The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, TX, seeks to replace 16 Transport Stretchers for the GI Care Area that have reached end of life. These stretchers must be compatible with existing Power-LOAD systems in transport vans and include specific accessories like XPS siderails, a lithium-ion battery, and IV poles. Equipment delivery and assembly are estimated at 120 days from award, with assembly completed by the facility. No budget amount is specified in this market research notice. Responses are due by 10:00 AM Central Time on Monday, April 23, 2026, and the government is particularly interested in responses from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System seeks to replace 16 Stryker Transport Stretchers for the GI Care Area at the Olin E. Teague Medical Center in Temple, TX, with equipment compatible with existing Power Loads. The stretchers must include specific accessories such as XPS siderails, a lithium-ion battery, and compatibility with Power-LOAD and Performance-LOAD fasteners. Equipment shipping and receipt is estimated at 120 days from award, with assembly completed by the facility. This is a market research notice to determine procurement strategy, not a solicitation, and responses are due by 10:00 AM Central Time on April 23, 2026. No budget amount is specified, and the location for performance is Temple, TX.