What this opportunity is
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Wheelchair Scissor Lifts for the Minneapolis VAMC, with a need to replace existing lifts in the Prosthetics and SCI wheelchair labs. This solicitation is open to all businesses, as it is not set aside for a specific socioeconomic group. The notice type is Sources Sought, indicating that the government is gathering information from potential contractors before issuing a formal solicitation. The contractor must deliver the lifts to the Minneapolis VAMC during normal business hours, with training materials provided for on-site personnel.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
SUBJECT*
Wheelchair Scissor Lifts - Minneapolis VAMC
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
52241
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C26326Q0917
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
07-31-2026 4:00 PM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA
ARCHIVE
60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N
SET-ASIDE
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
6530
NAICS CODE*
339113
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23
1303 5TH STREET, SUITE 300
CORALVILLE IA 52241
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist
Robert Bennett
robert.bennett8@va.gov
319-339-7079
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
Minneapolis VAMC
One Veterans Drive
Minneapolis MN
POSTAL CODE
55417
COUNTRY
USA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
Robert Bennett Contract Specialist
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
robert.bennett8@va.gov
DESCRIPTION
B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK
Minneapolis VAMC
Wheelchair Scissor Lifts
Introduction:
The Minneapolis VA Healthcare System (MVAHCS) has a need to replace its current power wheelchair scissor lifts; two in Prosthetics wheelchair lab and one in the SCI wheelchair lab. These scissor lifts will allow Prosthetics wheelchair technicians to assemble new units and perform maintenance and repairs on existing veteran power wheelchairs. This will be a Brand Name or Equal solicitation to the American Lift System Inc Series 35. See salient characteristics below.
Salient Characteristics:
Large platform size:
Width: 42-INCHES (minimum)
Length: 64-INCHES (minimum)
Other lift requirements:
Total Lowered Height: 7-INCHES (allows on and off load flexibility)
Travel Required: 48-INCHES
Raised Height: 55-INCHES
2-INCH height kickplate on 3-sides
Weight capacity no less than: 2,000 Pounds
Built in surface mounted tie-down rings, 1 per corner x 4-INCH
Electric/hydraulic
Wheelchair ramp
Control signal type: foot switch
Minimum 2-year warranty on all parts
Place of Performance:
The contractor shall deliver during normal business days at the MVAHCS, which is Monday through Friday each week (except federal holidays) between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Central Time.
Delivery/Setup:
The contractor shall provide training materials with the on-site Point of Contacts (POCs) listed below:
Matthew Anderson, Chief of Prosthetics, 612-467-2300 x312300, matthew.anderson@va.gov
Padraic McGuire, Wheelchair Tech, 612-725.2000 x5318, padraic.mcguire@va.gov
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
Before responding please carefully read and consider the following:
This is a full and open competition sources sought.
Wheelchair Scissor Lift for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This is a Sources Sought Announcement Only and no solicitation is currently available. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted. A response to this Sources Sought Notice is not an adequate reply to a potentially forthcoming solicitation.
All information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification, and is in no way binding on the Government. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this request. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to cancel this requirement at its discretion. The information requested will be used solely within the Department of Veterans Affairs to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside of the Government. The determination of a procurement strategy, based upon the comments submitted in response to this Sources Sought Announcement, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, size standard is 800 Employees. NOTE: Please ensure that the System for Award Management (SAM) indicates this NAICS code if you are interested in the requirement.
This acquisition may also be subject to the Nonmanufacturer Rule, see RFO 52.219-33.
Description of Supplies
See included Statement of Work
Interested firms with the capability of providing the requirement, per applicable subcontracting rule limitations and nonmanufacturer rule, shall submit capability statements so the Government can determine the firm’s experience and capability to provide the requirements. Failure to demonstrate the capability of providing the requirement in response to this market survey may affect the Government’s review of the industry’s ability to perform or provide these requirements.
Firms shall include the following information with their responses if applicable:
Organization name, unique entity identification (UEI) number, address, socioeconomic category of your firm under the NAICS, email address of a point of contact who can verify the demonstrated capabilities, website address, and telephone number.
Capability statement demonstrating the ability to meet the specialized requirements stated in the Statement of Work (see attached) and their expertise in the above-described areas in sufficient detail, including any other specific and relevant information. Please provide a specification sheet for the equipment.
Copies of any agreements with companies/manufacturer(s) showing authorization to provide required products / services.
Small Business respondents indicate the estimate of services/supplies to be subcontracted.
What percentage of services/supplies (estimated) would the company perform as the Prime Contractor? __________________%
What percentage of services/supplies (estimated) would the company subcontract to other firms? __________________%
Identify if your organization is the manufacturer of the requested supplies. If you are not the manufacturer, identify the manufacturer of the supplies tha…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.