6540--Ophthalmology Stretcher Procedure Chairs Black Hills VA HealthCare System

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{"description":"The Black Hills VA Healthcare System requires Ophthalmic Stretcher Procedure Chairs in accordance with the draft Statement of Work (SOW) below. \nThis is a sources sought/proof of capability solicitation looking for vendors to perform the services per the SOW for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement.\nIf you are a vendor that can complete the work described in the SOW with competitive pricing, please send your contact and organization information with a description of proof of capability to: brian.whalen-crichton@va.gov on or before December 16th, 2025 17:00 CT. Only emailed responses will be considered.\nAdditionally, please provide answers as appropriate to the following questions in the table below with your response to this sources sought. Failure to respond to the following questions may affect the acquisition strategy. \n1.\nIdentify your organization's socio-economic category.\n2.\nState whether any of the requested supplies may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.).\n \n*If applicable, VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.*\n*If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses.*\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStatement of Work\nIntroduction\nThe VA Black Hills has a requirement to purchase an with the salient characteristics below. This requirement is in support of a brand name or equal requirement. \nBrand Name or equal\nIf an item in this solicitation is identified as \"brand name or equal,\" the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that \"equal\" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.\nClearly identify the item by-\n(i) Brand name, if any; and\n(ii) Make or model number;\n(iii) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and\n(iv) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the requirements listed here. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.\nSalient Characteristics\nReclining Ophthalmic Surgical Chair weight capacity of 500 lbs\nChair height range of 20 inches to 40 inches\nConcave contoured head pads at sizes 4 , 4.5 and 5 \n120V Power\nO2 Tank Holder\n\nDelivery and Receiving\nDelivery and receipt of the proposed items is anticipated to be directed to the location identified below. Confirmation of delivery location will be provided by the VA POC post-award. Delivery must be coordinated with VA Logistics POC Wesley Walker (Office); 605-720-7452 or Emily Apland (Office) 605-720-7427 prior to any attempts at delivery. Any item that has not been coordinated will be turned away and any additional charges will be the responsibility of the sender/transportation company. Vendor responsible for conducting a site visit to verify logistics and loading dock access/egress.\n\nContractor shall include the PO# on the shipping label and packing slip to make sure it can be tracked when item is delivered to the Black Hills VA. \n\nContractor will ship or deliver the items to address below:\n\nVA Black Hills Medical Center Fort Meade\n113 Comanche Rd\nFort Meade, SD 57741\n\nWorking hours:\n\nDeliveries are accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 am 3:00 pm. Deliveries are not accepted on weekends or federal holidays listed below:\n\nObserved Federal Holidays:\n\nNew Year s Day Martin Luther King Birthday\nWashington s Birthday Memorial Day\nJuneteenth Independence Day \nLabor Day Columbus Day\nVeteran s Day Thanksgiving Day\nChristmas Day\n\n\n\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C26326Q0202 Type: Sources Sought Base Type: Sources Sought NAICS: 339115 Classification Code: 6540 Response Deadline: 2025-12-16T17:00:00-06:00 Office Address: Saint Paul, MN Place of Performance: Fort Meade, SD, 57741-1002 POC: Brian Whalen-Crichton@va.gov, Brian.Whalen-Crichton@va.gov, 319-688-3754 {"description":"The Black Hills VA Healthcare System requires Ophthalmic Stretcher Procedure Chairs in accordance with the draft Statement of Work (SOW) below. \nThis is a sources sought/proof of capability solicitation looking for vendors to perform the services per the SOW for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement.\nIf you are a vendor that can complete the work described in the SOW with competitive pricing, please send your contact and organization information with a description of proof of capability to: brian.whalen-crichton@va.gov on or before December 16th, 2025 17:00 CT. Only emailed responses will be considered.\nAdditionally, please provide answers as appropriate to the following questions in the table below with your response to this sources sought. Failure to respond to the following questions may affect the acquisition strategy. \n1.\nIdentify your organization's socio-economic category.\n2.\nState whether any of the requested supplies may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.).\n \n*If applicable, VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.*\n*If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses.*\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStatement of Work\nIntroduction\nThe VA Black Hills has a requirement to purchase an with the salient characteristics below. This requirement is in support of a brand name or equal requirement. \nBrand Name or equal\nIf an item in this solicitation is identified as \"brand name or equal,\" the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that \"equal\" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.\nClearly identify the item by-\n(i) Brand name, if any; and\n(ii) Make or model number;\n(iii) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and\n(iv) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the requirements listed here. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.\nSalient Characteristics\nReclining Ophthalmic Surgical Chair weight capacity of 500 lbs\nChair height range of 20 inches to 40 inches\nConcave contoured head pads at sizes 4 , 4.5 and 5 \n120V Power\nO2 Tank Holder\n\nDelivery and Receiving\nDelivery and receipt of the proposed items is anticipated to be directed to the location identified below. Confirmation of delivery location will be provided by the VA POC post-award. Delivery must be coordinated with VA Logistics POC Wesley Walker (Office); 605-720-7452 or Emily Apland (Office) 605-720-7427 prior to any attempts at delivery. Any item that has not been coordinated will be turned away and any additional charges will be the responsibility of the sender/transportation company. Vendor responsible for conducting a site visit to verify logistics and loading dock access/egress.\n\nContractor shall include the PO# on the shipping label and packing slip to make sure it can be tracked when item is delivered to the Black Hills VA. \n\nContractor will ship or deliver the items to address below:\n\nVA Black Hills Medical Center Fort Meade\n113 Comanche Rd\nFort Meade, SD 57741\n\nWorking hours:\n\nDeliveries are accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 am 3:00 pm. Deliveries are not accepted on weekends or federal holidays listed below:\n\nObserved Federal Holidays:\n\nNew Year s Day Martin Luther King Birthday\nWashington s Birthday Memorial Day\nJuneteenth Independence Day \nLabor Day Columbus Day\nVeteran s Day Thanksgiving Day\nChristmas Day\n\n\n\n"}