6515--Big Wheel Stretcher
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office 22, is soliciting quotations for two (2) Big Wheel Stretchers for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers for this combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) are due by February 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires two new, OEM Big Wheel Stretchers (Stryker 1115000000E Prime Electric Big Wheel Stretcher or equal). Key salient characteristics include a 700lbs weight capacity, electric lift base, 4-sided brake/steer control, 3-sided hydraulic controls, integrated scale, comfort control siderails, foot-end nursing controls, dual-end siderail release, pop-up push handles, domestic retractable cord, integrated pump rack, 2-stage IV pole, ISOFLEX SE FIRE BARRIER, 30-inch siderails down width, and 4-sided brake & steer control. Offerors proposing "equal-to" products must demonstrate that their items meet ALL specified salient characteristics; failure to do so will result in a non-responsive offer. Only new items are acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items.
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies).
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Delivery Location: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA 90073.
- Delivery Timeframe: No later than 30 days from the award effective date.
- Published Date: January 28, 2026.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database. Required documentation includes a completed Certificate of Compliance (pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127) and a completed FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications) or updated SAM.gov registration. Suppliers, distributors, and resellers must provide an Authorized Distributor Letter (ADL) from the OEM.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Offers and questions must be received electronically by Monday, February 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST.
- Submission Method: Email offers to Contract Specialist Carlo Manuel at Carlo.manuel@va.gov. The subject line must reference solicitation number 36C26226Q0321.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest-priced quotation that meets all salient characteristics and is deemed responsive and responsible. Offers for