6515--NX EQ Lift: Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard

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{"description":"Solicitation Number:  \n36C10G26R0006 \n Notice Type:  \nCombined Synopsis/Solicitation  \n\nThis is a combined synopsis/solicitation for brand name, or equal commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. \nSolicitation number 36C10G26R0006 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06, dated 01 October 2025. \nRequirement Description: \nVA has a requirement to purchase Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard to deliver patient care to its VA Medical Centers around the country. Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard are designed for hoisting and transferring a patient safely and with minimal physical effort. These lifts consist of a C-shaped or U-shaped support base usually including casters, a vertical mast, a pivoting boom, a swivel bar, a hanger bar or spreader bar with hooks to accommodate loop-based slings, and the lifting mechanism; they are manually, electrically, or battery operated using hydraulic or screw jack lifting mechanisms. Patient lifts are frequently used to transfer patients (e.g., to and from a wheelchair, toilet, or bathtub), reducing the risk of injury to those assisting with the transfer (typically only one person) and of patient drop.\nA single award Requirements contract will be awarded as a Brand Name or Equal in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Proposals shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.  \nThe associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515, and the associated size standard is 800 employees. This procurement action is unrestricted Full and Open. \nThis acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Arjo Maxi Move 5® brand name or equal Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard as identified in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ LIFT PATIENT TRANSFER CLIP BASED STANDARD. All interested companies shall provide a proposal for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ LIFT PATIENT TRANSFER CLIP BASED STANDARD.\nThe ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is a FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities.  \nThe FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision. \nThe FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition. \nClause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached. \nAll interested quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/. \nQuestions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on December 18, 2025, to Contract Specialist, Jalima Jones at Jalima.Jones@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov\nNo calls will be accepted. Proposals are due via email by 10:00 AM EST on January 07, 2026, to Contract Specialist, Jalima Jones at Jalima.Jones@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCOPE OF WORK   \n\nThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award.  \nLift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard are designed for hoisting and transferring a patient safely and with minimal physical effort. These lifts consist of a C-shaped or U-shaped support base usually including casters, a vertical mast, a pivoting boom, a swivel bar, a hanger bar or spreader bar with hooks to accommodate loop-based slings, and the lifting mechanism; they are manually, electrically, or battery operated using hydraulic or screw jack lifting mechanisms. Patient lifts are frequently used to transfer patients (e.g., to and from a wheelchair, toilet, or bathtub), reducing the risk of injury to those assisting with the transfer (typically only one person) and of patient drop.\nThe Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard to be used by VHA clinicians throughout the United States and its territories. The period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods. \n\n2. REQUIREMENT \n\nThis requirement will be, Brand Name or Equal which requires the offeror indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the Arjo Maxi Move 5® or equal, Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The offeror must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer (CO) and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. \n\nThe following line-items comprise the Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard product line:\nContract Line-Item Number\n\nBrand\n\nPart Number\n\nDescription\n0001\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHE0-0-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base\n0002\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHE0-0-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Med-PDPS\n0003\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHE0-M-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Motion Assist\n0004\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHE0-M-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Med-PDPS, Motion Assist\n0005\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHEU-0-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Scale\n0006\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHEU-0-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Scale, Med-PDPS\n0007\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHEU-M-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Scale, Motion Assist\n0008\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHEU-M-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Scale, Med-PDPS, Motion Assist\n0009\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHL0-0-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base\n0010\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHL0-0-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Med-PDPS\n0011\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHL0-M-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Motion Assist\n0012\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHL0-M-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Med-PDPS, Motion Assist\n0013\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHLU-0-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Scale\n0014\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHLU-0-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Scale, Med-PDPS\n0015\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHLU-M-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Scale, Motion Assist\n0016\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHLU-M-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Scale, Med-PDPS, Motion Assist\n0017\nArjo Maxi Move 5\n700-34267-BOX\nPOWERED DPS COMBI MEDIUM\n0018\nArjo Maxi Move 5\n700-34271-BOX\nPOWERED DPS COMBI LARGE\n0019\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMAA4000M-S-L1\nLAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, SMALL\n0020\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMAA4000M-M-L1\nLAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, MEDIUM\n0021\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMAA4000M-L-L1\nLAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, LARGE\n0022\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMAA4000M-XL-L1\nLAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, X-LARGE\n0023\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMAA4000M-XXL-L1\nLAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, XX-LARGE\n0024\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMLA2000-S-L1\nLAUNDERABLE LOOP SLING, SMALL\n0025\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMLA2000-M-L1\nLAUNDERABLE LOOP SLING, MEDIUM\n0026\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMLA2000-L-L1\nLAUNDERABLE LOOP SLING, LARGE\n0027\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMLA2000-XL-L1\nLAUNDERABLE LOOP SLING, X-LARGE\n\n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Arjo Maxi Move 5® brand name or equal to Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard as listed above which meet all the following salient characteristics (SCs) below.\n\nThe Government intends for offerors to include all ancillary items, to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and as clinically required. Products quoted in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor s pricing volume (Attachment A - Price Cost Schedule) of the solicitation.\n\nAdditionally, responses can include any additional product and other product-related services necessary to obtain the supplies as required that may be beneficial and essential to the functionality of the proposed solution. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.\n\nWhen offerors include their additional proposed product items/services, these items may be considered for evaluation and must be captured in the vendor s pricing volume with an estimated quantity of zero.\n\nSC #\nSalient Characteristics\nMethod of Evaluation\nApplicable CLINs\nPage # Where SC is Found in Technical Literature\nSC 1\nLift must have options for a loop-based hanger bar and a clip-based hanger bar.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC2\nLift must be compatible with repositioning, turning, and limb lifting slings.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC3\nLift must have a clip-based hanger bar with powered positioning capable of tilting a patient while patient is lifted.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC4\nLift must have a patient weight capacity of at least 500 lbs.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC5\nLift must have options for multiple wheel heights, including an option for low leg/wheel base.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC6\nLift must have a battery charge indicator.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC7\nLift must have a lifting range of at least 17 to 60 .\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n \nSC8\nLift legs must adjust to a minimum interior opening width of 38 \n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC9\nLift legs width must be controlled by electronic control switch.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC10\nLift must allow for ambulation.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC11\nLift must have option to charge using a second battery and a separate charger.\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC12\nLift must be tested in accordance with the most recent version of ISO 10535. \n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC13\n Lift boom Must raise and lower patients using a control button\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC14\nLift must provide emergency stop and manual emergency lowering.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC15\nLift must have max exterior width of 30 with legs closed\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC16\n Lift must have an option of integrated scale equal to the lift capacity. \nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\n\n\nMAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT\n\nPreventative Maintenance will be performed as prescribed by the manufacturer s specifications. Maintenance, repairs, and replacement will be performed by authorized technicians and will be coordinated through the designated facility POC. At the time of installation, and/or for any reoccurring onsite visit(s) to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, replacement, etc., the Contractor must comply with all local policies to gain access to individual VA Medical Centers.\n\nPRODUCT REFRESH\n\nProduct refresh is when a current CLIN is no longer being manufactured due to obsolescence and the product item is being replaced with a newer, and more often, a superior version of the same item. The current CLIN product will be revised to reflect the refreshed product information, manufacturer s part number, IDIQ price (inclusive of Service Level Agreement (SLA) fee), etc.