SAM #36C24626Q0508

Sources Sought: Vela Tango Move Ophthalmology Chairs and Actuators for Hampton VA Medical Center

This opportunity involves market research by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, for the Hampton VA Medical Center's Ophthalmology surgical department. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) - Office: Hampton VA Medical Center - OEM Highlight: - Vela (manufacturer of the Vela Tango Move Ophthalmology Chair) - Products Requested: - 12 Vela Tango Move Ophthalmology Chairs (also referenced as VELA TANGO MOVE OPHTHALMOLOGY CHAIR ILLUSION) - 12 200mm Actuators (for use with the chairs) - Requirements: - Vendors must indicate if they are authorized distributors for Vela products - Equivalent products may be considered if they meet the requirements - Vendors should specify if their offerings are on a GSA schedule or open market - NAICS code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) - Delivery Location: - Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST ONLY

DISCLAIMER: *This is not a request for proposals, bids, or quotes. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for information received because of this announcement. *

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, on behalf of the Hampton VA Medical Center, located in Hampton Virginia, is conducting market research to determine whether to set aside an acquisition for Vela Tango Move Ophthalmology Chair for the Ophthalmology surgical department. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to find qualified vendors and to assist Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 in determining if a future contract effort can be competitively awarded on a Brand Name Basis.  The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this effort is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing with the Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 Employees.  If the Government determines if there are qualified vendors for this requirement, a solicitation will be published and posted on the Contracting Opportunities website. The Government will use this information solely to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this procurement. INTRODUCTION: This requirement is for the purchase of the Vela Tango Move Ophthalmology Chair. The Contractor shall provide Vela Tango Move Ophthalmology Chair. and related products necessary to provide the delivery of the items to Hampton VA Medical Center located at 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667. The government encourages all vendors that can meet or exceed the item descriptions below to respond to this source sought. If providing a like item/system, please include attachments, information, and part numbers to allow the government to assess whether your items/system will suffice for this requirement. Vendors with a GSA schedule shall provide the contract number of that schedule and the expiration date as well as product NAICS codes. All items should be clearly identified if they are scheduled items or open market items. HOW TO RESPOND: All responses shall be submitted no later than April 15, 2026 @ 11:00 AM EST. All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to ruth.morris@va.gov.  No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Respondents to this RFI shall provide the following information: Company/individual name, Address, Point of contact with phone number Information describing your interest, Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, as applicable FSS Category you qualify for Unique Entity ID (UEI) (SAM) Capabilities statement Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Country of Origin If you are not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) please provide proof of being an Authorized Distributor by submission of a copy of your Authorized Distributor Letter.

Item Number Description QUANTITY UNIT 1) VELA TANGO MOVE OPHTHALMOLOGY CHAIR ILLUSION
12 EA 2) 200MM ACTUATOR 12 EA Vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award. Please submit responses via email to ruth.morris@va.gov in Microsoft Office/PDF format by 11:00 A.M. (Eastern Standard Time) 04/15/2026. Please include # 36C24626Q0508 in subject title. NOTE: Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in any subsequent solicitation. This announcement is Government market research purposes ONLY.

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