N065--Replacement of Patient Ceiling Lifts
ID: 36C24825Q0479Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (N065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f796f14d52c141429a2fdfa4644bb948/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors for the replacement of Patient Ceiling Lifts at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (JAHVH) in Tampa, Florida. This procurement aims to install modern ceiling-mounted patient care lifts in inpatient units, enhancing the quality of care for veterans by facilitating safer patient transfers and repositioning. The selected contractor will be responsible for comprehensive services, including design, installation, and removal of outdated equipment, with specific requirements such as a lift capacity of at least 600 lbs and compliance with VA seismic guidelines. Interested parties must submit their company information and capabilities by March 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, to the contracting officer, Jose E. Ortiz-Velez, via email at Jose.Ortiz-Velez@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jose E. Ortiz-VelezContracting Officer
    (813) 938-0593
    Jose.Ortiz-Velez@va.gov
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    36C24825Q0479.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for the replacement of Patient Ceiling Lifts at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (JAHVH) in Tampa, FL. This announcement serves as a Sources Sought Notice (RFI # 36C24825Q0479) to identify qualified vendors capable of fulfilling the procurement need for ceiling-mounted patient care lifts in inpatient units, following a detailed Statement of Work (SOW). The document invites responses from both large and small businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned entities, among others. Interested parties are required to submit company information, including size classification and capabilities, by March 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The notice clarifies that it is not a request for proposal and that companies must respond separately to any subsequent solicitation announcements. Responses should be sent electronically to the designated contracting officer, Jose E. Ortiz-Velez. Overall, this initiative emphasizes the VA’s commitment to enhancing the quality of care provided to veterans while ensuring compliance with acquisition regulations.
    DRAFT - SOW.docx
    James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the replacement of ceiling-mounted patient lifts and rails in its Polytrauma and Rehabilitation inpatient units. The project aims to install modern lift systems that facilitate patient transfers and repositioning. The selected contractor must provide comprehensive services, including design, site evaluation, installation, and removal of outdated equipment. Key specifications include a lift capacity of at least 600 lbs, seamless rail transitions between patient rooms and restrooms, a lifting speed of 1.5 inches/second for heavier loads, and emergency lowering functionality. All installations must comply with VA seismic guidelines and undergo weight testing and inspections to ensure safety. Contractors are required to provide detailed plans, training, and comply with federal regulations concerning records management and patient safety. Proposals should include timelines, infection control plans, and certification of equipment prior to acceptance. The installation timeline is set between two weeks and four months after contract award. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to enhancing patient care through modernized facilities while ensuring rigorous safety and compliance with industry regulations.
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