Handicare USA Inc., a foreign-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business and manufacturer, holds a Multiple Award Federal Supply Schedule (FSS-65-II-A) contract with the General Services Administration for Medical Equipment and Supplies. Under this indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicle, the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) has issued numerous firm-fixed-price delivery orders to Handicare for the provision of overhead and portable ceiling lifts, slings, and installation/maintenance services to support patient mobility at VA medical facilities nationwide. Delivery order values range from under $10,000 to over $800,000, with the majority of awards not utilizing any set-aside designations. This IDIQ contract enables the VA VHA to streamline procurement of Handicare's specialized patient handling solutions to fulfill the agency's mission of providing quality healthcare to veterans.
The VA VHA delivery orders reviewed cover a variety of medical equipment and services, including ceiling lifts, patient lifts, carry bars, slings, lift motor replacements, and installation. The orders are primarily destined for VA facilities in Maryland Heights, Missouri, but also include locations in Washington, D.C., Iowa City, Iowa, and Birmingham, Alabama. Handicare USA Inc. serves as the prime contractor on these firm-fixed-price delivery orders, which have completion dates ranging from 2022 to 2025 and potential values up to $805,903. The provision of this patient handling equipment and associated services directly supports the VA VHA's efforts to safely move and transfer patients within its medical centers as part of the agency's comprehensive healthcare programs for U.S. military veterans.
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