SAM #36C24126Q0463

Procurement of Ferno Evacuation Chairs and Accessories for White River Junction VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure Ferno evacuation chairs and accessories for the White River Junction VA Medical Center to enhance emergency preparedness and life safety compliance. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1, West Haven CT - Regional Procurement Office East, VISN 1 - OEM Highlight: - Ferno Washington, Inc. (brand name only requirement) - Products Requested: - 8 Ferno Transcend Stair Chairs (Model/Part No. 0731406) - Features: manual standard chair, rear wheel locks, flip-up handles, telescopic U-bar, footrest, manual trax, EZGlide belted track system, 500lb capacity, ergonomic multiposition lift handles, compact folding, swivel wheels, reflective markings, restraint system - 8 Wall Mount Brackets (Model/Part No. 0822096) - Compatible with EZ-Glide and Transcend stair chairs - 8 Storage Covers (Model/Part No. 0314023) - For EZ Glide evacuation chairs - Services Requested: - Delivery, on-site assembly, installation, and training for staff - Provision of user and service manuals, cleaning instructions - At least a one-year manufacturer warranty - Unique Requirements: - All equipment must be new and compliant with VA standards - Installation and training coordinated with VA Emergency Manager - Delivery and installation within 30-45 days after order, during business hours (including weekends, excluding federal holidays) - Supports compliance with life safety codes and emergency preparedness - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $38,985.44 for the full procurement - Place of Performance: - White River Junction VA Medical Center, Vermont

Description

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Effective Date: 01/15/2026 Revision: 03 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01. This solicitation is set aside for : SDVOSB The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 800 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6515. The Contracting Activity intends to procure 8 Transcend Stair Chairs, Model No. 0731406, with the accessories listed below, manufactured by Ferno Washington, Inc. Delivery shall be to: White River Junction VA Medical Center 163 Veterans Drive White River Junction, VT 05001-0001 Funding: 405-26-3-4121-0025. This is a brand name only requirement. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure 0731406 Transcend manual standard chair PRE-BUILTTRANSCEND INCLUDES:REAR WHEEL LOCKSFLIP-UP HANDLESTELESCOPIC U-BARFOOTRESTMANUAL TRAX 8 EACH 0822096 BRACKET, WALL MOUNT 59-T Wall bracket is compatible with the EZ-Glide and Transcend stair chairs 8 EACH 0314023 COVER, STORAGE,59 EZ GLIDE COVER, STORAGE,59 EZ GLIDE 8 EACH Objective The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to outline the tasks and responsibilities of the awarded Contractor in relation to the provision of Ferno Evacuation Chairs. This document highlights the technical specifications and services requested by the White River Junction VAMC for consideration regarding the purchase of Ferno Evacuation Chairs. Vendors under this proposal shall provide all equipment, accessories, applicable training, and manuals. Project Management / Equipment Implementation Product delivery will be the responsibility of the Vendors working with the White River Junction VAHCS project management POC. The Vendor will be responsible for coordinating and performing the delivery, implementation, and training for the devices. Background/Justification The White River Junction VA Medical Center requires the procurement of Ferno evacuation chairs to ensure the safe, timely, and compliant evacuation of patients, visitors, and staff during emergency incidents. Our facility has multiple areas where patients with limited mobility would be unable to self-evacuate in the event of fire, power loss, elevator outages, or other emergencies requiring vertical movement. Evacuation chairs are an essential component of life safety compliance and directly support The Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and VA emergency preparedness requirements. Currently, the facility does not have an adequate number of evacuation chairs strategically placed, and the existing chairs are outdated and require replacement to maintain operational readiness. This presents a risk in any situation where elevators cannot be used or where rapid evacuation is required. Safety, safe patient handling, and Emergency management have currently in use Ferno chairs previously purchased. Equipment Specifications Equipment: All equipment must be new, state of the art, and not recertified nor refurbished. All equipment must be compliant with current VA requirements including vendor supported operating systems. System Equipment Set-up of chair Other (1) User Manuals (1) Service Manuals (1) Cleaning instructions Services Training Installation [See below] Training Provided / Training Materials Vendor will be required to provide 1 user manual. Vendor will be required to provide 1 service manual. Vendor will be required to provide an on-station in-service on the proper use and setup. Vendor will be required to provide the cleaning methods/guidelines for equipment. All employees who will be utilizing the equipment, including Providers, Technicians, Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Engineering, and Clinic staff members (

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