SAM #36C24426Q0456

Replacement of Therapeutic Patient Bathing Systems at Coatesville VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking industry input for the replacement of therapeutic patient bathing systems at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, Commodities 1 - Coatesville VA Medical Center, Community Living Center - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of two therapeutic patient bathing units (similar to Penner Patient Care Cascade Alcove Spa, model 361910-1A) - Quantity: 2 units - Must accommodate patients up to 353 lbs - Must fit within a 90x33x41 inch space - Safety features required: scalding protection, accessible doors, and compliance with specified salient characteristics - Must fit existing plumbing and electrical connections without major remodeling - Removal and relocation of two existing ARJO Freedom Bath II units - Installation of new units, including plumbing and electrical hookups - Staff training and product demonstration, with delivery of user and technical manuals - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Penner Patient Care (as a reference model for salient characteristics) - ARJO (existing Freedom Bath II units to be replaced) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No significant plumbing or construction modifications allowed; new units must fit current infrastructure - Installation must be completed within 1 day per unit - Minimum 1-year warranty required - Debris removal and off-site disposal of old units - Staff training and demonstration required - NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) - This is a sources sought/market research notice; no quotes are requested at this stage.

Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) and REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) only. Responses to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes as part of market research. No quotes are being requested or accepted at this time with this notice. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Coatesville VA Medical Center located at 1400 Black Horse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320 has a requirement for the replacement of therapeutic patient bathing systems. This will include disconnecting the two existing ARJO bath units (Freedom Bath II) as well as the purchase, delivery, and potential installation of two new therapeutic patient bath units which meet the salient characteristics outlined within the draft Statement of Work. Any replacement tubs must be installed in the existing space without significant plumbing or construction remodel efforts; the existing plumbing hot/cold water supply and drains can not be relocated. The Draft Statement of Work and Attachment 1 provides the salient characteristics, scope, and drawings of the installation areas.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code being considered for this procurement is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standard is 800 employees.

Information is being requested from industry to determine the following:

Does the draft Statement of Work and Attachment 1 provide enough information for offerors to submit an accurate quote, if not please identify any other essential information which would be needed. Does your business provide a bathing system which meets the listed salient characteristics? Are the installation services a limiting factor in your business s capability to fulfill this requirement, or can you meet all requirements outlined in the draft Statement of Work?

Interested and capable sources are requested to respond to this notice with the following information:

Company name SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Company s address Point of Contact information (i.e. title, phone number and email address) Company s capability to meet this requirement and any pertinent information which demonstrates the company s ability to meet the above requirements. GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract number or other applicable contract vehicle contract number, if within scope of this effort (if applicable). Company s type of business (small or large) and socioeconomic status whether Service Disable Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Hubzone, 8(a), Women Owned, Small Disadvantaged, etc. If applicable, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must be verified in the SBA s Small Business Search.

All responses shall be submitted in writing via email no later than April 8th, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern time to Eric Christy at Eric.Christy@va.gov.

Simply responding as an interested party does not constitute your company as a source. Interested parties must provide the above requested information. After reviewing the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published on the SAM or GSA in the near future. Responses to this announcement are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the forthcoming solicitation announcement, in addition to responding to this notice. All interested parties must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts

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