6530-- Patient Transfer Lifts
ID: 36C24W25Q0203Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFRPO WEST (36C24W)MCCLELLAN, CA, 95652, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

HOSPITAL FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SUPPLIES (6530)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/393290979e664d53a58ce616be434c74/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from qualified suppliers regarding the availability of patient transfer lifts, specifically a mobile sit-to-stand lift with a 330 lbs capacity and an electric bariatric lift with a 600 lbs capacity. The procurement aims to identify sources capable of providing these specialized lifts, which are crucial for enhancing patient mobility and safety within healthcare settings. Interested businesses are required to submit their capabilities, business details, and product specifications by June 25, 2025, to the Contracting Officer, Dewana Raynor, at dewana.raynor@va.gov. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of a future contract.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dewana RaynorContracting Officer
    210-617-5300 x60951
    Dewana.Raynor@va.gov
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    36C24W25Q0203.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Patient Transfer Lifts. The purpose of this notice is to gather information on availability and capabilities of suppliers who can meet specific lift equipment requirements. The notice details two types of lifts needed: a mobile sit-to-stand lift with a 330 lbs capacity and an electric bariatric lift with a 600 lbs capacity. Key functional specifications for these products include battery capacities, lifting speeds, adjustable components, and design features for maneuverability and ease of operation. Interested businesses are required to provide information such as business details, capabilities, product origin, and contract numbers if applicable. The response deadline for this inquiry is June 25, 2025. This notice represents a preliminary step toward a potential future contract, with no obligation on the government’s part to proceed with an acquisition based on the responses received.
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