6515--NX EQ Lifts: Patient Transfer: Floor Based
ID: 36C10G25Q0042Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSTRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G)FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22408, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/d1e9774f14eb4fc487f729c0c4fade11/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified suppliers for Floor Based Patient Transfer Lifts, specifically the Baxter Liko Viking® brand or equivalent devices, through a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement aims to establish a Requirements Contract for these lifts, which are crucial for enhancing patient safety and minimizing injury risks during transfers, with a contract period consisting of a 12-month base year and four optional 12-month extensions based on performance and need. Interested vendors must demonstrate compliance with specific salient characteristics, including a maximum load capacity of 500 lbs and battery operation, while providing necessary documentation regarding service plans and business capabilities. Responses to this notice are due by January 31, 2025, and interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Jalima J. Jones at Jalima.Jones@va.gov or (202) 570-8856 for further information.

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    Jalima J. JonesContract Specialist
    (202) 570-8856
    Jalima.Jones@va.gov
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    The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified suppliers for Floor Based Patient Transfer Lifts, specifically seeking Baxter Liko Viking® or equivalent devices. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to establish a Requirements Contract for the supply of these lifts, which enhance patient safety and reduce injury risks during transfers. The contract will have a base period of 12 months with four additional option years, contingent on performance and need. Interested vendors must demonstrate compliance with specified salient characteristics, including a maximum load of 500 lbs and battery operation. The notice outlines the required documentation and responses, including service plans, business size, and capabilities. This inquiry serves as a planning tool and does not obligate the government to award a contract. Thus, it aims to gather industry insights on capabilities while promoting a national procurement strategy for essential medical equipment. Responses are due by January 31, 2025.
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