SOURCES SLOUGHT brand name or equivalent requirement for Van Raam VeloPlus

The Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 4 Whole Health is seeking information on the availability of five wheelchair transport cycles under a brand name or equivalent requirement for the Van Raam VeloPlus model, intended for use across four VA Medical Center Community Living Centers. The devices must feature a three-wheel tadpole-style steel frame with a forward-facing tilting wheelchair platform equipped with a secure locking system and passenger restraint, capable of accommodating a driver up to 240 pounds and a passenger with wheelchair up to 440 pounds, with compatibility for wheelchairs up to 29 inches wide. The cycles must include 10-speed gearing, electric pedal assist with a thumb throttle, front hydraulic disc brakes, rear mechanical disc brakes, an integrated parking brake, and be outfitted for U.S. operation with a 120V AC charger plug and Schrader valve stems. Standard safety features such as lights, a bell, and a mirror are required, along with a five-year frame guarantee. Refurbished units are explicitly unacceptable, and all units must be delivered fully assembled with completed safety checks or assembled and inspected on-site by the vendor. On-site training for facility staff on operation, care, and maintenance is mandatory. Delivery locations include the H. John Heinz III VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA (two units), the Abie Abraham VA Clinic in Butler, PA (one unit), the Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA (one unit), and the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Wilmington, DE (one unit). This request is issued as a Sources Sought Notice under solicitation number 36C24426Q0768, posted on July 16, 2026, with responses due by July 30, 2026, and is solely for market research and planning purposes—not a solicitation, request for quote, or binding contract. No award will be made based on responses, and pricing submitted will be used only for pricing intelligence, not for evaluation. The NAICS code is 339920 with no set-aside, and respondents must provide company details, UEI number, business size under the 750-employee standard, and socioeconomic status including SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, or large business designation. Offerors must disclose whether they are the manufacturer, distributor, or equivalent provider, and if a large business, identify any designated distributors. Manufacturing origin