J065--Patient Lift Inspection and Testing - Cleveland VAMC
ID: 36C25025Q0024Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b553403f5bc94be89d7b0e28435b171b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to award a firm fixed-price contract for the inspection and weight testing of 816 Guldmann patient lifts at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This procurement is classified under NAICS Code 811210, with a size standard of $12.5 million, and is intended to ensure compliance with the new ISO 10535:2021 standards for medical equipment inspections. Guldmann, Inc. is the sole source for this contract due to their proprietary rights and the assertion that no certified third-party vendors can perform the required work without voiding warranties. Interested parties must submit responses demonstrating the benefits of competition by 12 p.m. Eastern on November 5, 2024, directly to the contracting officer, Kelly Poole, at kelly.poole@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kelly PooleContracting Officer
    (734) 222-6177
    kelly.poole@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to award a fixed-price contract for the inspection and weight testing of 816 Guldmann patient lifts at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This procurement falls under the NAICS Code 811210, with a size standard of $12.5 million. The VA intends to negotiate exclusively with Guldmann, Inc. based on a sole source justification, as Guldmann holds proprietary rights essential for performing the necessary inspections in accordance with new ISO 10535:2021 standards. Guldmann asserts that there are no certified third-party vendors capable of conducting this work, and employing non-certified vendors could void equipment warranties. Interested parties must submit responses by 12 p.m. Eastern time on November 5, 2024, demonstrating clear evidence that competition would benefit the government. The notice specifies that no solicitation package will be provided, and responses must be emailed to the identified contracting officer, Kelly Poole. This procurement demonstrates the VA's commitment to ensuring compliance with standards while maintaining the integrity of their medical equipment.
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