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Page 13 of 13 Subject: SOURCES SOUGHT - UMF Medical ProGlide5016 Wound Care & Podiatry Chair with accessories BRAND NAME OR EQUAL The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research to su... Page 13 of 13 Subject: SOURCES SOUGHT - UMF Medical ProGlide5016 Wound Care & Podiatry Chair with accessories BRAND NAME OR EQUAL The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research to support the procurement of Proglide chairs for the Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). The requirement is for ten (10) UMF Medical ProGlide5016 chairs with accessories. This notice serves to survey the market in an attempt to ascertain whether or not sources are capable of providing the requested supplies/services. This notice allows potential contractors/vendors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capability. The sources sought effort is intended to assess industry capabilities and develop/support the intended direction of acquisition planning. The Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is requesting responses from qualified business concerns; the qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. This sources sought is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 339113. Responses to this notice, will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this notice. See attached DRAFT Salient Characteristics All requested items listed below are BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Item # Description 0001 ProGlide5016-Base Only. Power Procedure Podiatry/Wound Care Chair, OneTouch WheelBase, 650 lb weight capacity, Power hi-lo, back, tilt, leg, OneTouch Patient Positioning Programmable Hand and Foot control,ADA access,Outlet 0002 Adjustable self leveling arms (pair) 5016/4011-650 series 0003 Removable Rectangular headrest 0004 Seamless, removable upholstery for model 5016-650 series w/ industry-leading Prefixxr Protective Finish. Engineered for patient comfort and to assist with infection prevention, it is compatible with a broad range of cleaners and disinfectants for exceptional resistance to discoloration and damage after repeated cleanings. This nonporous, eco-preferred upholstery contains no phthalates, fire retardants or antimicrobial additives 0005 Delivery includes Lift Gate, Inside Delivery, Placement in Room of Choice, Set up for Use, Removal of Packaging Materials INSTRUCTIONS: Submit a brief description, two-three (2-3) pages (including cover letter) that demonstrates how your company can provide the requested services that are required. Include past experience in providing this system to the VA, other Government (Federal or State) agency, or for a private facility. Please specify your availability and your address. PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU HOLD A GSA FEDERAL-SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACT THAT COVERS THESE SERVICES AND, IF SO, THE CONTRACT NUMBER. Provide BUSINESS SIZE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS; (a) Indicate whether your business is large or small (b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantages business (c) If disadvantages, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (d) Indicate if your firm is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) (g) Include the DUNS number of your firm. (h) State whether your firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov and/or the VetBiz Registry at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. If not, please NOTE that any future solicitation could only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in SAM and to receive award based on VOSB or SDVOSB status you must be registered in the VetBiz Registry (i) provide current commercial pricing and any applicable discounts. (j) link to the respondent s General Services Administration (GSA) schedule, or attached file of same, if applicable (k) citation of any current or past customers (i.e., within the past two (2) years) to include contract number, point of contact telephone number or e-mail address; and (l) other material relevant to establishing core competencies of the firm. Response is due by 5:00 PM PDT, Thursday, February 15, 2024. Please submit e-mail responses to Ms. Janetra Johnson Contract Specialist, at email address: janetra.johnson@va.gov. Your response should include a STATEMENT OF CAPABLILITY, NASA SEWP CONTRACT INFORMATION, DUNS#, BUSINESS SIZE, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS information as explained above. Please place Attention: ProGlide Chairs BRAND NAME OR EQUAL VA Northern CA in the subject line of your email. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. NOTES: Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure these services, or to issue a solicitation, nor to notify respondents of the results of this notice. No solicitation documents exists at this time; however, in the event the acquisition strategy demonstrates that NASA SEWP or GSA is a viable option for procuring a solution, the RFQ shall be posted to NASA SEWP or GSA eBuy where only those firms who currently hold a Contract with the applicable SIN will be able to respond. The Department of Veterans Affairs is neither seeking quotes nor accepting unsolicited quotes, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought notice. DRAFT SALIENT CHARACTERISTCS Dated: February 12, 2024 1. Background: VA Northern California Health Care System Mather CA., requires ten each Wound Care & Podiatry Chairs with accessories. 2. Scope of Work Delivery and set-up 3. Salient Characteristics: Weight capacity 650lb Power high/low back and tilt One touch patient positioning Programable hand and foot control ADA compliant Outlet Adjustable self-leveling arms Removable rectangular headrest Removable upholstery w/ nonporous protective finish 4. Location: VA Northern California Health Care System 3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304