6515--Patient Ceiling Lift Motor Replacement & Cert
ID: 36C26326Q0185Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Guldmann, Inc. for the replacement and certification of patient ceiling lift motors at the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The procurement involves acquiring 141 Guldmann GH3+ ceiling lift motors, 36 manual combi-locks, and providing advanced technician training for three Biomed staff members, emphasizing the need for brand-name equipment to ensure compatibility and reliability in patient care. Interested firms that believe they can meet these specific requirements may submit a written response to Contracting Specialist Arielle Lifto by December 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with the anticipated award date set for December 22, 2025. For further inquiries, Arielle Lifto can be contacted via email at arielle.lifto@va.gov or by phone at 651-293-3031.

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    Arielle LiftoContracting Specialist
    (651) 293-3031
    arielle.lifto@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Guldmann, Inc. for patient ceiling lift motor replacements and certifications at the St. Cloud VAMC. This Special Notice, under solicitation number 36C26326Q0185, is for a brand-name only acquisition, specifically for Guldmann GH3+ ceiling lift motors with various weight capacities, manual combi-locks, certified installation, and advanced technician training. The VA is seeking to procure 141 new hoist motors and 36 combi-locks, along with training for three Biomed staff members. The NAICS code for this procurement is 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing). While the VA plans a sole-source award, other firms believing they can meet the requirements may submit a written response with supporting evidence to Contracting Specialist Arielle Lifto by December 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The anticipated award date is December 22, 2025.
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