J065--Liko Lifts Installation Services - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C26325Q0677Type: Presolicitation
AwardedMay 9, 2025
$39.2K$39,230
AwardeeHILL-ROM, INC. BATESVILLE 47006
Award #:36C26325P0673
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, 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/e399fab42f844589b065d15f018a82ec/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract with Hill-Rom, Inc. for the installation of Liko Lifts at the VA Black Hills Health Care System in Fort Meade, South Dakota. This procurement involves the de-installation of outdated overhead lift systems in five patient rooms, followed by the installation of new structural supports and Liko Lifts, which are critical for enhancing patient care infrastructure. The selected contractor must be certified and authorized by Hill-Rom to ensure compliance with warranty requirements and VA standards during installation. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by April 24, 2025, to the contracting officer, Alisha Milander, at Alisha.Milander@va.gov, as competitive proposals will not be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alisha MilanderContracting Officer
    701-239-3700 x3176
    Alisha.Milander@va.gov
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    36C26325Q0677.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to sole source a Firm-Fixed Price contract with Hill-Rom, Inc. for Liko Lifts installation services at the VA Black Hills Health Care System, Fort Meade Campus. This presolicitation notice outlines the need for de-installation of outdated overhead lift systems in five patient rooms, followed by the installation of new structural supports and Liko Lifts. Hill-Rom is designated as the sole provider due to proprietary equipment requirements necessary to maintain warranty integrity. The contracting officer, Alisha Milander, invites capability statements from interested parties, although competitive proposals are not sought. Responses must be submitted electronically by April 24, 2025. The project requires certified technicians to adhere to VA standards during installation, emphasizing the need for specific qualifications mentioned in market research. The work scope includes ensuring that new systems meet operational capacity and safety standards, as damaged components during de-installation must be replaced by the contractor. This notice reflects the VA's commitment to improving patient care infrastructure while following regulatory guidelines regarding procurement processes.
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