Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide mobile patient lifts for the Montrose VA Clinic. This sources sought notice is for market research purposes only, and no award will be made. Interested vendors should respond with their capability statements and relevant information by August 21, 2025.
Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 5 of 5 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 5 This is NOT a solicitation or request for quote (RFQ). This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP). This is NOT a job advertisement for hiring employees. The VA is seeking QUALIFIED VENDORS to provide a very brief response to this notice including only just what is asked for in this notice below. This is sources sought notice to industry and the only information is posted on Contract Opportunities web page at SAM.gov. Sources sought means seeking qualified vendors. The attachments included on the Contract Opportunities page do not include any additional information. If your company is interested, please read this notice entirely and submit the required information, as requested herein. Mobile Patient Lifts Montrose VA Clinic, Colorado BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK (This is for information only) IMPORTANT NOTE: This Sources Sought is for market research purposes only (to determine the socioeconomic status of interested companies). No award will be made off this posting. The Western Colorado VA Health Care System (WCHCS) requires (2) mobile patient lifts for use in their Montrose VA Community-based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). Salient Characteristics: The mobile patient lifts should be easy to use, built on sturdy casters that allow for easy maneuverability, assisting in moving patients from locations such as the floor, wheelchair, exam bed, toilet, or regular chair. Line item # Description Quantity Total Quantity 0001 Mobile lift + scale and motion-assist 1 1 0002 Mobile Lift + scale 1 1 0003 Lift bar (combo/interchangeable) 1 1 0004 Walking Jackets (Medium, large, XL) 2 each size 6 0005 Attachable Walking Slings (Medium and large) 2 each size 4 0006 Disposable Attachment Slings (Medium, large, XL) 1 case each size 3 cases Battery powered with extra battery, charger, and battery charge indicator. Battery should be 24V, 4 Ah Dual control capability, handheld and on the lift itself (mast). Powered and stable lifting of patient with capabilities of at least 500lbs. Built in scale to obtain accurate weight. Motion-assist walking capability option. Lift bars that are interchangeable to accommodate varying patient sizes and weights. Lift bars that allow for independent patient repositioning while in sling. Extra low castors that will fit under furniture or mobility devices. Safety features for automatic shutoff, emergency stop, and system failure override. Walking jackets and attachments that allow for varying sized patients and are interchangeable. Can be used disposable attachment slings. The Contractor, its employees, agents, and subcontractors shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose of fulfilling the requirement and shall be considered employees of the Contractor. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, shipping, transportation, insurances, licenses, certifications, and supervision necessary to provide services in accordance with this requirement. The Contractor is responsible for all charges and fees related to disposal of materials generated by the Contractor. This is anticipated to be a commercial supply acquisition under the authority of FAR Part 12, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items. The product will be delivered to the following location: Montrose VA Clinic 154 Colorado Ave., STE 100 Montrose, CO 81401 IMPORTANT NOTE: This RFI (Request for Information) is for information only. No award will be made from this RFI. QUALIFIED VENDOR: A qualified source has the a) necessary equipment, vehicles, personnel, resources and current operations as well as b) recent experience (within past 3 years) of performing services of a comparable size, scope and complexity, AND c) OEM certified technicians to perform services with unrestricted access to the facility during inclement weather, as well as immediate access to OEM software updates. A qualified source also has current and valid registration in System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov). A qualified source will also be able to comply with Limitations of Subcontracting pursuant to FAR 19.507. Please communicate via e-mail to Stephanie.Cahill@VA.Gov by 15:00 MST on August 21st, 2025, as to your company s ability to perform service per this brief Scope of Work. If interested, please provide the following: Provide company s capability statement describing ability to provide equipment that meets or conforms to the salient characteristics listed above *include specification or brochure documents for confirmation of equivalent products* Company s business size in relation to NAICS 339113 and socio-economic category (SDVOSB/VOSB/WOSB/Large Business): SAM UEI: FSS/GSA contract # (if applicable): **Indicate Open Market if items are not included on FSS/GSA Estimated lead time: Where are the products manufactured/COO: Only written responses, to items 1 through 6 above, will be accepted at this stage. Information is being gathered for market research purposes only. Industry exchanges and vendor teleconferences are at the discretion of the Contract Specialist. This is not a request for quotes. DISCLAIMER: This is a Request for Information (RFI) from industry in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e) and on the requirement, that exists for the VA Medical Center(s) identified in this RFI. This is not a request for quote and not a contract. This announcement is not a request for proposals; therefore, responses to the RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No classified information should be included in the RFI response. Should you have concerns regarding this RFI you may request to contact the Contracting Office that will be assigned this requirement by emailing the sender of this RFI. Questions must be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist. Requests for VA-business sensitive information, to include VA budget information, VA acquisition planning information, acquisition methods, strategies and set-asides must be addressed via the VA FOIA process: https://www.va.gov/foia/ Thank you for your interest in doing business with the VA. To learn more about the VA Mission, Vision, Core Values & Goals visit https://www.va.gov/about_va/mission.asp To understand the latest updates on the Veterans First Contracting Program visit https://www.va.gov/osdbu/verification/veterans_first_contracting_program_adjustments_to_reflect_the_supreme_court_kingdomware_decision.asp To find out how to do business with the VA visit https://www.va.gov/osdbu/library/dbwva.asp
6515--MOBILE PATIENT LIFTS MONTROSE VA CLINIC is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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