6515--CEILING LIFTS CLC/ICU

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{"description":"Sources Sought Notice\n\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 7 of 7\n*= Required Field\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 1 of 2\nTHIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement, and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Business Manufacturers, and other Small Businesses, interested and capable of providing items requested, as well as any large business interested and capable. This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE in support of the Boise VA Medical Center, is for market research purposes and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Results will be used to determine set-aside. \n\nThe intended contract is a firm-fixed price supply purchase. \n\nThe SBA Nonmanufacturer Rule is applicable, and a waiver will not be sought for this potential acquisition.\n\nPotential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information:\n\n1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and SAM.gov UEI number/code. \n\n2) Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112. The largest a firm can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs is no more than 1000 employees. Please indicate whether you are a Small Business, SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business Manufacturer, Other Small Business, or Large Business, and whether you are the manufacturer of the items listed below.\n\n3) The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application in the System for Award Management (SAM). \n\n4) Any Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Small Business Administration VetCert Registry located at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.\n\n5) If not a manufacturer, only authorized representatives/providers/distributors of the manufacturer will be considered. Equipment must be new, no used or refurbished equipment accepted. Please provide a proof of authorized dealer or reseller letter from the manufacturer of the products your business is distributing.\n\n6) If you are the manufacturer, do you have any designated or authorized distributors? If so, please provide their name, telephone, point of contact and size status (if available). \n\n7) The salient characteristics reflect the physical, functional, or performance characteristics that are required to meet the Government s needs. To be considered for any potential solicitation, offers must demonstrate that the products they offer meet all salient characteristics as follows:\n\n(a) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified below; clearly identify the item by its Brand name, manufacturer, and make/model number. \n\n(b) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to descriptive data or information available that identifies that the item and how it meets or exceeds the salient characteristics required by the Government. \n\n(c) Identify the manufacturer name (OEM) and manufacturer part number, as well as any warranty information.\n\n(d) Please provide a courtesy quote in response to this request to evaluate price reasonableness for any set-aside determination, and any applicable contract vehicle information.\n\nIt is the intent of the VA to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the Contracting Opportunities website located at beta.sam.gov. or GSA eBuy.\n \nDESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT:\n \nThe Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to obtain information on vendors who can provide the products as outlined below. This is an Unrestricted/Open Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice. \n\nDelivery:\nBoise VA Medical Center\n500 W. Fort St. Building 34\nBoise, ID 83702\n\nItems: The following are Guldmann manufacturer part numbers for reference only. \nThis requirement is for Patient Ceiling Lift System per the Salient Characteristics listed and Statement of Work below:\n\nDescription/Part Number*\nQty\n Price \n Extended Amount \nResident Rooms:\nGH3+ 605 lb. Advanced Room Covering System with \nAdvanced Bathroom Accessories \nIncluding: Design, Installation, Hanger Bar, and Clinical Training\n11\n\n\nBariatric Resident Room\nGH3+ 825 lb. Advanced Room Covering System with \nAdvanced Bathroom Accessories \nIncluding: Design, Installation, Hanger Bar, and Clinical Training\n\n1\n\n\nICU\nGH3+ 825 lb. \n3X3 Meter Room Covering System with Scale\nIncluding: Installation, Hanger Bar, and Clinical Training\n9\n\n\nICU Barriatric\nGH3+ 1100 lb.\n3X3 Meter Room Covering System (6 drop) with Scale\nIncluding: Installation, Hanger Bar, and Clinical Training\n1\n\n\nICU and ICU Barriatric\nRemoval of current systems\n10\n\n\nTOTAL \n \n \n \n\nSALIENT CHARACTERISTICS \n\nSalient Characteristics for Overhead Patient Lifts\n\nThe ceiling lifts in patient care rooms must have an integrated scale built into the motor casing that is operable via the lift handset, which is attached to the lift in a way that prevents loss and decrease in working height. The scale must be able to weigh the patient in either pounds or kilograms and the weight visible on the hand control.\nWeight capacity:\nThe GH3+ 605 lifts and hanger bars must have a weight capacity of 605 lbs.\nThe GH3+ 825 lifts and hangar bars must have a weight capacity of 825 lbs.