2310--Modified Rehabilitation Vehicle (Minivan) Salt Lake City, UT

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 5 of 5 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 5 This is NOT a solicitation or request for quote (RFQ). This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP). This is NOT a job advertisement for hiring employees. The VA is seeking QUALIFIED VENDORS to provide a very brief response to this notice including only just what is asked for in this notice below. This is sources sought notice to industry and the only information is posted on Contract Opportunities web page at SAM.gov. Sources sought means seeking qualified vendors. The attachments included on the Contract Opportunities page do not include any additional information. If your company is interested, please read this notice entirely and submit the required information, as requested herein. Modified Rehabilitation Vehicle George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center Salt Lake City, UT BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK (This is for information only) IMPORTANT NOTE: This Sources Sought is for market research purposes only (to determine the socioeconomic status of interested companies). No award will be made off this posting. The Salt Lake City VA Health Care System (SLCVAHCS) requires one (1) modified vehicle (minivan classification) for adaptive driving and configuration for Veterans. An offeror would need to deliver the vehicle with modifications completed. Salient Characteristics: Vehicle Base Minivan configuration (Brand name or equal to Toyota Sienna or Chrysler Pacifica) Capability to have floor removed and replaced with at least a 14 lowered floor (BraunAbility or VMI) Wheelchair accessibility Must be able to accommodate a drop-floor, ramp-kneeling system which meet National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gross motor vehicle weight capacity. Vehicle size capacity: Minimum space capacity of vehicle: Fits up to 5 passengers in OEM seats. Room for wheelchair users in addition. Cubic feet approximately 200. Link to primary market vendor for previous vehicle modifications: https://www.braunability.com/us/en/mobility-products/wheelchair-accessible-vehicles/chrysler.html Power In Floor Ramp Power Foldout Ramp Power Foldout XT Ramp Door Opening Usable Width A 33.5" 32.375" 32.375" Door Opening Usable Height (at Middle of Door) B 55" 53" 57" Interior Height at Center of Vehicle C 58" 56" 60" Interior Height at Driver/Passenger Position3 D 58" 56" 60" Ramp Length E 51.35" 52" 52" Ramp Width (Usable Clear Opening) F 32.25" 30.125" 30.125" Ramp Angle (with Vehicle Kneeled)4 G 9.9° 9.1° 8.6° Interior Floor Length (Behind Front Seat Strikers) H 71" 71" 71" Overall Interior Floor Length (Flat Area) I 98.5" 98.5" 98.5" Interior Width at Slide Doors (Doors Closed) J 68" 64" 64" Interior Width at B Pillars K 59.75" 62.25" 62.25" Vinyl/Leather Seats Automatic transmission Power sliding-side passenger door Cruise control Tilt steering wheel Power windows Power brakes Power-door locks Power-outside mirrors AM-FM stereo/radio Back up warning system Back up camera Collision warning system Lane departure sensor Blind spot indicator Heavy-duty back-up battery Modification Equipment Ramp: Power (in-floor or folding) ramp with 1000 lb. capacity with switch and remote with LED ramp lighting Sure-Grip Featherlite Evaluator Set with city mode option - employ an electronic accelerator and mechanical brake Right and Left: Push/Right Angle, Push/Rock, Push/Pull, and all Orthotics and Optional Operating Handles 4 Clamshell Steering Device Mounts (for steering knobs at various locations on steering wheel, used to determine optimal steering position) Standard Spinner Knob/Grip Palm Grip Amputee Grip V-Grip/Quad Fork Steering Device Tri-pin Grip Single Pin Foam Grip BB8/RF-BB8 knob with secondary control option Sure-switch 4-way adaptive vehicle secondary function switch Veigel Classic II with Veigel Commander, right-sided hand control MPS or Suregrips Left Foot Accelerator Pedal with pedal block, removable Drop Turn Signal Lever with Mount Turn Signal Lever RH with Bands and Mount Accelerator/Brakes: Left foot accelerator pedal Accelerator guard Instructor brake/ Driver Training Trainer Brake, steering options (steering wheel on instructor side; this can be removed but instructor brake required), and kill switch Parking brake extension Seating: 6-way transfer seat in driver s position Removable seat to facilitate Veteran transfer from wheelchair to driver s seat Safety/Other Proper signage to signal other drivers - Driver in Training/Student Driver Magnetic Signs (Need 3: for the right, left, and rear of vehicle) Mirrors: Various mirrors strategically placed (see below: mirrors used for assessment of patient to as he drives so provider can assess behaviors without looking away from road (eye check mirror). Instructor rear view mirror to scan behind vehicle; Spotter mirrors are on side mirrors and used for blind spot scans) Instructor Eye-Check Mirror/Student Driver Products #177 Instructor Eye-Check Mirror Instructor rear-view mirror (1) Spotter mirrors (2) Mechanism to secure wheelchairs to vehicle floor Receptacle must be available for vehicle seat belt Must include seat belt extension, rigid riser seat belt receptacle, wheelchair securement system, and different sizes of torso positioning belts. Dual back-up battery system Rubberized durafloor/wheelchair compatible flooring with track system for restraint use in passenger, driver, and midshaft positions Four (4) manual and retractable wheelchair tie down system (brand name or equal to Q straint) four point system EZ lock power docking base with quick release button (front passenger seat location) 6-way transfer seat with side-mounted switchbox and hand-held pendant (driver position; removable seat base, roll and release) Brand name or equal to Braunability Seat belt extension Striker plates (to cover driver seat securement slots) LED light for errant brake application by driver (detect if using hand controls and pushin…