Patient lift system RFI -Sources sought seeking domestic equivalent
ID: 36C24W25Q0413Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFRPO WEST (36C24W)MCCLELLAN, CA, 95652, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/fe8d7c7022a847b7864594ca4d40b8d1/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify domestic manufacturers for a specific patient lift system, the GH3+, required by the VA Oklahoma City Healthcare System. This patient lift system must support a safe working load of 605 pounds and include features such as Wi-Fi capability, automatic battery charging, a Class III patient scale, and compliance with stringent cleaning and safety standards. The procurement is crucial for enhancing patient care and safety within the VA healthcare facilities. Interested manufacturers must submit their responses, including company information and compliance certifications, by August 28, 2025, to Zachary Zottola at Zachary.Zottola@va.gov, as this notice is for market research purposes only and not a solicitation for bids.

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    Zachary Zottola
    Zachary.Zottola@va.gov
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    This Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW) is conducting market research to identify domestic manufacturers of a specific patient lift system. The VA Oklahoma City Healthcare System requires a GH3+ patient lift system with a 605lb safe working load, Wi-Fi capability, CLM and service modules, and an H-track ceiling rail system. Key requirements include automatic battery charging, soft start/stop, floor recovery capability, a Class III patient scale, and specific safety features. The system must also meet stringent cleaning, electronic, and electromagnetic emission standards, with an expected lifetime of 15 years and a minimum 1-year warranty. Responses are due by August 28, 2025, and must include company information, an OEM authorization letter, and a Buy American Act Certificate of Compliance, as this is for market research only and not a solicitation for bids.
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