\nThe GH3+ 1100 lifts and hangar bars must have a weight capacity of 1100 lbs.\nMust have emergency stop\nMust have mechanical and electrical emergency lowering device\nLift Speed all lifts: 60mm/sec (approximately 2.4 inches)\nLift Interval: The system must allow for adequate lifting height allowing for transfer of patients from wheelchair/exam table/toilet, as well as adequate lifting height for turning and repositioning of the patient on the exam table, and for fall recovery if the patient is on the floor\nThe GH3+1100 - The bottom of the lift hanger must not be below 80 inches from the finished floor when raised to its maximum height\nThe GH3+ 825 Must have a standard lifting height of 2500 mm (98 inches)\nThe GH3+ 605 Must have a standard lifting height of 2500 mm (98 inches)\nThe hanger bars must be able to be changed out by the medical center s staff without the\n assistance of contractor, vendor, or special tools\nThe emergency lowering feature must be operable without the use of any additional tools and the lift motor must be able to be reset by staff without any additional tools, allowing immediate use of the lift after activation of the emergency stop/lowering feature, without the need to call engineering or the manufacturer to reset the lift\nLift motor internal gears must be made of metal, not plastic.\nIntegrated Technology option to future upgrades to Bluetooth\nThe system s operation must maintain a continuous charge on the rail\nMust be able to clean with cleaner/disinfectant to decontaminate both the lifts and the slings.\nCeiling lifts must be compatible and warranted for use with loop slings including the full range of Guldmann lifting and repositioning slings, Arjo lifting slings, and Alpha Modalities repositioning slings which are currently is use at the facility.\n\nAdditional requirements:\nMinimum three year warranty to include parts and labor\n\n \n\nSTATEMENT OF WORK DRAFT\nBackground\nThe Boise VA Medical Center (VAMC) has a requirement for the provision of Patient Lifts for mobility challenged patients and to address the challenge of high risk for injury tasks. \nThe patient lift systems shall be delivered for installation by the General Contractor in the Community Living Center at the Boise VAMC and safety certified after installation.\nTasks\nThe Contractor shall provide Ceiling Patient Lifts in accordance with the salient characteristics. \nThe Contractor shall confirm delivery dates with the VA upon award. Modifications to the schedule shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. \nThe Contractor shall coordinate delivery with the designated Point of Contact prior to arrival. Any deliveries that have not been coordinated in advance may be turned away and require rescheduling at no additional cost to the Government.\nThe Contractor shall ensure all inspections and safety certifications are conducted by the manufacturer after installation.\nThe Contractor shall provide a Basic Troubleshooting training class for 2 Boise VAMC staff to be scheduled upon award.\nWarranty\nAll equipment shall be covered by a minimum warranty of at least three years. Contractors shall provide standard warranty information with their quotes.\nThe Contractor shall warrant the equipment against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.\nThe Contractor shall remove and replace off defective products at no additional cost to the Government.\nWarranty period shall begin on the first day following completed installation.\nDelivery\nShipping shall be FOB Destination.\nDelivery shall take place during the hours of 7:00A 3:00P Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. \nThe Contractor shall perform all tasks necessary to offload equipment from the truck, move all items to the correct location in the space, and remove any trash if applicable. The Government shall not enter the truck nor handle any equipment.\nThe Contractor shall ensure all shipping documentation is handed to the Government logistics personnel at the VAMC warehouse.\nDelivery trucks will not be permitted to remain at the loading dock. Trucks shall be unloaded, moved from the dock, and then brought back to the dock if required to haul out any waste, tools, or excess materials. \n5. Scope\n 5.1. The lift system is to provide coverage in all patient care rooms and maximum coverage in patient bathrooms.\n6. Security Requirements\n 6.1. PHI/PII will not be an issue since there will not be connected to a wireless system. Maintenance will not be included in this purchase, though a warranty will. All warranty and maintenance work will be completed onsite by FMS staff or vendor, who shall be escorted at all times.\nMust be manufacturer safety certified after installation for meeting capacities, intervals, safety functions, and speeds.\n\nTo be considered responsive to this Sources Sought Notice, you must submit evidence that your product meets the salient characteristics as outlined in this Notice. If your business is capable, please send the capability statement outlined above, and a courtesy market research quote to Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov by 10:00 AM PST on January 18, 2026. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.\n\nAgain, this is not a request for quote, and no solicitation is available at this time. \n\n\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C26026Q0266 Type: Sources Sought Base Type: Sources Sought NAICS: 339112 Classification Code: 6515 Response Deadline: 2026-01-19T08:00:00-08:00 Office Address: VANCOUVER, WA Place of Performance: Boise, ID, 83702 POC: Maureen Sundstrom, Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov {"description":"Sources Sought Notice\n\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 7 of 7\n*= Required Field\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 1 of 2\nTHIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement, and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Business Manufacturers, and other Small Businesses, interested and capable of providing items requested, as well as any large business interested and capable. This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE in support of the Boise VA Medical Center, is for market research purposes and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Results will be used to determine set-aside. \n\nThe intended contract is a firm-fixed price supply purchase. \n\nThe SBA Nonmanufacturer Rule is applicable, and a waiver will not be sought for this potential acquisition.\n\nPotential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information:\n\n1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and SAM.gov UEI number/code. \n\n2) Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112. The largest a firm can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs is no more than 1000 employees. Please indicate whether you are a Small Business, SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business Manufacturer, Other Small Business, or Large Business, and whether you are the manufacturer of the items listed below.\n\n3) The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application in the System for Award Management (SAM). \n\n4) Any Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Small Business Administration VetCert Registry located at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.\n\n5) If not a manufacturer, only authorized representatives/providers/distributors of the manufacturer will be considered. Equipment must be new, no used or refurbished equipment accepted. Please provide a proof of authorized dealer or reseller letter from the manufacturer of the products your business is distributing.\n\n6) If you are the manufacturer, do you have any designated or authorized distributors? If so, please provide their name, telephone, point of contact and size status (if available). \n\n7) The salient characteristics reflect the physical, functional, or performance characteristics that are required to meet the Government s needs. To be considered for any potential solicitation, offers must demonstrate that the products they offer meet all salient characteristics as follows:\n\n(a) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified below; clearly identify the item by its Brand name, manufacturer, and make/model number. \n\n(b) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to descriptive data or information available that identifies that the item and how it meets or exceeds the salient characteristics required by the Government. \n\n(c) Identify the manufacturer name (OEM) and manufacturer part number, as well as any warranty information.\n\n(d) Please provide a courtesy quote in response to this request to evaluate price reasonableness for any set-aside determination, and any applicable contract vehicle information.\n\nIt is the intent of the VA to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the Contracting Opportunities website located at beta.sam.gov. or GSA eBuy.\n \nDESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT:\n \nThe Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to obtain information on vendors who can provide the products as outlined below. This is an Unrestricted/Open Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice. \n\nDelivery:\nBoise VA Medical Center\n500 W. Fort St. Building 34\nBoise, ID 83702\n\nItems: The following are Guldmann manufacturer part numbers for reference only. \nThis requirement is for Patient Ceiling Lift System per the Salient Characteristics listed and Statement of Work below:\n\nDescription/Part Number*\nQty\n Price \n Extended Amount \nResident Rooms:\nGH3+ 605 lb. Advanced Room Covering System with \nAdvanced Bathroom Accessories \nIncluding: Design, Installation, Hanger Bar, and Clinical Training\n11\n\n\nBariatric Resident Room\nGH3+ 825 lb. Advanced Room Covering System with \nAdvanced Bathroom Accessories \nIncluding: Design, Installation, Hanger Bar, and Clinical Training\n\n1\n\n\nICU\nGH3+ 825 lb. \n3X3 Meter Room Covering System with Scale\nIncluding: Installation, Hanger Bar, and Clinical Training\n9\n\n\nICU Barriatric\nGH3+ 1100 lb.\n3X3 Meter Room Covering System (6 drop) with Scale\nIncluding: Installation, Hanger Bar, and Clinical Training\n1\n\n\nICU and ICU Barriatric\nRemoval of current systems\n10\n\n\nTOTAL \n \n \n \n\nSALIENT CHARACTERISTICS \n\nSalient Characteristics for Overhead Patient Lifts\n\nThe ceiling lifts in patient care rooms must have an integrated scale built into the motor casing that is operable via the lift handset, which is attached to the lift in a way that prevents loss and decrease in working height. The scale must be able to weigh the patient in either pounds or kilograms and the weight visible on the hand control.\nWeight capacity:\nThe GH3+ 605 lifts and hanger bars must have a weight capacity of 605 lbs.