THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARKET, AND CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice / RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice / RFI is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339113 (size standard of 800 Employees). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources capable of providing lead aprons and accessories equivalent to brand AADCO Medical, Inc. CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY UOM 0001 48" RACK 20 REG HANGERS 1 EA 0002 .35MM COMFORTLTIE VEST FEMALE LARGE PATTERN WISH 1 EA 0003 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0004 APRON ATTACHED BELT WITH VELCRO UPGRADE Attached, removable belt, buckle closure. 1 EA 0005 NAMETAG Swathy Puthalapattu, M.D. (White, Block) 1 EA 0006 MONOGRAM Pulmonology (White, Block) 1 EA 0007 .35MM COMFORTLITE KILT FEMALE LARGE PATTERN WISH 1 EA 0008 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0009 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED WISH 1 EA 0010 Premium thyroid material upgrade. 1 EA 0011 MONOGRAM Dr. Puthalapattu (White, Block) 1 EA 0012 .35MM COMFORTLITE VEST MALE XL PATTERN Los Muertos 1 EA 0013 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0014 APRON ATTACHED BELT WITH VELCRO UPGRADE Attached, removable belt, buckle closure. 1 EA 0015 NAMETAG Joe M., RN (Orange, Block) 1 EA 0016 MONOGRAM Cath Lab (Orange, Block) 1 EA 0017 .35MM COMFORTLITE KILT MALE LARGE Los Muertos 1 EA 0018 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0019 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Los Muertos 1 EA 0020 Premium thyroid material upgrade 1 EA 0021 MONOGRAM Cath Lab (Orange, Block) 1 EA 0022 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ FEMALE LARGE PATTERN Peacock 1 EA 0023 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0024 NAMETAG Yvonne D., C.N.M.T. (Tan, Block) 1 EA 0025 MONOGRAM Nuclear Medicine (Tan, Block) 1 EA 0026 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Peacock 1 EA 0027 Premium thyroid material upgrade. 1 EA 0028 MONOGRAM Nuc.Med. (Tan, Block) 1 EA 0029 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ FEMALE XL PATTERN Jeepers 1 EA 0030 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0031 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment of ComfortLite garment 2". 1 EA 0032 NAMETAG Daniela N.,, RN (Hot Pink, Block) 1 EA 0033 MONOGRAM 1 EA 0034 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Jeepers 1 EA 0035 Premium thyroid material upgrade 1 EA 0036 MONOGRAM 1 EA 0037 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ XXL FEMALE PATTERN Farm Animals 1 EA 0038 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0039 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment of ComfortLite garment 2". 1 EA 0040 NAMETAG Angelica E., RN (Black, Script) 1 EA 0041 MONOGRAM G.I. (Black, Script) 1 EA 0042 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Farm Animals 1 EA 0043 Premium thyroid material upgrade. 1 EA 0044 MONOGRAM G.I. (Black, Script) 1 EA 0045 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ FEMALE LARGE PATTERN Forest Green 1 EA 0046 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment of ComfortLite garment 2". 1 EA 0047 NAMETAG Naomi N., RN (White, Script) 1 EA 0048 MONOGRAM G.I. (White, Script) 1 EA 0049 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Forest Green 1 EA 0050 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ MALE MEDIUM PATTERN Digital Camo 1 EA 0051 MONOGRAM G.I. (White, Script) 1 EA 0052 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0053 NAMETAG Rey (Black, Block) 1 EA 0054 MONOGRAM G.I. (Black, Block) 1 EA 0055 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Digital Camo 1 EA 0056 MONOGRAM G.I. (Black, Block) 1 EA 0057 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ XXL FEMALE PATTERN Sassy 1 EA 0058 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0059 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment of ComfortLite garment 4". 1 EA 0060 NAMETAG Elisa M., RN (Hot Pink, Block) 1 EA 0061 MONOGRAM G.I. (Hot Pink, Block) 1 EA 0062 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Sassy 1 EA 0063 Premium thyroid material upgrade. 