Seeking Domestic Equal Brands to DRE AVELA Medical Chairs and Pneumatic Stirrups

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 has issued a Sources Sought Notice under solicitation number 36C24826Q1174 to conduct market research for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The agency is seeking capability statements from qualified small business concerns under NAICS code 339113 for the procurement of three DRE Avela Procedure Chairs and two pairs of DRE Pneumatic-Assisted Stirrups, or domestic brand name equivalents. The requirement includes free dock-to-dock freight, on-site assembly, installation, and initial orientation and training provided by factory-trained technicians. To be considered, equipment must be produced in an FDA-registered facility and be ISO 13485 certified, with domestic alternatives meeting all functional and performance needs, specifically regarding seat rail accessory compatibility. Interested vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit a capability statement detailing their company information, socio-economic status, and technical specifications verifying compliance with the salient characteristics. Responses must be emailed to Contract Specialist Camille Alderman by September 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract.