6515-- Ceiling Lift Motor Replacement & Certification - STC
ID: 36C26325Q0769Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to award a sole-source contract for the replacement and certification of ceiling lift motors at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. The contract will be awarded to Guldmann, Inc., the exclusive developer and maintenance provider of the Guldmann Patient Ceiling Lift System currently in use at the facility, due to their proprietary rights and established maintenance history with the equipment. This procurement is critical for ensuring the continued functionality and safety of patient lift systems, which are essential for patient care and mobility. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to Contract Specialist James Miller at james.miller4@va.gov by May 16, 2025, at 10:00 am Central Daylight Time, although this notice does not constitute a request for competitive bids.

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    James MillerContract Specialist
    319-338-0581 x635987
    james.miller4@va.gov
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    This Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs announces a planned sole-source contract for the replacement and certification of ceiling lift motors for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. The intent is to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Guldmann, Inc., the exclusive developer and maintenance provider of the Guldmann Patient Ceiling Lift System currently in use. The notice indicates that only Guldmann can provide the necessary services due to proprietary rights and previous maintenance history with the equipment. The NAICS code for this service is 339113, concerning surgical appliances, and the Product Service Code is 6515, related to medical instruments. Interested vendors may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to provide compatible parts and services, but this is not an invitation for competitive bids. Responses must be emailed to the listed contract specialist by May 16, 2025, by 10:00 am Central Time. This notice serves to inform potential vendors while underlining the government's discretion in determining if competition will be pursued.
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