6515--Sources Sought - Bertec Vision Trainer -or- Equivalent
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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 Minneapolis Medical Center, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify businesses capable of providing a Bertec Vision Trainer or equivalent and associated accessories. This equipment is crucial for vision, balance, and coordination therapy for patients in acute rehabilitation. Responses are due by February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Bertec Vision Trainer 55" (or equivalent), including a stand, dual balance plate, installation, travel, and shipping/handling. The system must meet specific salient characteristics, enabling clinicians to provide safe and effective vision occupational therapy. Key functional requirements include:
- Manual adjustment of settings (line movement, saturation).
- Integration of balancing activities.
- Assessment of vision, cognition, and balance demands.
- Data collection on sensory skills.
- Grading difficulty by adjusting target parameters.
- Adjusting cognitive-based mode complexity.
- Customizing visual backgrounds for real-life scenarios.
- Flexibility in designing and increasing treatment intensity.
- Addressing visual motion sensitivity.
- Displaying real-life backgrounds during activities. The period of performance requires delivery and installation no later than September 30, 2026, at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (no contract award from this announcement).
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price for the future procurement.
- Set-Aside: None for this Sources Sought. Future solicitations may include set-asides for Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Small Businesses.
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 17:00 Central Time.
- Published: February 19, 2026.
- Place of Performance: VA Minneapolis Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit their information, including their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and proof of capability, via email to joseph.bloomer@va.gov. Responses must also address specific questions:
- Organization's socio-economic category.
- Manufacturer status (and authorized distributor letter if applicable).
- FAR Provision 52.225-2(b) certificate (country of origin).
- Ability to order against existing government contracts (e.g., FSS, GSA).
- Compliance with 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii), and (b)(1)(iii).
- Subcontracting plans (percentage and tasks).
- Estimated shipping and delivery information. Failure to respond to these questions may affect the acquisition strategy.