Sources Sought for Brand Name or Equal to RT300 Cycle and Xcite2 for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Project ID: 36C26326Q0683 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	VISN 23: Midwest Health Care Network
Deadline	05/14/26
Posted	05/07/26
Estimated Value	$40,000 - $90,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
PSC	6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
Location	Department of Veteran Affairs Minneapolis VA Health Care System Minneapolis, MN 55417 United States

Description

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The Minneapolis Health Care System requires Mobile Functional Electrical Stimulation Therapy System and Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycle system with the Salient Characteristics listed below. This is a sources sought looking for businesses to provide the supplies listed below for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement. If you are a vendor that can provide the requested information above and required supplies described below with competitive pricing, send your information (to include your organization's Unique Entity Identifier number) with a description of proof of capability to: theresa.thunder@va.gov on or before May 14th, 2026. Only emailed responses will be considered. Additionally, please provide answers as appropriate to the following questions in the table below with your response to this sources sought. Failure to respond to the following questions may affect the acquisition strategy. 1. Identify your organization's socio-economic category. 2. Identify the brand name equipment and if your organization is the manufacturer of the requested equipment. If you are not the manufacturer, identify the manufacturer of the equipment that you will provide, their socio-economic category and a letter showing that your organization is an authorized distributor for the requested supplies. 3. Fill out the certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2(b), identifying the item and its country of origin. ( https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_2__d3401e52). If the product is a US domestic end product, write in USA for the item's country of origin. 4. State whether any of the requested supplies may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.). 5. Address whether your organization meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-121/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR0fca5207262de47/section-121.406#p-121.406(b)). 6. Provide estimated shipping and delivery information for the requested supplies (e.g. Expected lead time on delivery). *If applicable, VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.* *If applicable, VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items, will apply to the potential solicitation.* *If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses. *

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is seeking to procure equipment for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The goal of this contract is to enhance the rehabilitation capabilities for Veterans, particularly those with spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions. The equipment will assist in promoting blood circulation, muscle strengthening, and overall functional activity in neurologically impaired patients. Work Details The contract involves the procurement of a Mobile Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Therapy System and a Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycle Exercise System. The salient characteristics required include: - Brand name or equal to RTI FES Cycle manufactured by Restorative Therapies: - Provides real-time biofeedback - Uses integrated functional electrical stimulation targeting various muscle groups - Minimum of 12 channels of stimulation - Features such as auto-progression, remote adjustability, and portability with wheels - Brand name or equal to Xcite2 manufactured by Restorative Therapies: - 12 channels of FES - Battery-powered with mobile therapy cart - Includes stimulation cables and electrodes - Onsite training and advanced course scholarships for CEUs. The systems must support Activities of Daily Living (ADL) training and provide high-repetition practice for neuromuscular re-education. A detailed list of therapy protocols for upper extremity (UE), lower extremity (LE), and general activities is included, along with the ability to track patient progress during rehabilitation. Period of Performance Delivery, installation, and training shall be completed no longer than 60 days from the award date. Place of Performance Department of Veteran Affairs, Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis MN 55417

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