The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice seeking information from potential suppliers capable of providing Electric Patient Shower Lift Beds for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The focus is on acquiring two units that either meet the specifications of a specified brand (Modern Medical, Superlift Bedside Gurney Model #SI 500-30) or equivalent products. The notice encourages submissions highlighting company capabilities and size classification, including whether businesses qualify as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, or other small business categories as per NAICS 339113. Respondents must demonstrate their ability to meet the requested needs and provide details on manufacturing status, subcontracting intentions, and compliance with regulations like the Buy American Act. Responses are to be sent via email by March 14, 2025, by 9:00 AM CDT, and will assist the government in future acquisition decisions. This notice does not serve as a solicitation or a request for bids, but rather as a means of gathering market information.
The VA San Diego Spinal Cord Injury and Community Living Center is seeking contractors to provide electric patient lifts designed to enhance care and safety for patients with limited mobility. The requested equipment must meet specific performance and physical criteria, including support for up to 500 lbs, ergonomic design, and integration of safety features like locking casters and slings. The lifts will replace older assistance methods to reduce injury risk and improve patient transfer efficiency.
Delivery of the lifts is scheduled between December 1, 2024, and February 1, 2025, with vendors responsible for offloading, setup, and waste removal following delivery. Compliance with COVID-19 regulations is mandatory, and contractors must have proper security measures in place as per VA standards, including background checks for personnel who access VA systems.
This RFP illustrates the VA’s commitment to modernization in healthcare delivery for veterans, ensuring that facilities adhere to safety and efficacy standards in patient care.