6530--Patient Lifts Grand Junction VA Medical Center

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This is NOT a solicitation or request for quote (RFQ). This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP). This is NOT a job advertisement for hiring employees. The VA is seeking QUALIFIED VENDORS to provide a very brief response to this notice including only just what is asked for in this notice below. This is sources sought notice to industry and the only information is posted on Contract Opportunities web page at SAM.gov. Sources sought means seeking qualified vendors. The attachments included on the Contract Opportunities page do not include any additional information.

If your company is interested, please read this notice entirely and submit the required information, as requested herein.
Ceiling Mounted Patient Lifts
Grand Junction VA Medical Center, Colorado

BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK
(This is for information only)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This Sources Sought is for market research purposes only (to determine the socioeconomic status of interested companies). No award will be made off this posting.

The Grand Junction VA Health Care System (GRJ VAHCS) requires an overall total of (27) patient lifts over the next few years.

CLIN
Description
Qty
Unit
0001
Patient Lifts
*Brand Name or Equal to ARJO Maxi Sky 2
3
EA
0002
Patient Lifts (Bariatric)
*Brand Name or Equal to ARJO Maxi Sky 2 Plus
2
EA
0003
Installation
1
JB
1001
Patient Lifts
*Brand Name or Equal to ARJO Maxi Sky 2
11
EA
1002
Installation
1
JB
2001
Patient Lifts
*Brand Name or Equal to ARJO Maxi Sky 2
11
EA
2002
Installation
1
JB
Salient Characteristics:

Base Year of Contract
Vendor to provide three (3) 600lb Patient Lifts,
CLIN 0001 Deliverable - 600lb patient lift shall have:
Maximum safe working load of 600lbs
Battery Charger input 100-240 VAC at 50-60Hz
Power and charging capabilities without the use of a charging/ docking station.

Track system with inline charging capability
Hand remote with up and down pushbutton selection
Emergency Stop Cord to stop all electric functions
Emergency brake
Emergency Lowering Mechanism
Tilt and recline features; tilt control bar and setting
Associated Attachments for spreader bar and tilt features
Visual LED maintenance indicator
Track system that allows access into bathrooms
Track system that has inside charging capabilities
Must be compatible with existing infrastructure (ARJO equipment currently in use at facility)

Vendor to provide two (2) 1000lb Patient Lifts,
CLIN 0002 Deliverable - 1000lb patient lift shall have:
Maximum safe working load of 1000lbs
Battery Charger input 100-240 VAC at 50-60Hz
Track system with inline charging capability
Power and charging capabilities without the use of a charging/ docking station.
Hand remote with up and down pushbutton selection
Emergency Stop Cord to stop all electric functions
Emergency brake
Emergency Lowering Mechanism
Tilt and recline features; tilt control bar and setting
Associated Attachments for spreader bar and tilt features
Visual LED maintenance indicator
Tract system that allows access into bathrooms
Must be compatible with existing infrastructure (ARJO equipment currently in use at facility)

CLIN 0003 Task One - Installation of rail system and equipment for CLIN 0001 and 0002.

Option Year 1
CLIN 1001 Deliverable Vendor to provide (11) 600lb Patient Lifts,
Maximum safe working load of 600lbs
Battery Charger input 100-240 VAC at 50-60Hz
Power and charging capabilities without the use of a charging/ docking station.
Track system with inline charging capability
Hand remote with up and down pushbutton selection
Emergency Stop Cord to stop all electric functions
Emergency brake
Emergency Lowering Mechanism
Tilt and recline features; tilt control bar and setting
Associated Attachments for spreader bar and tilt features
Visual LED maintenance indicator
Track system that allows access into bathrooms
Track system that has inside charging capabilities
Must be compatible with existing infrastructure (ARJO equipment currently in use at facility)

CLIN 1002 Task one - Installation of all (11) patient lifts

Option Year 2
CLIN 2001 Deliverable - Vendor to provide (11) 600lb Patient Lifts,
Maximum safe working load of 600lbs
Battery Charger input 100-240 VAC at 50-60Hz
Power and charging capabilities without the use of a charging/ docking station.

Track system with inline charging capability
Hand remote with up and down pushbutton selection
Emergency Stop Cord to stop all electric functions
Emergency brake
Emergency Lowering Mechanism
Tilt and recline features; tilt control bar and setting
Associated Attachments for spreader bar and tilt features
Visual LED maintenance indicator
Track system that allows access into bathrooms
Track system that has inside charging capabilities
Must be compatible with existing infrastructure (ARJO equipment currently in use at facility)

CLIN 2002 Task one - Installation of all (11) patient lifts

The Contractor, its employees, agents, and subcontractors shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose of fulfilling the PWS and shall be considered employees of the Contractor. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, shipping, transportation, insurances, licenses, certifications, and supervision necessary to provide services in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor is responsible for all charges and fees related to disposal of materials generated by the Contractor.

This is anticipated to be a commercial supply acquisition under the authority of FAR Part 12, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items.

The product will be delivered to the following location:

Grand Junction VA Health Care System
2121 North Avenue,
Building 7
Grand Junction, CO 81501
IMPORTANT NOTE: This RFI (Request for Information) is for information only.
No award will be made from this RFI.

QUALIFIED VENDOR: A qualified source has the a) necessary equipment, vehicles, personnel, resources and current operations as well as b) recent experience (within past 3 years) of performing services of a comparable size, scope and complexity, AND c) OEM certified technicians to perform services with unrestricted access to the facility during inclement weather, as well as immediate access to OEM software updates. A qualified source also has current and valid registration in System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov). A qualified source will also be able to comply with Limitations of Subcontracting pursuant to FAR 19.507.

Please communicate via e-mail to Stephanie.Cahill@VA.Gov by 15:00 MST on December 17th, 2024, as to your company s ability to perform service per this brief Scope of Work.

If interested, please provide the following:

Provide company s capability statement describing ability to provide equipment that meets or conforms to the salient characteristics listed above *include specification or brochure documents for confirmation of equivalent products*

Company s business size in relation to NAICS 339112 and socio-economic category (SDVOSB/VOSB/WOSB/Large Business):
SAM UEI:
FSS/GSA contract # (if applicable):
Estimated lead time:
Where are the products manufactured/COO:

Only written responses, to items 1 through 6 above, will be accepted at this stage. Information is being gathered for market research purposes only. Industry exchanges and vendor teleconferences are at the discretion of the Contract Specialist. This is not a request for quotes.

DISCLAIMER: This is a Request for Information (RFI) from industry in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e) and on the requirement, that exists for the VA Medical Center(s) identified in this RFI. This is not a request for quote and not a contract. This announcement is not a request for proposals; therefore, responses to the RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No classified information should be included in the RFI response. Should you have concerns regarding this RFI you may request to contact the Contracting Office that will be assigned this requirement by emailing the sender of this RFI.

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