6515--Reclining Chairs (Power)

SUBJECT* Reclining Chairs (Power) GENERAL INFORMATION CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 77056-5643 SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25626Q1073 RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 07-27-2026 15:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA ARCHIVE 5 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N SET-ASIDE PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6515 NAICS CODE* 339113 CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston TX 77056-5643 POINT OF CONTACT* Contract Specialist Frank Sanders frank.sanders1@va.gov PLACE OF PERFORMANCE ADDRESS Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcomb Blvd Houston, Texas POSTAL CODE 77030 COUNTRY USA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov URL DESCRIPTION Department of Veterans Affairs AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS frank.sanders1@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION RFI 36C25626Q1073 - Power Recliner Chairs DESCRIPTION This is a source sought notice/request for information only. The responses to this posting will be used to establish the procurement strategy, for example, set-aside, sole source, unrestricted for a solicitation that VA intends to post in the near future. Please review the attached document(s) for more details on this requirement. See attached document(s): -36C25626Q1073 - Request for Information (RFI) -Statement of Work (SOW) DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the government. The government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or General Services Administration (GSA). It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI. 1. Title: Power Recliner Chair 2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources that will aid in defining the procurement strategy for example, set-aside, sole source, or unrestricted for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly as follows: The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located in Houston, Texas has a requirement for Power Recliner Chair, items listed below: Item# Description/Part Number* Products QTY 1. Power Recliners with Straight Back 4 EA 2. Second Foldway Side Table 4 EA 3. Heat & Massage for Power Models 4 EA 4. Cup Holder 4 EA 5. USB Port 4 EA 6. Head Pillow/Lumbar Support 4 EA 7. Fee Dock to Dock Freight 1 EA The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and a standard size of 800 employees. Product Supply Code (PSC) 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. 3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI: a. Are the requested items manufactured by a small or large business? Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice: b. Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice: c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in completion of this requirement? The VA does not accept grey market items; therefore, the Vendor must attach an authorized distribution letter as an approved and authorized vendor on OEM letterhead by the manufacturer as evidence of proof to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. d. Name of potential Contractor that possesses the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following: Point(s) of contact name: ______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: _______________________________________ UEI #: ______________________________ CAGE Code: _______________________________ e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 339113 NAICS code? • Please provide proof of qualifications. f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), GSA Schedule, Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? If so, please identify the contract number for the government to review as part of this Market Research. 4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide th…