The Veterans Health Administration plans to award a sole source contract to Arjo Inc. for patient lift maintenance services at the Richmond VA Medical Center, covering the period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. This contract is necessitated because Arjo, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), does not permit third-party servicing unless certified. The required services include annual inspections, preventive maintenance, battery replacements, load testing, and detailed reporting after service of each lift. Work must occur during standard business hours, and the contractor must ensure work areas are tidy after completion. As this is a sole source contract, quotations will not be solicited, and any comments must be submitted in writing by January 3, 2025. This presolicitation notice outlines the intent to maintain compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) protocols and highlights the exclusivity of service provision by the OEM to ensure maintenance standards are met.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice regarding the maintenance of Patient Lift equipment at the Richmond VA Medical Center. The notice, referenced under solicitation number 36C24625Q0157, aims to assess interest among Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and others in providing services for 147 patient lift units from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025, with options for four additional years. Key maintenance tasks include annual inspections, preventive maintenance, battery replacements, and load testing. Interested companies must submit a written response by November 7, 2024, detailing their capabilities, experience, and whether they fall into specific socioeconomic categories. Contact must be made via email to the designated contracting officer, Warren A Pennil. The document emphasizes the government's intent to gather market research to determine potential set-asides for veteran-owned businesses and requires evidence of past performance and any teaming arrangements. This notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, thereby encouraging qualified entities to respond with their capabilities and interest in the project.