6515--PATIENT HANDLING CEILING LIFTS
ID: 36C26025Q0298Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Patient Handling Ceiling Lifts for the Boise VA Medical Center in Idaho. The procurement requires that participants be original equipment manufacturers, authorized distributors, or authorized resellers, with firm-fixed price quotes for equipment, installation, and training. This acquisition aims to standardize patient handling equipment, enhancing safety and efficiency for mobility-challenged patients in medical settings. Interested parties must submit their responses by March 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM PT, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Denise Patches at Denise.Patches@va.gov or by phone at 253-888-4922.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Denise PatchesContract Specialist
    (253) 888-4922
    Denise.Patches@va.gov
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    The document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice for the procurement of Patient Handling Ceiling Lifts for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The contracting office is located in Vancouver, Washington, with specifications outlined under solicitation number 36C26025Q0298. Responses are required by March 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM PT. The project is classified under the Product Service Code 6515 and the NAICS Code 339113, indicating a focus on medical equipment. The primary place of performance is the Boise VA Medical Center in Idaho. Additional details include a contact point within the Network Contracting Office, where interested suppliers may direct their inquiries. The notice emphasizes that this solicitation is a set-aside for small business assistance (SBA) and doesn’t involve Recovery Act funds, thus streamlining the awards to qualified smaller enterprises. The document guides interested parties to the VA’s website for further information, ensuring transparency and accessibility. This solicitation represents the VA's commitment to acquiring necessary medical equipment to enhance patient handling capabilities at their facilities.
    The document outlines a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of Guldmann Patient handling ceiling lifts by the Boise VA Medical Center. It stipulates that participants must be original equipment manufacturers, authorized distributors, or authorized resellers. The RFP includes details on the vendor's obligations, including providing firm-fixed price quotes for equipment, installation, and training. Key specifications mandate integrated scales in the lifts, a lifting capacity of 825 lbs, and the ability for seamless operation and maintenance without outside assistance. The delivery timeline is set at 90 days post-award to the specified VA location. Compliance with rigorous contract clauses, including terms for payment, inspections, and warranties, is critical. This acquisition is part of a broader effort to standardize patient handling equipment to enhance safety and efficiency for mobility-challenged patients in medical settings. The document emphasizes adherence to federal acquisition regulations and strong considerations for small businesses, including various set-asides, thereby promoting inclusivity within government contracting.
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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