS 600 DC (Battery) power kit; LS 600 Bedside Commode Upgrade, Universal Commode Bucket. This notice serves to survey the market to ascertain whether sources can provide the requested equipment or comparable technology. This notice allows potential contractors/vendors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capability. The sources sought effort is intended to assess industry capabilities and develop or support the intended direction of acquisition planning. The Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is requesting responses from qualified business concerns; the qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 332913 Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing. This sources-sought notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), HubZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 332913. Responses to this notice, will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS NOTICE. All interested offerors will have to respond to a solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this notice. Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors who can provide Liftseat LS600 Commode Seat Lifts and accessories or comparable technology per the attached draft specifications document. The vendors must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for this notice. See attached draft specifications. INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Submit a brief description, two-three (2-3) pages (including cover letter) that demonstrates how your company can provide the requested supplies that are required in the attached draft specifications. 2) Include experience in providing this equipment to the VA, other Government (Federal or State) agency or for a private facility. 3) Please specify your availability and your address. The attached specifications are a draft and are NOT finalized. If any portions seem unclear, prohibited, and/or you are unsure about the draft description of the requirement, please list your comments and/or concerns in your response so they can be addressed. 4) PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU HOLD A GSA FEDERAL-SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACT THAT COVERS THIS EQUIPMENT, AND, IF SO, THE CONTRACT NUMBER. Provide BUSINESS SIZE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS; (a) Indicate whether your business is large or small (b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business (c) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (d) Indicate if your firm is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) (g) Include the DUNS number of your firm. (h) State whether your firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov and/or the VetBiz Registry at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. If not, please NOTE that any future solicitation could only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in SAM and to receive award based on VOSB or SDVOSB status you must be registered in the VetBiz Registry (i) provide current commercial pricing for all items listed in the attached documents and any applicable discounts (j) link to the respondents General Services Administration (GSA) schedule, or attached file of same, if applicable (k) citation of any current or past customers (i.e., within the past two (2) years) to include contract number, point of contact telephone number or e-mail address; and (l) other material relevant to establishing core competencies of the firm. Response is due by 12:00 p.m., PST, Monday, July 6, 2020. Please submit e-mail responses to Ms. Cheryl Fleury-Balmer, Contract Specialist, at email address: contact@example.gov Your response should include a STATEMENT OF CAPABLILITY, GSA SCHEDULE INFORMATION, DUNS#, BUSINESS SIZE, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS information as explained above. Please place Attention: LIFT SEAT in the subject line of your email. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. NOTES: Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure these services, or to issue a solicitation, nor to notify respondents of the results of this notice. No solicitation documents exists at this time; however, in the event the acquisition strategy demonstrates that GSA is a viable option for procuring a solution, the RFQ shall be posted to GSA eBuy where only those firms who currently hold a GSA Schedule with the applicable SIN will be able to respond. The Department of Veterans Affairs is neither seeking quotes nor accepting unsolicited quotes, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Request for Information (RFI). DO NOT SEND QUOTES IN RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION! Brand Name Item: LiftSeat 600 Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics. Assistive technology with bedside to bathroom flexibility to deliver advanced bariatric toilet transfer solutions for safe patient handling. 650 lb. weight capacity Reduces the risk of staff and patient injury by delivering the hip, knee, and ankle joint support required during the sit-to-stand motion path Moves easily and locks in place to provide bedside and over-the-toilet assistance anywhere in your facility Converts facility toilets to taller ADA height and increased weight rating without costly construction and plumbing modifications Large flat transfer seat with removable grab bars ensures safe, comfortable toileting transfers Pod design encloses mechanics for easy unit cleaning; open front enables easy cleaning of toilet and surrounding area Innovative drop-in commode bucket hygienically accommodates bedside toileting needs Handheld control pendant gives caregivers the ability to operate the lifting process Height: 40 (at push bar) Seating height: 17.5 to 21 Width: 32 / 28 (outside/inside grab bars) Base footprint: 27 x 27 Weight Rating: 650 pounds* 2) Complete generic identification 3) Applicable model/make/catalog number Product Code Product Name LS600-AP-616 LiftSeat 600 Core Model-Expanded Top Plate LS600-BA-100 LS600 DC (BATTERY) POWER KIT LS600-PC-615 LS700 BEDSIDE COMMODE UPGRADE LS000-CB-110 COMMODE BUCKEY, UNIVERSAL, ELONGATED 10EA/BX 4) Manufacturer name Lift Seat, ZMMedical