6515--Reclining Chairs (Power)view on SAM.gov

This is a source sought notice/request for information only. The responses to this posting will be used to establish the procurement strategy, for example, set-aside, sole source, unrestricted for a solicitation that VA intends to post in the near future. Please review the attached document(s) for more details on this requirement. See attached document(s): -36C25626Q1073 - Request for Information (RFI) -Statement of Work (SOW) DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the government. The government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or General Services Administration (GSA). It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI. 1. Title: Power Recliner Chair 2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources that will aid in defining the procurement strategy for example, set-aside, sole source, or unrestricted for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly as follows: The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located in Houston, Texas has a requirement for Power Recliner Chair, items listed below: Item# Description/Part Number* Products QTY 1. Power Recliners with Straight Back 4 EA 2. Second Foldway Side Table 4 EA 3. Heat & Massage for Power Models 4 EA 4. Cup Holder 4 EA 5. USB Port 4 EA 6. Head Pillow/Lumbar Support 4 EA 7. Fee Dock to Dock Freight 1 EA The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and a standard size of 800 employees. Product Supply Code (PSC) 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. 3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI: a. Are the requested items manufactured by a small or large business? Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice: b. Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule…