6515--36C241-25-AP-1541 Sources Sought Mobile Patient Lifts
ID: 36C24125Q0238Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/42fa0f38cbb74e27a94fd6fab7e65a60/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking small businesses to provide two mobile patient lifts for the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont, through a Sources Sought Notice. The lifts must be capable of lifting at least 500 pounds and meet specific operational requirements, with the selected vendor responsible for delivery, user manuals, cleaning guidelines, and maintenance of the equipment. This procurement is crucial for enhancing patient care and mobility within the facility. Interested vendors must submit their company details, performance capabilities, and socio-economic status by February 11, 2025, via email to the designated contact, Sebastian Freeze, at sebastian.freeze@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sebastian FreezeContract Specialist
    (781) 687-2000
    sebastian.freeze@va.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to procure two mobile patient lifts for the VA Medical Center (VAMC) in White River Junction, Vermont. The contract is aimed at small businesses, especially those authorized by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), to provide mobile lifts capable of lifting at least 500 pounds and meeting specific operational requirements. The selected vendor must deliver the lifts, provide user manuals and cleaning guidelines, and ensure the equipment is maintained in clean and operational condition. Market research is being conducted to gauge interest, capabilities, and qualifications from potential vendors. Interested parties must provide company details, performance capabilities, socio-economic status, and other relevant information to be considered. The response deadline is February 11, 2025, and all submissions should be sent via email to the designated contacts. This notice strictly serves informational and planning purposes, emphasizing that no proposals or contracts will be awarded from this announcement.
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