6515--NX EQ Lifts: Patient Transfer: Floor: Loop Based

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DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Lifts: Patient Transfer: Floor: Loop Based product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources.
The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide EZ Way® brand name or equal the Lifts: Patient Transfer: Floor: Loop Based on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver the Lifts: Patient Transfer: Floor: Loop Based to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States and its territories.
The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 800 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the website at SAM.gov | Home. All offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search at the time of quote submission.
Submissions for this source sought shall be submitted by email no later than June 5th, 2025, at 4:30pm EST to all the following:
Jalima.Jones@va.gov
Sara.Vickroy@va.gov

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought Notice is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes.
2.0 SCOPE

Lifts: Patient: Transfer: Floor: Loop Based are designed for hoisting and transferring a patient safely and with minimal physical effort. These lifts consist of a C-shaped or U-shaped support base usually including casters, a vertical mast, a pivoting boom, a swivel bar, a hanger bar or spreader bar with hooks to accommodate loop-based slings, and the lifting mechanism; they are manually, electrically, or battery operated using hydraulic or screw jack lifting mechanisms. Patient lifts are frequently used to transfer patients (e.g., to and from a wheelchair, toilet, or bathtub), reducing the risk of injury to those assisting with the transfer (typically only one person) and of patient drop.
The following Contract Line-Items Number (CLIN) are being considered:
CLIN

Manufacturer
Part Number
Description
0001
EZ Way
L500PN-03
Loop-based full-body patient lift with loop-based hanger bar, 500-pound capacity minimum.
0002
EZ Way
L500PS-03
Option for a Scale with the ability to lift with capacity equal to lift capacity.
0003
EZ Way
LLB500PN
Low base lift with option to fit under stretcher with 2.5-inch clearance.
0004
EZ Way
11871
Battery Replacement
0005
EZ Way
11860
Wall Mount Battery Charger
0006
EZ Way
Caster Option
Optional Caster Sizes (Lift is available in optional 2", 4" or 5" caster)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide EZ Way® brand name or equal Lifts: Patient Transfer: Floor: Loop Based as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics (SCs):
Apply to the following SC s to CLINs 0001 0002
SC #
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
METHOD OF EVALUATION
SC 1
Options for multiple wheel heights, including an option of a low base that allows passage under a stretcher with 2.5-inch clearance and an option of 3-inch wheels or larger.
Literature Review
SC 2
Required to have an option for a scale that meets the full capacity of the lift.
Literature Review
SC 3
Weight capacity: 500 lbs. minimum.
Literature Review
SC4
Lifting must be motorized/battery powered.
Literature Review
SC 5
Lift must be tested in accordance with ISO 10535:2021
Literature Review
SC 6
Lift must provide emergency stop and both electronic and manual emergency lowering.
Literature Review
SC 7
Must provide, or be compatible with, disposable, wipeable, and washable slings.
Literature Review
SC8
Lift must be allowed to be used for ambulation.
Literature Review
SC 9
Legs adjustable to a minimum interior width to accommodate a chair.
Literature Review
SC 10
Max exterior width with legs closed 27.5
Literature Review
SC 11
Option to charge using a second battery and a wall charger.
Literature Review
SC 12
Lift must be allowed to be used with repositioning sling.
Literature Review
SC 13
Lifting range that allow floor rescue and ambulation of patients up to 6 feet tall (hanger bar hooks can reach 24.5 inches or lower and 70 inches or higher).
Literature Review
SC 14
Must be FDA approved for marketing.
Literature Review
Apply to the following SC s to CLIN s 0003-0006
SC #
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
METHOD OF EVALUATION
SC 16
All Accessories must work with associated brand of lift
Literature Review

For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics specified above.
The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following:
Does vendor offer an annual service plan, Yes or No?

If Yes:
What does the plan cover?
Does plan cover software updates only?
Does the plan cover parts repair or replacement only?
Does the plan cover both software and parts?

Vendor are requested to provide documentation that shows information on their service plan.

Is the service provided by the OEM or a subcontractor?

Full name and address of company
DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE
Business Size
Manufacturer or Distributor
If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer.
Country of Origin designation for all products
Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale.
Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics and page numbers where each salient characteristic is met.
Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified.

Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.

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