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This is NOT a solicitation or request for quote (RFQ). This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP). This is NOT a job advertisement for hiring employees. The VA is seeking QUALIFIED VENDORS to provide a very brief response to this notice including only just what is asked for in this notice below. This is sources sought notice to industry and the only information is posted on Contract Opportunities web page at SAM.gov. Sources sought means seeking qualified vendors. The attachments included on the Contract Opportunities page do not include any additional information.
If your company is interested, please read this notice entirely and submit the required information, as requested herein.
Vehicle Transfer Simulator/Training Aid
George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center
Salt Lake City, UT
BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK
(This is for information only)
IMPORTANT NOTE: This Sources Sought is for market research purposes only (to determine the socioeconomic status of interested companies). No award will be made off this posting.
The Salt Lake City VA Health Care System (SLCVAHCS) requires one (1) vehicle transfer simulator with a heigh adjustment system that enables safe and controlled training and practice for patients learning how to transfer in and out of vehicles safely. The current brand identified is the TRAN-SIT (WT-960) Car Transfer Simulator see image below for example. This posting is to determine if there are any other brands that meet the salient characteristics below for the station s needs.
TRAN-SIT Car Transfer Simulator Brand Name or Equal
Salient Characteristics:
Car Transfer Simulator:
- All steel construction
- Stationary Feet and Retractable Casters
- Steering Wheel with Tilt-Column
- Dashboard Instrument Cluster Decal
- Vinyl bucket seat with seat tracks
- Seat belt and shoulder strap
- Fully functional door, arm rest, handles, lock, and key
- Open design for easy access by therapist
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Height Adjustment System:
- Height Adjustment lifts to maximum door height of 40
- Foot Operated height adjustment pump w/ controlled slow-speed descent
- Dimensions: Total footprint 48 in W x 60 in L x 56 in H; 500 lb
The Contractor, its employees, agents, and subcontractors shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose of fulfilling the PWS and shall be considered employees of the Contractor. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, shipping, transportation, insurances, licenses, certifications, and supervision necessary to provide services in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor is responsible for all charges and fees related to disposal of materials generated by the Contractor.
This is anticipated to be a commercial supply acquisition under the authority of FAR Part 12, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items.
The products will be delivered to the following location:
George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center
500 Foothill Dr.,
Salt Lake City, UT 84148
IMPORTANT NOTE: This RFI (Request for Information) is for information only.
No award will be made from this RFI.
QUALIFIED VENDOR: A qualified source has the a) necessary equipment, vehicles, personnel, resources and current operations as well as b) recent experience (within past 3 years) of performing services of a comparable size, scope and complexity, AND c) OEM certified technicians to perform services with unrestricted access to the facility during inclement weather, as well as immediate access to OEM software updates. A qualified source also has current and valid registration in System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov). A qualified source will also be able to comply with Limitations of Subcontracting pursuant to FAR 19.507.
Please communicate via e-mail to Stephanie.Cahill@VA.Gov by 12:00 MST on July 29th, 2026, as to your company s ability to perform service per this brief Scope of Work.
If interested, please provide the following:
Provide company s capability statement describing ability to provide equipment that meets or conforms to the salient characteristics listed above *include specification or brochure documents for confirmation of equivalent products*
Company s business size in relation to NAICS 333310 (**feedback welcome on appropriate NAICS) and socio-economic category (SDVOSB/VOSB/WOSB/Large Business):
SAM UEI:
FSS/GSA contract # (if applicable):
**Indicate Open Market if items are not included on FSS/GSA/etc.**
Estimated delivery lead time:
Where are the products manufactured/COO:
Only written responses, to items 1 through 6 above, will be accepted at this stage. Information is being gathered for market research purposes only. Industry exchanges and vendor teleconferences are at the discretion of the Contract Specialist. This is not a request for quotes.
DISCLAIMER: This is a Request for Information (RFI) from industry in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e) and on the requirement, that exists for the VA Medical Center(s) identified in this RFI. This is not a request for quote and not a contract. This announcement is not a request for proposals; therefore, responses to the RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No classified information should be included in the RFI response. Should you have concerns regarding this RFI you may request to contact the Contracting Office that will be assigned this requirement by emailing the sender of this RFI.
Questions must be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist. Requests for VA-business sensitive information, to include VA budget information, VA acquisition planning information, acquisition methods, strategies and set-asides must be addressed via the VA FOIA process: https://www.va.gov/foia/
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