Department of Veterans Affairs, Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center Research & Development, Richmond VAMC has a requirement to purchase Easy Stand PNG50024 Glider, Large and components (Brand Name or Equal), as described below, to be utilized in support of a research project. The standing frame will be used to help participants prepare for exoskeleton assisted walking (EAW) in association with the study protocol for CSP 2003, VA central IRB project 15-11, titled Exoskeletal-Assisted Walking in Persons with SCI: Impact on Quality of Life . The standing frame will be used during the screening phase of the study. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (large business, small business, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.), relative to NAICS code 339112. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Based on responses to this synopsis, the Government may issue this RFQ as a Brand Name or Equal requirement in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.211-73 on eBuy or Fed Biz Ops. The Brand Name or Equal to PNG50024 Glider, Large will include the following specifications: Salient Characteristics are as follows The vendor must be able to provide a product brand name or equal to the above. Delivery Information: Department of Veterans Affairs Richmond VAMC VA Cooperative Studies Program 1201 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond VA 23249-0001 Performance Period: Anticipated delivery within 90 calendar days of award, unless otherwise specified at time of order. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, however; any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Friday, March 31 2016, 16:00 EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Elaine DiBucci at [email protected] and should include company name, address, point of contact, business size, and product information. No telephone responses will be accepted. This notice is to assist the Government in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement.

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