DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Lifts: Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide Arjo Maxi Move® brand name or equal the Lifts: Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver the Lifts: Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States and its territories. The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 800 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the website at SAM.gov | Home. All offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search at the time of quote submission. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought Notice is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes. 2.0 SCOPE Lifts: Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard are Lifts 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 hook to accommodate clip-based slings, and the, lifting mechanisms; 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. The following Contract Line-Items Numbers (CLINs) are being considered: Contract Line Items Manufacturer Part Number Description 0001 Arjo Maxi Move® KMCEUN MAXI MOVE, DPS, SCALE, X L-HEIGHT 0002 Arjo Maxi Move® KMCEUN-D MAXI MOVE EXTRA LOW CHASSIS SCALE 0003 Arjo Maxi Move® KMCEXN MAXI MOVE DPS EXTRA LOW HEIGHT 0004 Arjo Maxi Move® KMCEXN-D MAXI MOVE COMBI EXTRA LOW CHASSIS 0005 Arjo Maxi Move® KMCLUN MAXI MOVE, SCALE, L HEIGHT -UL 0006 Arjo Maxi Move® KMCLUN-D MAXI MOVE, DPS, SCALE, L-HEIGHT 0007 Arjo Maxi Move® KMCLXN MAXI MOVE COMBI LOW CHASSIS 0008 Arjo Maxi Move® KMCLXN-D MAXI MOVE COMBI LOW CHASSIS 0009 Arjo Maxi Move® 700-19326-BOX TWO POINT SPREADER BAR 0010 Arjo Maxi Move® 700-19331-BOX FOUR POINT SPREADER BAR 0011 Arjo Maxi Move® 700-19311-BOX POWERED DPS SPREADER BAR, MEDIUM 0012 Arjo Maxi Move® 700-19316-BOX POWERED DPS SPREADER BAR, LARGE 0013 Arjo Maxi Move® MFA1000M-S-L1 DISPOSABLE CLIP SLING, SMALL 0014 Arjo Maxi Move® MFA1000M-M-L1 DISPOSABLE CLIP SLING, MEDIUM 0015 Arjo Maxi Move® MFA1000M-L-L1 DISPOSABLE CLIP SLING, LARGE 0016 Arjo Maxi Move® MFA1000M-XL-L1 DISPOSABLE CLIP SLING, X-LARGE 0017 Arjo Maxi Move® MFA1000M-XXL-L1 DISPOSABLE CLIP SLING, XX-LARGE 0018 Arjo Maxi Move® MFA2100-S-L1 DISPOSABLE LOOP SLING, SMALL 0019 Arjo Maxi Move® MFA2100-M-L1 DISPOSABLE LOOP SLING, MEDIUM 0020 Arjo Maxi Move® MFA2100-L-L1 DISPOSABLE LOOP SLING, LARGE 0021 Arjo Maxi Move® MFA2100-XL-L1 DISPOSABLE LOOP SLING, X-LARGE 0022 Arjo Maxi Move® MFA2100-XXL-L1 DISPOSABLE LOOP SLING, XX-LARGE 0023 Arjo Maxi Move® MAA4000M-S-L1 LAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, SMALL 0024 Arjo Maxi Move® MAA4000M-M-L1 LAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, MEDIUM 0025 Arjo Maxi Move® MAA4000M-L-L1 LAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, LARGE 0026 Arjo Maxi Move® MAA4000M-XL-L1 LAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, X-LARGE 0027 Arjo Maxi Move® MAA4000M-XXL-L1 LAUNDERABLE CLIP SLING, XX-LARGE 0028 Arjo Maxi Move® MLA2000-S-L1 LAUNDERABLE LOOP SLING, SMALL 0029 Arjo Maxi Move® MLA2000-M-L1 LAUNDERABLE LOOP SLING, MEDIUM 0030 Arjo Maxi Move® MLA2000-L-L1 LAUNDERABLE LOOP SLING, LARGE 0031 Arjo Maxi Move® MLA2000-XL-L1 LAUNDERABLE LOOP SLING, X-LARGE The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Arjo Maxi Move® brand name or equal Lifts: Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics (SCs): CLINs 0001 0014 apply to the following SC s. SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION SC 1 Lift must be allowed to be used with repositioning, turning, and limb lifting slings with at least one style of hanger bar. Literature Review SC 2 Clip based hanger bar with powered positioning to tilt a patient while lifted Literature Review SC 3 Weight capacity that accommodates patients weighing 500 lbs. or greater. Literature Review SC4 Options for multiple wheel heights, including an option of a low base that allows passage under a stretcher with a 2.5-inch clearance and an option of 3 inch wheels or larger. Literature Review SC 5 Low battery indicator. Literature Review SC 6 Lifting range that allows floor rescue of patients and lifting to high surfaces (hanger bar can reach 16 inches or lower and 61 inches or higher). Literature Review SC 7 Legs adjustable to a minimum interior width of 40.1 inches. Literature Review SC 8 Raising/lowering mechanism that keeps the patient at the same distance from the mast regardless of height. Literature Review SC 9 Legs widen and narrow electrically using a control button. Literature Review SC 10 Lift must be allowed to be used for ambulation. Literature Review SC 11 Option to charge using a second battery and a wall charger. Literature Review SC 12 Lift must be tested in accordance with ISO 10535:2021. Literature Review SC 13 Lifting must be motorized. Literature Review SC 14 Lift must provide emergency stop and manual emergency lowering. Literature Review SC 15 Max exterior width with legs closed 30 inches Literature Review For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics specified above. The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following: Does vendor offer an annual service plan, Yes or No? If Yes: What does the plan cover? Does plan cover software updates only? Does the plan cover parts repair or replacement only? Does the plan cover both software and parts? Vendors are requested to provide documentation that shows information on their service plan. Is the service provided by the OEM or a subcontractor? Full name and address of company DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor If distributor provides full name, business size and address of manufacturer. Country of Origin designation for all products Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale. Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meets the identified salient characteristics and page numbers where each salient characteristic is met. Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified. Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.
