6515--Stretchers for Lee County

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of medical stretchers for the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center and the Lee County VA Clinic. The requirement is to replace current stretchers due to age and technological upgrades. The solicitation specifies a brand name or equal requirement for the Stryker 1115 Big Wheel Prime Series Stretcher.

• Quantity: 23 stretchers

• Basis of Design: Stryker 1115 Big Wheel Prime Series Stretcher (Brand Name or Equal)

• Key Specifications:

  • Footboard display for bed exit controls, power, and location, integrated scale
  • Electric-powered lift pedal
  • Motorized drive system
  • Two-year warranty
  • Minimum length of 84"
  • 700 lb weight capacity
  • Height range of 20.75"-34"
  • Electric patient controls
  • Integrated utility tray
  • Integrated transfer board
  • Center-locking brake system with dual end activators
  • +/- Trendelenburg capability
  • Dual end braking and steering controls
  • Glide away siderails

• Additional Requirement: Trade-in of current stretchers.

• Contract Period: Base Period: January 30, 2026 - March 30, 2026

• NAICS Code: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

• Product/Service Code: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: January 13, 2026, 14:00 EST

• Solicitation Issue Date: January 13, 2026

• Invoices: Submitted in arrears upon delivery, inspection, and acceptance.

• Payment: By Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) via System For Award Management (SAM).

• This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be certified as an SDVOSB and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award.

• Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) requirements for SDVOSBs is mandatory.

• Delivery Location: C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744.

• Delivery Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 3:30 pm, excluding Federal Holidays.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5. Addenda are attached.

• Buy American Act provisions apply.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Sources Sought notice for informational and planning purposes, aiming to conduct market research for stretchers for the Lee County VA Clinic. The government is exploring a potential set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), or Small Businesses (SB). If insufficient SDVOSB responses are received, it may be solicited as a VOSB or SB set-aside. If no or insufficient small business responses are received, it may be solicited as unrestricted.

• Procurement of 23 Stryker 1115 Big Wheel Prime Series Stretchers, Brand Name or Equal.

• The stretchers are needed to replace current units due to age and technological upgrades.

• Basis of Design (BOD) specifications include:

  • Footboard display for bed exit controls, power, and location, integrated scale.
  • Electric-powered lift pedal.
  • Two-year warranty.
  • Minimum length of 84 inches.
  • 700 lb weight capacity.
  • Height range of 20.75-34 inches.
  • Electric patient controls.
  • Center-locking brake system with dual end activators.
  • Dual end braking and steering controls.
  • Glide away siderails.
  • Trade-in of current stretchers.

• The specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not stated in this Sources Sought notice.

• This is not a request for bids, quotes, offers, or proposals.

• Interested parties should reply via email with their capability statement.

• Responses are accepted until December 30, 2025, 14:00 Eastern Time.

• This notice is specifically seeking information from SDVOSB’s, VOSB’s & SB's.

• The final set-aside determination will be based on market research responses.

• Delivery Address: Lee County VA Clinic, 2489 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL 33909-5422.

• Delivery Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 3:30pm, excluding Federal Holidays.

• Fully assembled goods are required; no on-station work by the contractor.

• Contact: Michael A Shook, michael.shook@va.gov