6530--503-25-1-225-0040 | INVACARE Standing Lifts | NCO 4 (VA-25-00020396)
ID: 36C24425Q0258Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f2a7447dd8ed419fa32f89923bac331f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting quotations for the procurement of Invacare standing lifts and associated equipment through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This procurement aims to acquire specific models of motorized patient lifts and slings to enhance patient care at the Altoona VA Medical Center and five Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), ensuring consistency and safety in patient handling. The selected equipment is critical for occupational therapy and is intended to address identified deficiencies in existing patient care lifts, thereby improving healthcare accessibility for veterans. Interested vendors must submit their offers by January 14, 2025, and can contact Contract Specialist Keri J. Hester at keri.hester1@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Keri HesterContracting Officer
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    keri.hester1@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C24425Q0258_1.docx
    This Presolicitation Notice, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), announces a forthcoming solicitation for six Invacare XPlus patient lifts for the Altoona VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. The solicitation, identified by number 36C24425Q0258, is scheduled for release around January 7, 2024, with responses due by January 14, 2025, at 16:00 Eastern Time. This procurement falls under the Product Service Code 6530 and has a NAICS classification of 339113, which covers Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The notice states that it is not a request for competitive offers and does not mandate a government contract award. Interested vendors must regularly check the Contract Opportunities website, www.sam.gov, for solicitation details and any amendments, each of which must be obtained independently. Communication with the contracting officer, Keri Hester, should be conducted via email, as phone inquiries will not be accepted. Participation in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to any contract award, emphasizing the importance of compliance with federal regulations.
    36C24425Q0258.docx
    The document outlines a federal Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the procurement of Invacare patient lifts and associated equipment. It establishes the timeline for offer submissions, with a due date set for January 14, 2025. The solicitation is open to all businesses but encourages participation from small and veteran-owned enterprises. The document specifies the quantity and type of medical equipment required, including various models of lifts and slings. Pricing details must be submitted through a designated spreadsheet, ensuring compliance with established government clauses and certifications, such as the Buy American Act. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of not providing gray market items and mandates electronic invoicing for payment requests. The RFQ also outlines submission standards, conditions for acceptance, and communication protocols between prospective vendors and the contracting officer to assure competitive fairness. Overall, this RFQ reflects the government's commitment to sourcing necessary health equipment while adhering to federal procurement regulations.
    BNJA Invacare_Redacted.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking justification for a single source procurement under simplified acquisition procedures for six Invacare motorized ISAXPLUS sit-to-stand patient lifts for the Altoona VA Medical Center. This request is crucial as the specific model has been established as the standard for both in-hospital and home use, ensuring consistency and safety for patients managed by occupational therapy. Market research conducted revealed that no alternative suppliers or mandatory sources were available, affirming the necessity of this brand-specific acquisition. The justification, certified by the contracting officer, supports compliance with federal acquisition regulations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining uniformity in patient care equipment across various locations. This procurement process illustrates the VA’s commitment to upholding high safety standards and care quality for veterans by providing them with familiar equipment.
    SON Checklist Invacare Lifts CS.docx
    The project titled "Invacare Standing Patient Care Lifts – 4 CBOCs & ALTOONA campus" addresses the need for improved patient care equipment at five Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and the Altoona campus. Following the appointment of a Nursing Safe Patient Handling Coordinator, deficiencies in available patient care lifts were identified, necessitating the purchase of new standing lifts and associated slings. The initiative aims to enhance care delivery for Veterans by providing dedicated therapy equipment at each location, thus alleviating the transportation challenges to Altoona for evaluations. The contractor is required to deliver and assemble the specified equipment at the Altoona VA Medical Center. A comprehensive list of requirements details the quantities and types of lifts and accessories needed, which include various sizes of slings and lift components. All items must be delivered to the designated location during specified hours, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. This procurement effort demonstrates the federal government's commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and quality for Veterans by addressing equipment shortages directly involved in patient handling.
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