\nThe GH3+ 825 lifts and hangar bars must have a weight capacity of 825 lbs.\nThe GH3+ 1100 lifts and hangar bars must have a weight capacity of 1100 lbs.\nMust have emergency stop\nMust have mechanical and electrical emergency lowering device\nLift Speed all lifts: 60mm/sec (approximately 2.4 inches)\nLift Interval: The system must allow for adequate lifting height allowing for transfer of patients from wheelchair/exam table/toilet, as well as adequate lifting height for turning and repositioning of the patient on the exam table, and for fall recovery if the patient is on the floor\nThe GH3+1100 - The bottom of the lift hanger must not be below 80 inches from the finished floor when raised to its maximum height\nThe GH3+ 825 Must have a standard lifting height of 2500 mm (98 inches)\nThe GH3+ 605 Must have a standard lifting height of 2500 mm (98 inches)\nThe hanger bars must be able to be changed out by the medical center s staff without the\n assistance of contractor, vendor, or special tools\nThe emergency lowering feature must be operable without the use of any additional tools and the lift motor must be able to be reset by staff without any additional tools, allowing immediate use of the lift after activation of the emergency stop/lowering feature, without the need to call engineering or the manufacturer to reset the lift\nLift motor internal gears must be made of metal, not plastic.\nIntegrated Technology option to future upgrades to Bluetooth\nThe system s operation must maintain a continuous charge on the rail\nMust be able to clean with cleaner/disinfectant to decontaminate both the lifts and the slings.\nCeiling lifts must be compatible and warranted for use with loop slings including the full range of Guldmann lifting and repositioning slings, Arjo lifting slings, and Alpha Modalities repositioning slings which are currently is use at the facility.\n\nAdditional requirements:\nMinimum three year warranty to include parts and labor\n\n \n\nSTATEMENT OF WORK DRAFT\nBackground\nThe Boise VA Medical Center (VAMC) has a requirement for the provision of Patient Lifts for mobility challenged patients and to address the challenge of high risk for injury tasks. \nThe patient lift systems shall be delivered for installation by the General Contractor in the Community Living Center at the Boise VAMC and safety certified after installation.\nTasks\nThe Contractor shall provide Ceiling Patient Lifts in accordance with the salient characteristics. \nThe Contractor shall confirm delivery dates with the VA upon award. Modifications to the schedule shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. \nThe Contractor shall coordinate delivery with the designated Point of Contact prior to arrival. Any deliveries that have not been coordinated in advance may be turned away and require rescheduling at no additional cost to the Government.\nThe Contractor shall ensure all inspections and safety certifications are conducted by the manufacturer after installation.\nThe Contractor shall provide a Basic Troubleshooting training class for 2 Boise VAMC staff to be scheduled upon award.\nWarranty\nAll equipment shall be covered by a minimum warranty of at least three years. Contractors shall provide standard warranty information with their quotes.\nThe Contractor shall warrant the equipment against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.\nThe Contractor shall remove and replace off defective products at no additional cost to the Government.\nWarranty period shall begin on the first day following completed installation.\nDelivery\nShipping shall be FOB Destination.\nDelivery shall take place during the hours of 7:00A 3:00P Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. \nThe Contractor shall perform all tasks necessary to offload equipment from the truck, move all items to the correct location in the space, and remove any trash if applicable. The Government shall not enter the truck nor handle any equipment.\nThe Contractor shall ensure all shipping documentation is handed to the Government logistics personnel at the VAMC warehouse.\nDelivery trucks will not be permitted to remain at the loading dock. Trucks shall be unloaded, moved from the dock, and then brought back to the dock if required to haul out any waste, tools, or excess materials. \n5. Scope\n 5.1. The lift system is to provide coverage in all patient care rooms and maximum coverage in patient bathrooms.\n6. Security Requirements\n 6.1. PHI/PII will not be an issue since there will not be connected to a wireless system. Maintenance will not be included in this purchase, though a warranty will. All warranty and maintenance work will be completed onsite by FMS staff or vendor, who shall be escorted at all times.\nMust be manufacturer safety certified after installation for meeting capacities, intervals, safety functions, and speeds.\n\nTo be considered responsive to this Sources Sought Notice, you must submit evidence that your product meets the salient characteristics as outlined in this Notice. If your business is capable, please send the capability statement outlined above, and a courtesy market research quote to Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov by 10:00 AM PST on January 18, 2026. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.\n\nAgain, this is not a request for quote, and no solicitation is available at this time. \n\n\n"}