6515--Patient Lifts
ID: 36C25725Q0292Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e0552bd8018f4d69b3b713d340b55872/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified sources for Patient Lift equipment to support the North Texas Veterans Health Care System. The procurement aims to identify vendors capable of providing patient lifts that can support up to 255 kilograms, are adaptable to various sling systems, and feature specific design elements such as a low base height and motorized adjustments, as detailed in the Statement of Work. This equipment is crucial for ensuring the health and safety needs of veterans are met effectively. Interested vendors must submit their information, including business classification and product availability, via email to Contract Specialist Tammy L Wilson at tammy.wilson5@va.gov by the deadline of February 18, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tammy L WilsonContract Specialist
    (254) 661-5372
    Tammy.wilson5@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for Patient Lift equipment in support of the North Texas Veterans Health Care System. This notice seeks to identify qualified sources that can provide the specified equipment, including installation, as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Responses are solicited for information purposes only and do not constitute a solicitation for bids. Interested vendors must demonstrate their ability to meet the required specifications, which include a patient lift capable of supporting up to 255 kilograms, adaptable to various sling systems, and with specific design features such as a low base height and motorized adjustments. Participants are asked to provide information on their business classification, product availability, and compliance with federal contracting regulations. All submissions must be sent via email by the deadline of February 18, 2025. This notice embodies the VA's commitment to ensuring that the health and safety needs of veterans are adequately met through appropriate equipment procurement.
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