Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is... This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of Other than Small Businesses and/or Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prospective contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339113. This sources sought notice is to determine interest and capability of vendors able to offer exam power chairs. The chairs provide the mobility and motility to allow medical professionals to perform a full examination of a patient, allowing them access to the patient while keeping the patient as comfortable as possible. A lamp, duel side controls and the ability to swivel 330 degrees are required for this system. Chairs are required to meet or exceed the following salient characteristics: Premium Full-Power Exam/Procedure Chair Stationary/flat headrest; flat pillow (i.e. not concave) Chair-mounted ENT Gooseneck Lamp; 30in swivel head, 115v, switch on head of light, direct wired to chair Hand-sewn upholstery with high-density foam Upholstery color: Grey (207) Cast iron bases and hinges Standard electric: 120 volts, 50/60 Hz, 6.3 amperes total Diameter: not to exceed 24 1/4 Depth of chair (without headrest) table position: not to exceed 60 LOW Base: 21 1/8 lowered, 29 5/8 raised. Distance between armrests: 19 Weight capacity: up to 500 lbs. Dual side controls Rotation locks Swivel 330 degrees from both sides Locking armrests Auto return button Large hinged footrest Detached footswitch Powered hydraulic base Reclining back to full flat Backlit membrane switches Programmable safety and memory functions Removable cushions If responding to this notice please provide the following: Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product; Business size/Socioeconomic status; If the product is on the Federal Supply Schedule or the Open Market; and Memo or correspondence from manufacturer to distribute their products. This is not a Request for Proposal/Quote or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. Responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for set-aside consideration. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 339113. Responses should be submitted by e-mail to Jon Hurley at jonathan.hurley@va.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 3:00pm Central Standard Time on 01/22/2019. Subject line shall reference Sources Sought announcement number.