6530--Adjustable Shower Trolleys Philadelphia VAMC
Overview
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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), specifically the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for adjustable shower trolleys. This notice is for market research purposes and is not a solicitation for bids, though it may lead to a future procurement. Responses are due by Friday, May 8, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for adjustable shower trolleys with specific salient characteristics, including:
- Safe working load (SWL): 200 kg (440 lb) patient + water
- Max patient weight: 182 kg (400 lb)
- Weight (incl. mattress): 82 kg (181 lb)
- Total length: 2005 mm (79 in)
- Width (stretcher): 586 mm (23 in)
- Total width (incl. side supports): 759 mm (29 ¾ in) – 888 mm (35 in)
- Chassis length: 1211 mm (47 ¾ in)
- Chassis width: 700 mm (27 ½ in)
- Height (top position, floor to stretcher): 955 mm (37 ½ in)
- Height (low position, floor to stretcher): 605 mm (23 ¾ in)
- Stroke range: 350 mm (13 ¾ in)
The work will be performed at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 6530 (Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, And Supplies)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 4:00 pm EST
- Published: May 5, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Responses must include:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address
- DUNS Number, CAGE Code, Tax ID Number
- Answers to socio-economic status questions under NAICS 339113 (Small Business, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, Woman Owned, Large Business)
- GSA/FSS schedule information (if applicable)
- A capability statement, relevant literature, a brochure/specification sheet for the product offered, and a letter of authorization.
Eligibility / Set-Aside Considerations
This RFI specifically seeks information on Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). In accordance with the Kingdomware decision and VA-specific rules (38 U.S.C. 8127), a potential future procurement may be set aside for VOSB/SDVOSB concerns if two or more verified firms are expected to submit offers at a fair and reasonable price. VOSB/SDVOSB firms must be verified in the VetBiz Registry (http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/).
Additional Notes
All questions regarding this notice must be submitted via email only to Alexandra Stankovic at Alexandra.Stankovic@va.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted.