6515--Totalift Chair Stretcher

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the acquisition and delivery of thirteen (13) TotaLift Transfer Chairs, including all accessories and required equipment. The chairs are intended for the Pain Clinic to support its expansion and move to a new location with expanded space. The procurement is for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only.

• Thirteen (13) TotaLift Transfer Chairs.

• Each chair must include: Pink Mattress, Safety Strap Kit, IV Pole, and Upper Side Rails.

• Chairs must be multipurpose (stretcher, chair, lateral transfer device) and positionable.

• Chairs must operate via a hydraulic system (non-electric).

• Minimum load capacity of 300 lbs.

• On-site set-up of the chairs is required.

• Delivery and installation are contingent upon the Pain service's move to the new facility, with final delivery coordinated with the Government Point of Contact (POC).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Upon completion of move in readiness of the Aurora location's pain service, scheduled and approved in writing by the assigned Government POC.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Quotes are due by March 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.

• Submission Method: Email to Tammy.Wilson5@va.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed, but will consider price and technical standpoint.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 1000 Employees.

• The solicitation also includes provisions related to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and limitations on subcontracting.

• The procurement is for a "brand name or equal" to Wy'East Medical Corporation's TotaLift Transfer Chairs.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network.

• The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary.

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the acquisition and delivery of four (4) TotaLift Transfer Chairs, including all necessary accessories and equipment. The chairs are intended for the Department of Veterans Affairs South Texas Veterans HCS Pain Clinic to support their expansion into a new facility. The procurement specifies a brand name or equal to Wy’East Medical Corporation’s TotaLift Transfer Chairs.

• Quantity: Four (4) TotaLift Transfer Chairs.

• Features: Must be multipurpose (stretcher, chair, lateral transfer device), operated by a hydraulic system, with variable inclines and height adjustments. Minimum load capacity of 300 lbs.

• Included Components: Safety straps, comfort mattress with PVC cover, head rests, IV poles, and upper side rails.

• Installation: On-site setup is required.

• Brand Name or Equal: Wy’East Medical Corporation’s TotaLift Transfer Chairs are the basis for the requirement.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, South Texas Veterans HCS, 7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio TX 78229, USA.

• Delivery: Delivery will be coordinated and scheduled by the Government POC, as storage is not available prior to the Pain Clinic's move into the new facility.

• Response Date/Time: March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• Submission Method: Quotes are to be submitted via email to Tammy.Wilson5@va.gov.

• Evaluation: Not explicitly detailed, but standard solicitation terms and conditions apply.

• Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC).

• NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees.

• FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference. Addenda are attached.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network.

Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)

This is a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 17 Network Contracting Office, is seeking information on potential sources capable of providing thirteen (13) patient transfer chairs/stretchers. This RFI aims to gather market information for acquisition planning purposes, specifically regarding brand name or equal to Wy’East Medical Corporation’s TotaLift Transfer Chairs.

• Product: Thirteen (13) patient transfer chairs/stretchers.

• Functionality: Must be multipurpose as a stretcher, chair, and lateral transfer device. Must be operable via a hydraulic system (non-electric) to reduce breakdown risks. Must have 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: Must be coordinated with the Government POC; delivery will occur only after the Pain Clinic has been cleared to move into its new facility, as no storage is available prior to that.

• Setup: On-site setup is required.

• This is an RFI; no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice.

• Response Deadline: February 11, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Time.

• Submission Method: 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, details on any alterations if a distributor, FSS/GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC contract information (if applicable), and capabilities demonstrating that "equal to" items meet all salient characteristics and SOW requirements. Evidence for "equal to" items must be clear, compelling, and convincing.

• Domestic Product: Indicate if items are domestic end products per FAR 52.225-1.

• The VA is seeking information on sources qualified under NAICS code 339112 (size standard of 1000 employees).

• The previous solicitation (36C25726Q0261) was set-aside for SDVOSBC.

• Responses are for planning purposes only and do not constitute an offer.

• Responders are responsible for all associated costs.

• This notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a solicitation copy.

• Reference Solicitation Number 36C25726Q0261 in your response.