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This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided.   Responses shall be submitted to Tyrone Whalen at Tyrone.Whalen@va.gov by COB 06/10/2024 SUBJECT: RFI 36C26024Q0613 Recumbent Trikes.  This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified sources of supply and determine the socioeconomic size classification of the supplier and manufacturer of the end item.  Interested companies shall provide, at a minimum, the following information with their response;   Company Name and Address: Point of Contact (POC) Name: Email Address: Phone Number: DUNS Number/UNIQUE SAM ID: Brochures of their offered equipment.  The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339920 Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing. Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. 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Multiple frame styles and products are needed to support the evaluation process. This is required for larger riders. Parking Brake Overall width 33.4\"--34.4\" Seat height: 13.5 , Seat Width: 17.5\", seat depth: 11 Seat angle adjust 45 - 51 degrees Rider weight limit: 330 lbs 26\" Rear Wheel Track width 31.5\" Wheel base 43.3\"-46.3\" Ground clearance 6.3\" Mesh Seat Neck Rest Easy adjust kit for multiple riders Helping handles Wrist rests/ hand rest to prevent repetitive strain Easy legs pendulum pedal with crank shorteners (left and right) Crank width adjusters Pair block pedals Indirect Steering Cycle selected must be reasonably serviceable by bike repair shop in our geographical location HP Velotechnik Gekko FX26 Recumbent Trike or equal: This equipment is needed to evaluate patient postural needs, orthopedic protection, and safe operation of device before we can order through PSAS to issue same or similar device to the Veteran. Multiple frame styles and products are needed to support the evaluation process. This device is required to evaluate average sized riders with impaired right hand grip strength. 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