1 EA 0064 MONOGRAM G.I. (Hot Pink, Block) 1 EA 0065 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ MALE LARGE PATTERN navy 1 EA 0066 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0067 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment of ComfortLite garment 4". 1 EA 0068 NAMETAG Safet M., M.I.T. (White, Block) 1 EA 0069 MONOGRAM G.I. (White, Block) 1 EA 0070 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Navy 1 EA 0071 Premium thyroid material upgrade 1 EA 0072 MONOGRAM G.I. (White, Block) 1 EA 0073 .35MM COMFORTLTIE VEST FEMALE LARGE PATTERN Star Palm 1 EA 0074 NAMETAG Alicia A., RN (Black, Brush Script) 1 EA 0075 MONOGRAM G.I. (Black, Brush Script) 1 EA 0076 .35MM COMFORTLITE KILT FEMALE LARGE PATTERN Star Palm 1 EA 0077 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Star Palm 1 EA 0078 MONOGRAM G.I. (Black, Brush Script) 1 EA 0079 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ FEMALE XL PATTERN Wish 1 EA 0080 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0081 .35MM COMFORTLITE VEST MALE LARGE Blue Diamond 1 EA 0082 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment of ComfortLite garment 4". 1 EA 0083 APRON ATTACHED BELT WITH VELCRO UPGRADE Attached, removable belt, buckle closure. 1 EA 0084 NAMETAG Jennifer G., RN (Hot Pink, Block) 1 EA 0085 .35MM COMFORTLITE VEST MALE LARGE Blue Diamond 1 EA 0086 MONOGRAM G.I. (Hot Pink, Block) 1 EA 0087 APRON ATTACHED BELT WITH VELCRO UPGRADE Attached, removable belt, buckle closure. 1 EA 0088 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Wish 1 EA 0089 NAMETAG Dony D., M.I.T. (White, Brush Script) 1 EA 0090 Premium thyroid material upgrade 1 EA 0091 MONOGRAM G.I. (Hot Pink, Block) 1 EA 0092 MONOGRAM G.I. (White, Brush Script) 1 EA 0093 .35MM COMFORTLITE KILT MALE LARGE Blue Diamond 1 EA 0094 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Blue Diamond 1 EA 0095 MONOGRAM G.I. (White, Brush Script 1 EA 0096 .35MM COMFORTLITE VEST MALE SIZE 50 PATTERN Black Diamond 1 EA 0097 APRON ATTACHED BELT WITH VELCRO UPGRADE Attached, removable belt, buckle closure 1 EA 0098 NAMETAG Rene N., RT(R)(N.I.R) (Red, Block) 1 EA 0099 MONOGRAM IR/Cath Lab (Red, Block) 1 EA 0100 .35MM COMFORTLITE KILT MALE LARGE Black Diamond 1 EA 0101 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Black Diamond 1 EA 0102 MONOGRAM IR/Cath Lab (Red, Block) 1 EA 0103 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ FEMALE MEDIUM PATTERN Black Lace 1 EA 0104 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment of ComfortLite garment 2". 1 EA 0105 NAMETAG Alicia L., RT(R) (Fuchsia, Type) 1 EA 0106 MONOGRAM Radiology (Fuchsia, Type) 1 EA 0107 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Black Lace 1 EA 0108 MONOGRAM Radiology (Fuchsia, Type) 1 EA 0109 .35MM COMFORTLITE S BUCKLE MALE XL PATTERN Green Camo 1 EA 0110 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment of ComfortLite garment 4". 1 EA 0111 NAMETAG Daniel P., RT(R) (Gold, Block) 1 EA 0112 MONOGRAM Radiology (Gold, Block) 1 EA 0113 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Green Camo 1 EA 0114 MONOGRAM Radiology (Gold, Block) 1 EA 0115 .35MM COMFORTLITE VEST FEMALE SIZE 14 PATTERN Black Butterflies 1 EA 0116 NAMETAG Melissa D., RN (Pink, Type)/ 1 EA 0117 MONOGRAM G.I. (Pink, Type) 1 EA 0118 .35MM COMFORTLITE KILT FEMALE LARGE PATTERN Black Butterflies 1 EA 0119 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Black Butterflies 1 EA 0120 MONOGRAM G.I. (Pink, Type) 1 EA 0121 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ XXL FEMALE PATTERN Interstellar 1 EA 0122 Premium apron material upgrade 1 EA 0123 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment of ComfortLite garment 4". 1 EA 0124 NAMETAG Denise D., RN (White, Script) 1 EA 0125 MONOGRAM S.P.U. (White Script) *Add ELG-0549 Below monogram* 1 EA 0126 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Intersteller 1 EA 0127 Premium thyroid material upgrade 1 EA 0128 MONOGRAM S.P.U. (White, Script) 1 EA 0129 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ XXL FEMALE PATTERN Pretty Paws 1 EA 0130 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0131 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment of ComfortLite garment 4". 1 EA 0132 NAMETAG Laura E., RN (Hot Pink, Block) 1 EA 0133 MONOGRAM S.P.U. (Hot Pink, Block) 1 EA 0134 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Pretty Paws 1 EA 0135 Premium thyroid material upgrade 1 EA 0136 MONOGRAM S.P.U. (Hot Pink, Block) 1 EA 0137 .35MM COMFORTLITE S BUCKLE MALE LARGE PATTERN Forest Diamond 1 EA 0138 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment of ComfortLite garment 4". 1 EA 0139 NAMETAG Arturo Suplee, M.D. (White, Block) 1 EA 0140 MONOGRAM G.I. (White, Block) 1 EA 0141 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Forest Diamond 1 EA 0142 MONOGRAM Dr. Suplee (White, Block) 1 EA 0143 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ MALE XL PATTERN Navy Diamond 1 EA 0144 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment ofComfortLite garment 4". 1 EA 0145 NAMETAG Luis A., RN (White, Old English) 1 EA 0146 MONOGRAM G.I. (White, Old English) 1 EA 0147 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Navy Diamond 1 EA 0148 MONOGRAM G.I. (White, Old English) 1 EA 0149 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ MALE LARGE PATTERN Black Diamond 1 EA 0150 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment of ComfortLite garment 4". 1 EA 0151 NAMETAG Sean M., M.I.T. (White, Block) 1 EA 0152 MONOGRAM G.I. (White, Block) 1 EA 0153 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Black Diamond 1 EA 0154 MONOGRAM G.I. (White, Block 1 EA 0155 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ TAILORED SIZE Pretty Paisley 1 EA 0156 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0157 NAMETAG Lisa C., M.I.T. (Neon green, Block) 1 EA 0158 MONOGRAM G.I. (Neon green, Block) 1 EA 0159 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Pretty Paisley 1 EA 0160 Premium thyroid material upgrade 1 EA 0161 MONOGRAM G.I. (Neon green, Block) 1 EA 0162 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ TAILORED SIZE Harmony 1 EA 0163 Premium apron material upgrade. 1 EA 0164 NAMETAG Matt P., RN (White, Block 1 EA 0165 MONOGRAM G.I. (White, Block) 1 EA 0166 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD CUSTOM LG ATTACHED Harmony 1 EA 0167 Premium thyroid material upgrade. 1 EA 0168 MONOGRAM G.I. (White, Block) 1 EA 0169 .35MM COMFORTLITE WRAPAROUND MALE SIZE 46 PATTERN Black 1 EA 0170 NAMETAG Tim James, R.S.O. (White, Block) 1 EA 0171 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Black 1 EA 0172 MONOGRAM Tim James, R.S.O. (White, Block) 1 EA 0173 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ MALE XL PATTERN Money 1 EA 0174 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment of ComfortLite garment 4. 1 EA 0175 NAMETAG Jose A., Tech (Black, Block) 1 EA 0176 MONOGRAM G.I. (Black, Block) 1 EA 0177 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Money 1 EA 0178 MONOGRAM G.I. (Black, Block) 1 EA 0179 .5MM COMFORTLITE VEST MALE XL PATTERN The Beat 1 EA 0180 Premium apron material upgrade 1 EA 0181 APRON ATTACHED BELT WITH VELCRO UPGRADE Attached, removable belt, buckle closure 1 EA 0182 COMFORTLITE SLEEVE LARGE CUSTOM The Beat 2 EA 0183 Premium thyroid material upgrade 2 EA 0184 NAMETAG Helge Simon, M.D. (White, Block) 1 EA 0185 MONOGRAM Cardiology/E.P. (White, Block) 1 EA 0186 .5MM COMFORTLITE KILT MALE LARGE PATTERN The Beat 1 EA 0187 Premium apron material upgrade 1 EA 0188 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED The Beat 1 EA 0189 Premium thyroid material upgrade 1 EA 0190 MONOGRAM Dr. Simon (White, Block) 1 EA 0191 .35MM COMFORTLITE WAIST ADJ FEMALE LARGE PATTERN Sassy 1 EA 0192 Premium apron material upgrade 1 EA 0193 COMFORTLITE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Length adjustment for ComfortLite garment 4". 1 EA 0194 NAMETAG Brigitte L., RN (Hot Pink, Script) 1 EA 0195 MONOGRAM G.I. (Hot Pink, Script) 1 EA 0196 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Sassy 1 EA 0197 Premium thyroid material upgrade 1 EA 0198 MONOGRAM G.I. (Hot Pink, Script) 1 EA 0199 .35MM COMFORTLITE VEST FEMALE MEDIUM PATTERN Black Skulls 1 EA 0200 APRON ATTACHED BELT WITH VELCRO UPGRADE Attached, removable belt, buckle closure 1 EA 0201 NAMETAG Christy M., RN (Hot Pink, Script) 1 EA 0202 MONOGRAM G.I. (Hot Pink, Script) 1 EA 0203 .35MM COMFORTLITE KILT FEMALE MEDIUM PATTERN Black Skulls 1 EA 0204 MAGNALATCH COMFORTLITE THYROID SHIELD COLORED AND ATTACHED Black Skulls 1 EA 0205 MONOGRAM G.I. (Hot Pink, Script) 1 EA SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Must include Lead Aprons, Thyroid Shields, Lead Kilts, and Hanger Rack. Must be able to adjust lead aprons length as well as from the waist. Must have Lead Kilt and Vest options for full body protection with no less than .35mm and no more than .5mm lead protection. Must have thyroid shield protection option for extra protection minimizing radiation exposure. Must offer a male wrap around option designed for flexible comfort, and lumbar support with maximum protection. Must have option of attached belt with Velcro closure to provide easy on and off convenience as well as removable belt with buckle enclosure. Must have color customizable embroidered monograms and Velcro nametag options to help distinguish end users. Aprons must come with lifetime warranty. Vendor must confirm Monograms and Nametags with POC prior to manufacturing. The list of lead apron characteristics is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, of the supplies/services that are required. If your company is interested and capable of providing the required supplies/services, please provide the information indicated below. Incomplete responses to the questions below this notice will not be accepted. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can/cannot meet the list of SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. For instances where your company cannot meet the SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirement(s), please explain. For instances where your company can meet the SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirement(s), please show how your company meets/exceeds each requirement. (2) Please review the list of SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS and provide any additional feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (3) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (4) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI? (5) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can your company provide a solution to the required supplies/services described in the list of SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS? (6) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of contact and size status (if available). (7) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified. (8) Limitations on Subcontracting: How does your business ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in 13 CFR § 125.6? (9) Are the items you are identifying/providing considered Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) items as defined in FAR Part 2.101 under commercial items? (10) Non-Manufacturer Rule: If applicable, can you confirm your business complies with the Non-Manufacturer rule? Specifically, does your company: Provide a product from a small business manufacturer or processor? Not exceed 500 employees? Primarily engage in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied? Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? (11) Please indicate whether your product conforms to the requirements of the Buy American Act? (12) What is your lead time to deliver a single unit with all components? Is there scale in lead time with greater quantities? Please elaborate. (13) What is estimated life span of your solution? What support/services does that entail? (14) Does your proposed equipment have FDA clearance? Please specify what FDA clearance(s) have been obtained. (15) Does your organization offer a leasing solution? Please elaborate. (16) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number(s). (17) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder, are all the items/solutions you are providing information about available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract. (18) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. (19) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to
[email protected]. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 by 10:00 AM Pacific Local Time. All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI are not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. If further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcement is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to the specific posting separately IAW the specifications of that announcement.