6515--Tri W-G Motorized Parallel Bars Minneapolis VAMC
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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 Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS), is soliciting quotes for Tri W-G Motorized Parallel Bars and associated extensions. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under RFQ 36C26326Q0222. The purpose is to provide essential equipment for physical therapy treatments. Quotes are due by February 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply and installation of:
- One (1) Tri W-G 16 Ft Motorized Height & Width Parallel Bars (Item # TWG1006.SD), Pearl Grey Base.
- Two (2) Tri W-G Tapered Base Extensions, 1 Ft. (Item # TWG0542.SD), Pearl Grey Base.
- Professional installation services for the equipment. The parallel bars are specified as "not bariatric" and are intended to facilitate safe and effective physical therapy.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Base period from February 15, 2026, to May 15, 2026. Delivery and installation are to be completed no later than May 15, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 Employees.
- Place of Performance: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN 55417.
- Acquisition Method: Conducted under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: February 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
- Technical Questions Due: January 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. Questions must be emailed to Robert Bennett at robert.bennett8@va.gov. Responses will be posted as an amendment.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to robert.bennett8@va.gov in Microsoft Word or Adobe .pdf format.
- Required Components: Signed solicitation document (SF 1449), completed SF 1449 with specified blocks, completed Price/Cost Schedule and Rate Table, and signed/acknowledged amendments.
- Evaluation: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, evaluating both price and technical acceptability.
Eligibility
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) at the time of offer. Only responsible contractors will be considered.
Contact Information
For technical questions and quote submissions, contact Robert Bennett, Contract Specialist, at robert.bennett8@va.gov. Points of Contact for delivery/setup are Melissa Ludescher and Christopher Kaeding.