6530--Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) Chairs - BRAND Name or Equal

SOL #: 36C24626Q0566Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)

HAMPTON, VA, 23667, United States

Place of Performance

Fayetteville, North Carolina

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, And Supplies (6530)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4ecf454a1029427e99eb805496143300/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 29, 2026

Last Updated

May 11, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM

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), specifically the Network Contracting Office 6 (36C246), is soliciting proposals for the procurement of three (3) Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) Chairs for the Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by May 14, 2026, at 09:00 EDT.

Scope of Work

This solicitation seeks three (3) MBSS Chairs, which must be brand name or equal, meeting or exceeding specified salient characteristics. These chairs are intended to function as a combined transport, procedure, and reclined device to streamline study workflow and reduce patient transfers. Key characteristics include:

Imaging Compatibility: Unobstructed, artifact-free view for imaging (radiolucency).
Patient Positioning: 90-degree seat rotation, Fowler/backrest adjustments up to 90°.
Adjustability: Seat height adjustable (19" to 30" or 33"), potentially powered/hydraulic.
Safety: Patient safety straps, fold-away/swing-down armrests, locking casters.
Portability: Small base footprint, maneuverable in restricted rooms, 5-inch casters.
Hygiene: Easy-to-clean, antibacterial surfaces (e.g., Silverguard).
Power: Rechargeable battery with charging system. The contractor must also provide installation and end-user training, along with a standard manufacturer industry warranty.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
Period of Performance: Base Period from May 31, 2026, to May 30, 2027.
NAICS Code: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing.
Product/Service Code: 6530 - Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies.
Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
Quote Due Date: May 14, 2026, at 09:00 EDT.
Questions Deadline: May 11, 2026, at 11:00 am EST.
Delivery: Required no later than June 1, 2026, to 7300 S. Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304.
Price Firmness: Prices must be held firm for 150 calendar days from quote receipt.

Submission & Evaluation

Offerors must email a completed, signed quote in PDF format to chellry.whittier@va.gov. The subject line must include the solicitation number (36C24626Q0566). Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quotation is most advantageous, considering Technical and Price factors. Technical evaluation will assess how well proposed products meet or exceed requirements, while price evaluation will assess reasonableness. Offerors are required to have an active Federal Government registration in SAM.gov.