SAM #36C25726Q0527

VA Market Research for Hydromassage Dual Shower Tubs with Scale and Battery Power

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the VISN 17 Network Contracting Office for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, is seeking sources for specialized medical bathing equipment for the North Texas Veterans Health Care System at the Sam Rayburn Memorial VA in Bonham, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - South Texas Veterans Health Care System - VISN 17 Network Contracting Office - Products/Services Requested: - Three (3) Hydromassage Dual Shower Tubs - Must include integrated scale and battery power - Ergonomic molded plastic construction with aluminum and stainless steel - USA 120V single phase AC 60 Hz electrical compatibility - Dimensions: approximately 1970-2520 mm length, 970 mm width - Water consumption: 185-310 liters - Designed for patient hygiene and care - Includes minimum one-year full-service warranty (parts and standard features) - Equipment must pass all required testing and inspections prior to use - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are named; market research is open to all qualified manufacturers or authorized distributors - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be suitable for medical use, with ergonomic and safety features - Full-service warranty for at least one year is mandatory - Compliance with domestic end product requirements - Responses should demonstrate ability to meet all salient characteristics - Place of Performance: - Sam Rayburn Memorial VA, Bonham, Texas - This is a sources sought/market research notice, not a solicitation for bids or proposals.

Description

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued only for information and planning purposes and does not constitute as a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. This synopsis aims to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339113 (size standard of 800 employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this source-sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 17 Network Contracting Office for the South Texas VAMC at 7400 Merton Minter Rd. San Antonio Texas 78229, is seeking sources that can provide three (3) Hydromassage Dual Shower Tubs with Scale and Battery Powered described in the Statement Of Work for salient characteristics.

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include the company name, address, point of contact, and size of business pursuant to the following questions:
(1) Is your business a: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or a distributor of the items being researched above? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above, do you alter; assemble; or modify; the items requested in any way? (5) If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; or modified. (6) Does your company have FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (7) If you are an FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC or federal contract holder, are the items you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? (8) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes. *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling, and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all the salient characteristics and SOW. (9) Are the items domestic end products (manufactured in the United States)? As stated in FAR 52.225-1 Buy American SUPPLIES Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Tammy.Wilson5@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 2:00 PM CST. May 20, 2026. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this source sought. Responses to this source s sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Please reference 36C25726Q0527.

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