6515--VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Hand & Recumbent Cycles 36C24425Q0960

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, to provide three adaptive road bikes to the Geriatrics and Extended Care Division for their recreational adaptive biking program. This requirement is for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, H. John Heinz III Campus, located in Pittsburg, PA 15215. The full solicitation will be posted on the Contract Opportunities website at www.sam.gov on or about September 10th, 2025. The full solicitation will be unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this procurement is 339920 Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing: the size standard is 750 employees. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation package and any other pertinent information and for downloading their own copy of the solicitation package. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on this site. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining all amendments. All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer at keri.hester1@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any quotes or proposal preparation costs. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation because of this notice. No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation. All interested parties must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines prior to award. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. The point of contact is Contracting Officer, Keri Hester, email: keri.hester1@va.gov.

Scope: Geriatrics and Extended Care Recreation Therapy and Creative Arts Therapy (RCAT) Division at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is requesting two (2) handcycles and one (1) recumbent bicycle for both inpatient and outpatient adaptive cycling programs. These bikes will be used to open a new recreational innovative adaptive biking program working on physical endurance, stability, sitting tolerance, injury recovery, etc. to increase mobility, therapy, exercise, socialization with others and veteran s self-esteem. General Requirements: The characteristics set forth in this proposal are the minimum performance characteristics and should not be construed as limiting the overall quality, quantity, or performance of the instrument. The offerer is required to meet or exceed the minimum characteristics and will need to provide adequate documents to illustrate the performance capabilities of the offered products. Instrument requirements: Bike #1: Three-wheel, recumbent bicycle for trail use Foldable frame Foot pedaled Low center of gravity for stability Weight capacity up to 400 lbs Responsive steering and handling Similar the Catrike Trail recumbent bicycle for reference Bike #2 Three-wheel, upright bicycle for trail use Hand pedaled Sliding adjustable seat for easy transfer and fittings to accommodate the maximum number of Veteran riders. Weight capacity up to 350 lbs Similar to the Excelerator Handcycle for reference Bike #3 Upright, trunk-powered riding position Hand pedaled Center-Frame layout to facilitate rider transfers Highly and easily adjustable seating and positioning system Steering dampener Similar to the Force G Handcycle for reference DELIVERY: All items will be delivered to: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System HJH Campus Bldg. 70 Room 2A230 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, excluding holidays All deliveries must be coordinated in advance with the program manager on a mutually agreed upon date and time.