U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Patient Transfer Chairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Updated Jul 8, 2026 · 19:33 UTC
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This is a Sources Sought notice.

The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.

The VA needs a small business to provide patient transfer chairs for its clinics.

Key Details

The VA needs a new Raizer II Battery Mobile Lifting Chair (Name Brand or Equal) and slings for patient lifts to prevent patient falls and staff injuries.

  • What exactly do they need?

The VA wants a low-profile recovery chair that can lift patients safely and efficiently. The chair must have a lithium-ion battery, lift patients in 20-30 seconds, and have a 300lb minimum lift capacity. It should also come with a transport bag, rechargeable charger, and a sound and light indicator for assembly.

  • What's the contract structure and timeline?

The notice doesn't say.

  • How will they pick the winner?

The notice doesn't say.

  • When and how do you bid?

The notice doesn't say.

Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit (if any).
  • Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification (if any).

Primary point of contact

Name
Michael A Shook
Email
michael.shook@va.gov
Phone
813-972-2000 Ext 2819
Office
Contract Specialist

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