Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify U.S. small‑business manufacturers that can supply domestic equivalents to the DRE Avela procedure chair and pneumatic‑assisted stirrups for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in Puerto Rico. The solicitation seeks brand‑name or equal products that meet or exceed the listed specifications, along with on‑site assembly, installation, and training. Vendors must submit a capability statement by the deadline; responses are not evaluated for award but will inform future procurements.
• Required items: 3 DRE Avela procedure chairs (model # CESS‑A‑7AVELA) and 2 pairs of pneumatic‑assisted stirrups (model # 80G11).
• Additional deliverables: freight (dock‑to‑dock), installation, and initial orientation/training.
• Performance criteria: motorized adjustments, 240° rotation, memory positions, ISO 13485 certification, FDA‑registered facility, and factory‑trained technicians.
• Place of performance: VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Carolina, Puerto Rico.
• Target vendors: U.S. small businesses (≤800 employees) under NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing).
• Submission: capability statement via email to Camille Alderman by 4 PM EST, 22 Sep 2026.