DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Lifts: Patient Transfer: Floor Based 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 Baxter Liko Viking® brand name or equal the Lifts: Patient Transfer: Floor Based 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: Floor Based 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: Floor Based 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 seat (sling or rigid), 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. Some patient transfer lifts are mounted on tracks to permit patient transfers between rooms or different vertical levels. Lifts may also be designed to include a horizontal platform that is placed on the floor to raise a patient from the floor to standing or sitting position. These units are usually mobile, and battery powered. The following Contract Line-Items Number (CLIN) are being considered: CLIN Part Number Description BASE YEAR YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 0001 2040043 Liko Viking XL includes Universal Twin Bar 670 100 100 100 100 100 0002 2040044 Liko Viking L includes Universal Twin Bar 450 100 100 100 100 100 0003 3156226 Lino Scale 400 100 100 100 100 100 0004 3156232 Adapter Kit for Liko Scale 75 75 75 75 75 0005 2047011 Armrest 100 100 100 100 100 0006 2156076 Universal sling Bar 600 for the Viking XL 50 50 50 50 50 0007 3156086 Universal sling Bar 600 Quick Release for the Viking XL 50 50 50 50 50 0008 2014306 Wheel Set 100/75 25 25 25 25 25 0009 3684105 Lift Sheet, Regular, Poly - XL (880 LBS.) 25 25 25 25 25 0010 3684106 Lift Sheet, Tall, Poly - XL (880 LBS.) 25 25 25 25 25 0011 3684001 Strap, 8 pieces model 600 IC 25 25 25 25 25 0012 3683062 Plastic Reinforcement 200 25 25 25 25 25 0013 3683105 Octo lift strap, Polyester-M 50 50 50 50 50 0014 3683106 Octo lift strap, Polyester-L 50 50 50 50 50 0015 2006110 Lithium-ion Battery Replacement 100 100 100 100 100 0016 2004113 Wall Mount Battery Charger 50 50 50 50 50 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Baxter Liko Viking® brand name or equal Lifts: Patient Transfer: Floor Based as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics (SC): Apply to the following SC s to CLINs 0001 0002 SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION SC 1 Max safe working load 500LBS Literature Review SC 2 Must be battery operated/powered Literature Review SC 3 Have Emergency system operation power or manual Literature Review SC4 Ability to used verity of slings Literature Review SC 5 Changeable Sling bars or Spreader bars Literature Review Apply to the following SC s to CLINs 0003 - 0014 SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION SC 1 All Accessories must work with associated brand of lift 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 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? Vendor 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 provide 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) meet 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.
