6515--Shower Chairs
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 Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Shower Chairs (Brand Name or Equal) for the Bay Pines VAHC Acute Care in Bay Pines, FL. This effort aims to identify qualified businesses, with a primary focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), to determine the feasibility of an SDVOSB set-aside. Responses, including a capability statement, are due by June 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought is for the provision of Shower Chairs Acute Care (Brand Name or Equal). The chairs are intended for use in the Bay Pines VAHC Acute Care facility. A critical requirement is that any offered product must be compatible with existing equipment already in use at the station.
Minimum Technical Specifications include:
- Slim Design
- Seat with hygiene opening and commode pan included
- Ergonomic foot rest and adjustable foot support
- Ability to fit over commodes
- Height adjustable
- 4 lockable wheels
- Quick and easy to clean
- 353 lb. weight capacity (Maximum working load 200Kg / 353Ibs)
- Wipeable back support (no mesh)
- No-rust, no-peel, no-scratch frame construction
- Comfortable for the user and practical for the caregiver
- Cleanable with all leading brands of antibacterial products and steam
- Structure: Powder coated steel
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for informational and planning purposes only)
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Published: June 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System, Bay Pines, FL
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The primary consideration is for an SDVOSB set-aside. However, if an insufficient number of SDVOSB responses are received, the requirement may be solicited as a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or a Small Business (SB) set-aside. This is not a request for bids, quotes, offers, or proposals.
Submission & Contact
Interested SDVOSB, VOSB, or SB businesses should reply in the affirmative via email to the contracting officer, including their capability statement. The point of contact is William Penhallegon, Contracting Officer, at william.penhallegon@va.gov or 727-317-7152.