BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: Guldmann GH3/GH3 Plus Ceiling Lifts
ID: 36C25725Q0769Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/3a8bb15bd102476f9a5b266e85f0e2ee/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the procurement of four Guldmann GH3/GH3 Plus Ceiling Lifts, either brand name or equal, for the El Paso VA Health Care System. These ceiling lifts, which must have a minimum safe working load of 600 lbs, are critical for enhancing patient and staff safety as part of the facility's Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program. Interested businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, are encouraged to submit their company information, business size, capability statements, and product details by August 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. For further inquiries, potential respondents may contact Stephanie Reeves at stephanie.reeves@va.gov or Shannon Hodgson at shannon.hodgson@va.gov.

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    Stephanie Reeves
    stephanie.reeves@va.gov
    Shannon Hodgson
    shannon.hodgson@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify potential sources for Brand Name or Equal Guldmann GH3/GH3 Plus Ceiling Lifts. These four ceiling lifts, with a minimum safe working load of 600 lbs, are essential for the El Paso VA Health Care System's Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program to enhance patient and staff safety. The VA is seeking responses from various businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, with the capability to supply and install these lifts. Responses are due by August 22, 2025, 10:00 AM CST, and should include company information, business size, capability statements, and product details. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation by the Government.
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