\n\nThe Government reserves the right to not accept the products offered under product refresh. The contractor will be notified in writing if a product refresh is not accepted. All products offered shall be provided with the warranty that is agreed upon for this contract. The contractor agrees to ensure that all upgraded improved/replaced products meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Federal requirements, see attachment 5.\n\nThe contractor shall provide the COR and CO the following information for product refresh:\n(1) A list of specific awarded item(s) being refreshed in the Price/Cost Schedule (to include commercial pricing, discount offered, and IDIQ price (inclusive of SLA fee)).\n(2) Product literature for the item(s) refreshed;\n(3) A detailed description of the differences or benefits of refreshed as compared to the item(s) being discontinued or added;\n(4) Proper identification of any product requirements and/or procedures related to those product(s) proposed to be refreshed or upgraded;\n(5) FDA approval, if applicable;\n(6) Provide historical sales to VA by item(s), if applicable; and\n(7) Copy of Commercial Warranty\n\nThe request shall be submitted to the COR, copy to the Contract Specialist and Contract Officer, for review and recommendation of approval to be submitted to the CO. The CO shall prepare a bilateral modification for execution.\n\nPRODUCT REMOVAL OR RECALL\n\nFor any product awarded under this contract removed or recalled by the manufacturer due to defects in the product or potential dangers to patients, or if any required removal or recall is suggested or mandated by a regulatory or official agency, the manufacturer shall resolve any defects or potential dangers by repairing or replacing the product at no cost to the government. The manufacturer agrees to take the following steps immediately:\nNotify the Contracting Officer (CO) at the Strategic Acquisition Center in writing, by the most expeditious manner possible.\nProvide copies of the notification to CO, Contracting Specialist, Contracting Officer Representative, and Manager at Product Recall Office, all Agencies and VA Facilities who purchased the product, which include, but not be limited to the following:\n(1) Complete item description and/or identification, order numbers from customers and the contract number assigned as a result of an issuance on the solicitation;\n(2) Reasons for modifications, removal or recall; and\n(3) Necessary instructions for return for credit, replacement or corrective action.\n\nA copy of the notification will be provided to:\nManager, Product Recall Office\nNational Center for Patient Safety\nVeterans Health Administration\n24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M\nAnn Arbor, MI 48106\n\nThe following attachments are incorporated by reference. All criteria outlined in the attachments are applicable to this combined synopsis/solicitation.\n\n\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C10G26R0006 Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation NAICS: 339113 Classification Code: 6515 Response Deadline: 2026-01-07T10:00:00-05:00 Office Address: FREDERICKSBURG, VA POC: Jalima J. Jones, Jalima.Jones@va.gov {"description":"Solicitation Number:  \n36C10G26R0006 \n Notice Type:  \nCombined Synopsis/Solicitation  \n\nThis is a combined synopsis/solicitation for brand name, or equal commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. \nSolicitation number 36C10G26R0006 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06, dated 01 October 2025. \nRequirement Description: \nVA has a requirement to purchase Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard to deliver patient care to its VA Medical Centers around the country. Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard are designed for hoisting and transferring a patient safely and with minimal physical effort. These lifts consist of a C-shaped or U-shaped support base usually including casters, a vertical mast, a pivoting boom, a swivel bar, a hanger bar or spreader bar with hooks to accommodate loop-based slings, and the lifting mechanism; they are manually, electrically, or battery operated using hydraulic or screw jack lifting mechanisms. Patient lifts are frequently used to transfer patients (e.g., to and from a wheelchair, toilet, or bathtub), reducing the risk of injury to those assisting with the transfer (typically only one person) and of patient drop.\nA single award Requirements contract will be awarded as a Brand Name or Equal in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Proposals shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.  \nThe associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515, and the associated size standard is 800 employees. This procurement action is unrestricted Full and Open. \nThis acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Arjo Maxi Move 5® brand name or equal Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard as identified in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ LIFT PATIENT TRANSFER CLIP BASED STANDARD. All interested companies shall provide a proposal for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ LIFT PATIENT TRANSFER CLIP BASED STANDARD.\nThe ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is a FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities.  \nThe FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision. \nThe FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition. \nClause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached. \nAll interested quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/. \nQuestions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on December 18, 2025, to Contract Specialist, Jalima Jones at Jalima.Jones@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov\nNo calls will be accepted. Proposals are due via email by 10:00 AM EST on January 07, 2026, to Contract Specialist, Jalima Jones at Jalima.Jones@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCOPE OF WORK   \n\nThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award.  \nLift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard are designed for hoisting and transferring a patient safely and with minimal physical effort. These lifts consist of a C-shaped or U-shaped support base usually including casters, a vertical mast, a pivoting boom, a swivel bar, a hanger bar or spreader bar with hooks to accommodate loop-based slings, and the lifting mechanism; they are manually, electrically, or battery operated using hydraulic or screw jack lifting mechanisms. Patient lifts are frequently used to transfer patients (e.g., to and from a wheelchair, toilet, or bathtub), reducing the risk of injury to those assisting with the transfer (typically only one person) and of patient drop.\nThe Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard to be used by VHA clinicians throughout the United States and its territories. The period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods. \n\n2. REQUIREMENT \n\nThis requirement will be, Brand Name or Equal which requires the offeror indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the Arjo Maxi Move 5® or equal, Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The offeror must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer (CO) and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. \n\nThe following line-items comprise the Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard product line:\nContract Line-Item Number\n\nBrand\n\nPart Number\n\nDescription\n0001\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHE0-0-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base\n0002\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHE0-0-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Med-PDPS\n0003\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHE0-M-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Motion Assist\n0004\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHE0-M-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Med-PDPS, Motion Assist\n0005\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHEU-0-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Scale\n0006\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHEU-0-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Scale, Med-PDPS\n0007\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHEU-M-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Scale, Motion Assist\n0008\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHEU-M-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, X-Low Base, Scale, Med-PDPS, Motion Assist\n0009\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHL0-0-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base\n0010\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHL0-0-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Med-PDPS\n0011\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHL0-M-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Motion Assist\n0012\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHL0-M-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Med-PDPS, Motion Assist\n0013\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHLU-0-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Scale\n0014\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHLU-0-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Scale, Med-PDPS\n0015\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHLU-M-0-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Scale, Motion Assist\n0016\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nKMEHLU-M-D-01\nMaxi Move 5, 600 lbs SWL, Low Base, Scale, Med-PDPS, Motion Assist\n0017\nArjo Maxi Move 5\n700-34267-BOX\nPOWERED DPS COMBI MEDIUM\n0018\nArjo Maxi Move 5\n700-34271-BOX\nPOWERED DPS COMBI LARGE\n0019\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMAA4000M-S-L1\nLAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, SMALL\n0020\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMAA4000M-M-L1\nLAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, MEDIUM\n0021\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMAA4000M-L-L1\nLAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, LARGE\n0022\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMAA4000M-XL-L1\nLAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, X-LARGE\n0023\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMAA4000M-XXL-L1\nLAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, XX-LARGE\n0024\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMLA2000-S-L1\nLAUNDERABLE LOOP SLING, SMALL\n0025\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMLA2000-M-L1\nLAUNDERABLE LOOP SLING, MEDIUM\n0026\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMLA2000-L-L1\nLAUNDERABLE LOOP SLING, LARGE\n0027\nArjo Maxi Move 5\nMLA2000-XL-L1\nLAUNDERABLE LOOP SLING, X-LARGE\n\n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Arjo Maxi Move 5® brand name or equal to Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard as listed above which meet all the following salient characteristics (SCs) below.\n\nThe Government intends for offerors to include all ancillary items, to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and as clinically required. Products quoted in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor s pricing volume (Attachment A - Price Cost Schedule) of the solicitation.\n\nAdditionally, responses can include any additional product and other product-related services necessary to obtain the supplies as required that may be beneficial and essential to the functionality of the proposed solution. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.\n\nWhen offerors include their additional proposed product items/services, these items may be considered for evaluation and must be captured in the vendor s pricing volume with an estimated quantity of zero.