6515--Gait Trainer For Spinal Cord
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing a Biodex Gait Trainer 3 with support bar and the BIODEX NXSTEP unweighing system, including installation and training. This notice is for market research only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by March 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The Government is seeking a "Brand Name or Equal" solution for:
- Biodex Gait Trainer 3 with support bar
- BIODEX NXSTEP unweighing system
- Associated installation and training services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (size standard: 800 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research aims to identify potential qualified businesses and their SBA size classification.
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: March 11, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested concerns must submit a qualifications letter via email, including:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email
- System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Socio-Economic Category (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone)
- Capability Statement specific to technical requirements
- Product brochure
- Authorized distribution letter
- Evidence of past and/or current contracts for similar requirements. Prospective offerors must be registered on SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Responses should be emailed to Eunice Bones (eunice.bones@va.gov). The email subject line must be "RFI# 36C24826Q0432- GAIT TRAINER". Telephone and facsimile responses will not be considered.