6515--Totalift Chair Stretcher
Overview
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Set Aside
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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), VISN 17 Network Contracting Office, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources capable of providing thirteen (13) patient transfer chairs/stretchers. This effort is for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, TX, and aims to gather information for acquisition planning, specifically regarding brand name or equal to Wy’East Medical Corporation’s TotaLift Transfer Chairs. This is market research for a potential future Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Responses are due by February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for thirteen (13) patient transfer chairs/stretchers that must be multipurpose, functioning as a stretcher, chair, and lateral transfer device. Key functional requirements include:
- Operation: Hydraulic system (non-electric) to minimize breakdown risks.
- Adjustability: Variable inclines, height adjustment (as a stretcher), and positioning capabilities.
- Capacity: Minimum load capacity of 300 lbs.
- Included Components: Safety straps, comfort mattress (PVC fabric cover), head rests, IV poles, and upper side rails.
- Delivery & Setup: Delivery must be coordinated with the Government POC and will occur only after the Pain Clinic has moved into its new facility, as no storage is available prior. On-site setup is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI). This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice.
- Set-Aside: Market research for a potential future Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
- NAICS: 339112 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies) with a 1000-employee size standard.
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Time.
- Published: January 30, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Responses must be submitted via email to Tammy.Wilson5@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted.
- Required Information: Company name, address, point of contact, business size classification (SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business), manufacturer or distributor status (including details on any alterations if a distributor), and FSS/GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC contract information (if applicable).
- Capabilities: Provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence demonstrating that "equal to" items meet all salient characteristics and Statement of Work requirements. Indicate if items are domestic end products per FAR 52.225-1.
- Evaluation: Responses are for planning purposes only to gather market information for acquisition planning.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute an offer or guarantee a future solicitation. Responders are responsible for all associated costs. Reference Solicitation Number 36C25726Q0261 in your response. The primary contact is Tammy L Wilson, Contract Specialist, at Tammy.wilson5@va.gov or 254-661-5372.