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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the EXTENDED CAPACITY POWERED HYGIENE CHAIRS product line as a... REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the EXTENDED CAPACITY POWERED HYGIENE CHAIRS product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2)to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to manufacture Elexo XXL brand name or equal Extended Capacity Powered Hygiene Chair on an agency wide basis.VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Extended Capacity Powered Hygiene Chairs to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States The period of performance is for one (1) 12-month base period with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether or not to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 750 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ . All quoters must be certified as with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ at the time of quote submission. This notice is for planning purpose only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes 2.0 SCOPE Extended Capacity Powered Hygiene Chairs are height-adjustable electric shower/ toilet chair is a medical device for toileting and washing clients in an ergonomically responsible manner. It safely provides comfort with the ergonomically shaped seat, calf support and foldable extended armrests. The electric height-adjustability of a hygiene chair ensures that the seat reaches a maximum tilting angle of 17 degree when at its maximum height, thereby creating the optimum seating balance for the client / resident. The following Contract Line Items will be awarded in the proposed contract: CONTRACT LINE ITEMS MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 0001 Lopital 5100 5300 Elexo XXL High/Low Shower/Toilet Chair 0002 Lopital 6840 5500 Height and Depth Adjustable Headrest 0003 Lopital 6950 1120 Seat Belt 0004 Lopital 6950 1104 Plastic Toilet Bucket with Cover 0005 Lopital 6960 8026 Comfort Adjustable Footrests For each product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. First, the SC table below shall be included in the response to this sources-sought notice with a cross-reference column of the page number(s) identifying where that the requirement is met. Next, the vendor must clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the vendor must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the contracting officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Elexo XXL Extended Capacity Powered Hygiene Chairs as listed above or equal commodities which meet all of the following salient characteristics: CLIN s 0001 apply to the following SC s: SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION SC 1 Must accommodate a Minimum 440-pound patient weight capacity. Literature Review SC 2 Must have Motorized raising/lowering from wheelchair height to ergonomic working height to allow self-transfer and allow staff to care for patients while standing. Literature Review SC 3 Must have Motorized recline feature. Literature Review SC 4 Must have either a plug for recharging or 2 batteries and a wall charger. (Preference for 2 batteries and a wall charger to avoid running out.) Literature Review SC 5 Must have Emergency stop Literature Review SC 6 Must have Head and/or neck support while reclining. Literature Review SC 7 Must have Lockable wheels intended for transport into and out of bathrooms. Literature Review SC 8 Must have Cushioning on seats. Literature Review SC 9 Must have Common replacement parts available. Literature Review SC 10 Must be Intended for use in showers. Literature Review SC 11 Must have Controls either on both sides or on a hand control to avoid staff reaching across or down for controls. Literature Review SC 12 Must have Waste receptacle and holder for toileting use. Literature Review SC 13 Must have be Usable over a toilet. Literature Review SC 14 Must have Footrests. Literature Review SC 15 Must have Arm rests move out of the way to allow lateral transfer. Literature Review SC 16 Must have a Battery Power Indicator Literature Review