6515--Therapy Chairs and Blanket Warmer

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARKET, AND CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute 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/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice / RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice / RFI is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339113 (size standard of 800 Employees). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published. STATEMENT OF WORK Scope: The Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a contractor to provide therapy chairs equivalent to the PINESTAR Injection/Resting Chair Model 214-210 and a blanket warming cabinet equivalent to the PINESTAR Model PTI-750 to ensure stable, appropriate seating for patients receiving injections or needing supervised rest during inpatient and outpatient procedures. Both the therapy chair and blanket warmer cabinet are provided for patient comfort during the Nuclear Medicine procedures. Place of Performance: The Department of Veterans Affairs VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90073 Deliverables: CLIN Description/Product Name QTY UOM 0001 Therapy Chair equivalent to PINESTAR Injection/Resting Chair Model 214-210 5 EA 0002 Blanket Warmer Cabinet PINESTAR Model PTI-750 1 EA NOTE: Potential quoters must be aware that the items being acquired are procured as Brand Name or Equal. For those items that are or equal , a description of the salient characteristics is outlined below. It is quoter s responsibility to demonstrate its quote meeting the salient physical and functional characteristics included in this solicitation. If the quote does NOT demonstrate, the offer will be considered non-responsive. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can satisfy the requirement by providing the brand name or equal to the supplies being requested. Salient Characteristics Therapy Chairs: Must be designed for the patient to sit upright during medical injections and to recline in three different reclining positions after injection to provide patient comfort for long resting periods. Must provide a minimum of three different recline positions and feature an infinitely adjustable back. Must offer deep recline and Trendelenburg positions. Must have a release handle that spans the entire width of chair back. Must have a minimum of four (4) total lock and directional steel locking casters. Must have side panels that are removable for transferring to a wheelchair or for cleaning. Must have a weight capacity for 450 500-pound patients. Must meet AB2998 flammability requirements. Blanket Warmer Cabinet Must hold a minimum of 25 blankets to provide patient comfort. Door must be fully gasketed closure with a magnetic closure. All chamber surface temperatures must be monitored, providing an efficient balance of heat, low energy consumption, and minimal heat loss. The list of DRAFT characteristics is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, of the supplies/services that are required. If your company is interested and capable of providing the required supplies/services, please provide the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can/cannot meet the list of SOW requirements. For instances where your company cannot meet the SOW requirement(s), please explain. For instances where your company can meet the SOW requirement(s), please show how your company meets/exceeds each requirement. (2) Please review the list of SOW requirements and provide any additional feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (3) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large