The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure custom mobile Orthotic & Prosthetic (O&P) laboratories to ensure accessible, world-class O&P care to Veterans living in rural communities. The vendor will be responsible for supplying the vehicle chassis, all design, engineering, modifications, tools, equipment, supplies, training, and user manuals. Each mobile O&P lab shall be delivered as a "turnkey", complete product with custom features such as enclosed walls, ceiling, floor, and partitions, workbench, grinder, and dust mitigation system, engine-driven heating/cooling system, and more. The contractor shall guarantee vehicle modifications for a minimum of twelve years from delivery and provide all labor, parts, materials, travel, and logistics necessary to restore failed or degraded equipment to full operational capability.
Some key features and requirements of the mobile O&P lab include:
• Enclosed walls, ceiling, floor, and partitions
• Workbench, grinder, and dust mitigation system
• Engine-driven heating/cooling system
• Fuel-fired heating system
• Battery powered electrical system including inverter and direct Li-ion power to select equipment
• Fume mitigation system
• Shelving and modular tool storage areas
• 100+ tools/supplies
• Procurement of all items
• CONUS delivery