\n\nSC #\nSalient Characteristics\nMethod of Evaluation\nApplicable CLINs\nPage # Where SC is Found in Technical Literature\nSC 1\nLift must have options for a loop-based hanger bar and a clip-based hanger bar.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC2\nLift must be compatible with repositioning, turning, and limb lifting slings.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC3\nLift must have a clip-based hanger bar with powered positioning capable of tilting a patient while patient is lifted.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC4\nLift must have a patient weight capacity of at least 500 lbs.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC5\nLift must have options for multiple wheel heights, including an option for low leg/wheel base.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC6\nLift must have a battery charge indicator.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC7\nLift must have a lifting range of at least 17 to 60 .\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n \nSC8\nLift legs must adjust to a minimum interior opening width of 38 \n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC9\nLift legs width must be controlled by electronic control switch.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC10\nLift must allow for ambulation.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC11\nLift must have option to charge using a second battery and a separate charger.\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC12\nLift must be tested in accordance with the most recent version of ISO 10535. \n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC13\n Lift boom Must raise and lower patients using a control button\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC14\nLift must provide emergency stop and manual emergency lowering.\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC15\nLift must have max exterior width of 30 with legs closed\n\nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\nSC16\n Lift must have an option of integrated scale equal to the lift capacity. \nLiterature Review\n0001-0016\n\n\n\nMAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT\n\nPreventative Maintenance will be performed as prescribed by the manufacturer s specifications. Maintenance, repairs, and replacement will be performed by authorized technicians and will be coordinated through the designated facility POC. At the time of installation, and/or for any reoccurring onsite visit(s) to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, replacement, etc., the Contractor must comply with all local policies to gain access to individual VA Medical Centers.\n\nPRODUCT REFRESH\n\nProduct refresh is when a current CLIN is no longer being manufactured due to obsolescence and the product item is being replaced with a newer, and more often, a superior version of the same item. The current CLIN product will be revised to reflect the refreshed product information, manufacturer s part number, IDIQ price (inclusive of Service Level Agreement (SLA) fee), etc.\n\nThe Government reserves the right to not accept the products offered under product refresh. The contractor will be notified in writing if a product refresh is not accepted. All products offered shall be provided with the warranty that is agreed upon for this contract. The contractor agrees to ensure that all upgraded improved/replaced products meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Federal requirements, see attachment 5.\n\nThe contractor shall provide the COR and CO the following information for product refresh:\n(1) A list of specific awarded item(s) being refreshed in the Price/Cost Schedule (to include commercial pricing, discount offered, and IDIQ price (inclusive of SLA fee)).\n(2) Product literature for the item(s) refreshed;\n(3) A detailed description of the differences or benefits of refreshed as compared to the item(s) being discontinued or added;\n(4) Proper identification of any product requirements and/or procedures related to those product(s) proposed to be refreshed or upgraded;\n(5) FDA approval, if applicable;\n(6) Provide historical sales to VA by item(s), if applicable; and\n(7) Copy of Commercial Warranty\n\nThe request shall be submitted to the COR, copy to the Contract Specialist and Contract Officer, for review and recommendation of approval to be submitted to the CO. The CO shall prepare a bilateral modification for execution.\n\nPRODUCT REMOVAL OR RECALL\n\nFor any product awarded under this contract removed or recalled by the manufacturer due to defects in the product or potential dangers to patients, or if any required removal or recall is suggested or mandated by a regulatory or official agency, the manufacturer shall resolve any defects or potential dangers by repairing or replacing the product at no cost to the government. The manufacturer agrees to take the following steps immediately:\nNotify the Contracting Officer (CO) at the Strategic Acquisition Center in writing, by the most expeditious manner possible.\nProvide copies of the notification to CO, Contracting Specialist, Contracting Officer Representative, and Manager at Product Recall Office, all Agencies and VA Facilities who purchased the product, which include, but not be limited to the following:\n(1) Complete item description and/or identification, order numbers from customers and the contract number assigned as a result of an issuance on the solicitation;\n(2) Reasons for modifications, removal or recall; and\n(3) Necessary instructions for return for credit, replacement or corrective action.\n\nA copy of the notification will be provided to:\nManager, Product Recall Office\nNational Center for Patient Safety\nVeterans Health Administration\n24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M\nAnn Arbor, MI 48106\n\nThe following attachments are incorporated by reference. All criteria outlined in the attachments are applicable to this combined synopsis/solicitation.\n\n\n"}