SAM #36C25626Q0867

VA Market Research for Adaptive Toyota Sienna Hybrid (BraunAbility Conversion) and Camry LE Vehicles

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO 16), is conducting market research for the procurement of two adaptive vehicles to support Veterans with spinal cord injuries or disabilities at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO 16) - Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - OEMs and Vendors: - Toyota (OEM for both vehicles) - BraunAbility (OEM for the van conversion) - Products/Services Requested: - 1 x 2025/2026 Toyota Sienna Hybrid with BraunAbility XT Conversion Van - Features: Reduced/zero effort steering, interior transfer seat base, passenger side training brake, left foot accelerator, multiple interchangeable hand controls (amputee ring, V-Grip spinner-knob, tri-pin steering device, palm grip spinner-knob, knob steering device, various electromechanical column mount hand controls) - 1 x 2025/2026 Toyota Camry LE Adaptive Sedan - Features: Minimum 99 cubic feet passenger volume, 42 inches front legroom, 38 inches headroom, passenger side training brake, left foot accelerator, multiple interchangeable hand controls as above - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vehicles must be new (2025/2026 model year) - Adaptive features for accessibility and driver training - Vendors must confirm access to OEM parts and authorized distributor status - No grey market items accepted - Compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule required - Market research only; not a solicitation

Description

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI) 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 GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI

1. Title: 2025/2026 Toyota Sienna Hybrid with Conversion & Toyota Camry LE

2. Purpose: The purpose of this Sources Sought is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:

Model / Part Number Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment Qty Vehicle New 2025/2026 Toyota Sienna Hybrid/with Braun Conversion

1-EA Vehicle New 2025/2026 Toyota Camry LE 1-EA

The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 336110 is 1500 (employees or dollars).

1. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this Sources Sought.
   Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the Sources Sought:

Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured? For example: City/State, Country

Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a small or large business? Yes or No

Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Yes or No

Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement?

The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.

Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:

Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Unique Entity ID (UEI) #: ________________________________________________

Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 336110 NAICS code?

Please provide proof of qualifications.

Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General
Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), (FSS) Federal Supply Service and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?

 If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. 

1. Opportunity/Market Pricing: Michael E. DeBakey (MEDVAMC) is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the HOUSTON VAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation.

2. Sources Sought responses are due by 3:00pm (CST), Tuesday April 14, 2026; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to tiffany.burks@va.gov

The subject line shall read: Michael E. DeBakey VAMC Toyota Sienna Hybrid with Conversion & Toyota Camry LE. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by Michael E. DeBakey VAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC Purchasing and Contract Team.

1. Contact Information:

   Tiffany Burks tiffany.burks@va.gov

Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!

Additional Links:Department of Veteran Affairs

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