SOURCES SLOUGHT brand name or equivalent requirement for Van Raam VeloPlus

The Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 4 Whole Health is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable vendors for the procurement of five wheelchair transport cycles under a brand name or equivalent requirement for the Van Raam VeloPlus model. These cycles are intended for use at four VA Medical Center Community Living Centers located in Pittsburgh, PA; Butler, PA; Lebanon, PA; and Wilmington, DE, with specific delivery quantities allocated to each site. Each unit must feature a three-wheel tadpole-style steel frame, a forward-facing tilting platform with an integrated locking system and passenger restraint, and be capable of accommodating a driver up to 240 pounds and a passenger with wheelchair up to 440 pounds, supporting wheelchairs up to 29 inches wide. The cycles must include 10-speed gearing, electric pedal assist with a thumb throttle, front hydraulic and rear mechanical disc brakes, an integrated parking brake, a 120V AC charger, Schrader valve stems, lights, a bell, a mirror, and come with a five-year frame guarantee. Refurbished units are strictly prohibited, and all units must be delivered completely assembled with safety inspections completed, or the vendor must be present on-site to perform assembly and verification. Additionally, the vendor is required to provide on-site training for facility staff on operation, care, and maintenance. Responses are requested to include company information, UEI number, business size under NAICS 339920 (750-employee size standard), socioeconomic status such as SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or WOSB, country of origin, whether the product is U.S.-manufactured, and whether the respondent is the manufacturer, distributor, or equivalent provider. Large businesses must disclose designated distributors, while small business resellers must indicate if they alter or modify the product. The notice also requires submission of anticipated delivery lead time and any existing federal contract status. This is not a solicitation or request for quote; no award will result from this notice, and pricing submitted will be used only for market research purposes. The response deadline is July 30, 2026, and inquiries may be directed to Michael Shull at the Department of Veterans Affairs, 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 in Pittsburgh, PA.