J065--Patient Lift Maintenance Services
ID: 36C24625Q0157Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ccb879c0f31a4127a097e330f89eb5eb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends 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. The contract will include essential services such as annual inspections, preventive maintenance, battery replacements, load testing, and detailed reporting for each lift serviced, all of which must be performed by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) due to their policy against third-party servicing. This maintenance is critical to ensure the operational reliability and safety of medical equipment used in patient care. Interested parties may submit comments in writing to the Contracting Officer, Warren A Pennil, at warren.pennil@va.gov by 12:00 PM EST on January 3, 2025, as no quotations will be solicited for this sole source procurement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Warren A PennilContracting Officer
    757-722-9961 Ext 18635
    NA
    warren.pennil@va.gov
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    36C24625Q0157_1.docx
    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.
    36C24625Q0157.docx
    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.
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