6515--NEW - CARDIOLOGY EXAM CHAIRS El Paso
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for Cardiology Exam Chairs for the El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System (EPVAHCS). This requirement is for new, Brand Name or Equal Champion T4-BC Stretcher Chairs with specific features to accommodate bariatric patients and enhance safety. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due June 5, 2026, by 12:00 pm Central Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision and installation of Cardiology Exam Chairs or equivalent, which must meet stringent salient characteristics, including:
- CPR "code arrest" button and ability to accommodate a backboard.
- Oxygen tank holder and collapsible IV poles.
- Power height adjustment and gas-spring assisted backrest.
- Patient Transfer Position (PTP) for safe patient transfer.
- Minimum seat width of 26 inches.
- Lockable steerable wheels and quick-release side/head rails.
- Minimum two rechargeable/interchangeable batteries.
- Minimum two-year warranty (six-year on frame/welds).
- Memory foam cushions and AC/DC capability. Equipment must be new, not remanufactured, and the contractor must be an OEM authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller. Troubleshooting, repair services, and telephone support (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mountain Time) are also required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Base period from June 22, 2026, to June 21, 2027.
- Delivery: Within 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the El Paso VHCS Warehouse.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with an 800-employee size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026, 12:00 pm Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email to Janice Malbon (janice.malbon@va.gov) with a specific subject line.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable responsible offeror.
- Technical Acceptability: Offers must clearly demonstrate meeting all salient characteristics, with side-by-side comparisons required for "equal" items.
- Technical Questions Deadline: May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT, via email to Janice Malbon.
Additional Notes
Drop shipping is not acceptable; deliveries must be received and handled by installers. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of any amendments. Incomplete packages will not be reviewed.