The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of supplying a sit‑to‑stand patient lift (brand name or equal). This Sources Sought notice seeks information on existing contracts, small‑business status, pricing, and OEM authorization to help shape the upcoming procurement strategy (potential set‑aside, sole source, or unrestricted). Respondents must submit basic company data, contact details, SAM registration, NAICS code, size classification, and any relevant GSA/FSS contract numbers by the deadline. No formal offer is required; the VA will use the responses to determine feasibility and pricing benchmarks for a future solicitation.
• Requirement: Supply of sit‑to‑stand patient lift equipment.
• Target audience: Small businesses, SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and any vendor with existing GSA/VA contracts.
• Response deadline: 3 PM Central Time, Friday October 2, 2026.
• Information requested: Business name, address, point of contact, SAM UID, NAICS, size, ownership status, OEM dealer/distributor letter, and any GSA/FSS contract numbers.
• Purpose: To gauge market capacity, pricing, and small‑business availability for a future VA procurement.