HANDICARE CEILING LIFT MOTORS - 503
ID: 36C24425Q0305Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBS)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b356130b8ec841b38ccd25312bc36bbe/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for the procurement and installation of ceiling lift motors, specifically 63 standard motors and 2 bariatric motors, to enhance patient transfer capabilities at the Altoona VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. This initiative aims to replace aging equipment that is no longer reliable, ensuring compliance with safety standards and compatibility with existing hospital systems, while also providing necessary training for staff on the new equipment. The procurement underscores the VA's commitment to effective patient care and supports the participation of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, as mandated by federal regulations. Interested vendors must submit their bids by February 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, and all inquiries should be directed in writing to Contracting Officer Andrea Aultman-Smith at andrea.aultman-smith@va.gov or by phone at 484-475-5619.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andrea Aultman-Smith, Contracting Officer
    (484) 475-5619
    andrea.aultman-smith@va.gov
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    36C24425Q0305 - RFQ - CEILING LIFT MOTORS - 503.pdf
    The document serves as a solicitation for the procurement of ceiling lift motors for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The specific project aims to replace 63 ceiling lift motors and 2 bariatric ceiling lift motors to ensure reliable patient transfer capabilities, as existing equipment is at the end of life and failing. Key details include a requirement for compatibility with current hospital systems and the provision of training for staff on the new equipment. The solicitation emphasizes the use of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, with a strong focus on compliance with the relevant procurement regulations, including limitations on subcontracting and specific safety standards for the supplies. The bid submission deadline is set for February 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, and all questions must be received in writing prior to this deadline. Deliveries are mandated to be made within 30 days after order acceptance to the Altoona VA Medical Center. This procurement illustrates the VA's commitment to maintaining effective patient care support through reliable medical equipment while adhering to federal regulations promoting small business participation.
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