6530--Ophthalmology Stretcher Procedure Chairs Black Hills VA HealthCare System
SOL #: 36C26326Q0307Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
Saint Paul, MN, 55101, United States
Place of Performance
Fort Meade, SD
NAICS
Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)
PSC
Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, And Supplies (6530)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Feb 13, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 27, 2026, 11:00 PM
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 VA Black Hills Health Care System, has a requirement to purchase four Ophthalmic Stretcher Procedure Chairs and accessories. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity, seeking a brand name or equal product. Offers are due by February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for four (4) Reclining Ophthalmic Surgical Chairs with specific salient characteristics:
- Weight Capacity: 500 lbs
- Chair Height Range: 20 inches to 40 inches
- Head Pads: Concave contoured in sizes 4", 4.5", and 5"
- Power: 120V
- Accessories: O2 Tank Holder and other accessories as listed in the schedule. Offerors must clearly identify the brand name, make, or model number, and provide descriptive literature. Any modifications to make a product conform to requirements must be clearly described.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Base period from March 18, 2026, to May 18, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Place of Performance: VA Black Hills Health Care System, Fort Meade, SD.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically via email to brian.whalen-crichton@va.gov. Documents should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format for text, and Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets. Zip files or linked documents will not be accepted.
- Offer Due Date: February 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM CT.
- Technical Questions Due: February 18, 2026, by 5:00 PM CT, via email to brian.whalen-crichton@va.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Price and Technical factors.
- Requirements: Offerors must provide up to three (3) past performance references, acknowledge all amendments, and complete and submit the SF 1449, including their UEI number.
Additional Notes
Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, at the VA Black Hills Health Care System, Fort Meade, SD.
People
Points of Contact
Brian Whalen-Crichton@va.govBrian WhalenPRIMARY
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Posted: Feb 13, 2026