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GENERAL INFORMATION

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

1303 5th St Suite 300 Coralville IA 52241

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Contract Specialist James Miller james.miller4@va.gov 319-338-0581 x635987

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This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source firm fixed price contract to the following contractor in support of Patient Lift Motors – STC , supporting St. Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303.

Guldmann, Inc.

14401 McCormick Dr. STE A Tampa, FL, 33626

This is done under authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1: Only one source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This is not a request for competitive quotes.

St. Cloud VA Healthcare System is replacing motors for Guldmann Patient Ceiling Lift System units installed at St. Cloud VA Medical Center. Market research revealed that Guldmann, Inc. is the proprietary developer and sole service provider for the Guldmann Patient Ceiling Lift System currently being utilized by St. Cloud VA Health Care System.

Additionally, Guldmann, Inc. is the creator and Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Guldmann Patient Ceiling Lift System and has over the life of this equipment serviced this equipment for St. Cloud VA Health Care System. Guldmann, Inc., furthermore, owns the proprietary maintenance rights for this equipment and training.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 339113 ( Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies).

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement, including documentation from the proprietary rights holder Guldmann, Inc. that such contractor could provide parts and services as an authorized reseller, authorized dealer or third party. Any offerings must be compatible with current systems in place at St. Cloud VA Medical Center.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency by e-mailing such statement and supporting documentation to James Miller, Contract Specialist, at james.miller4@va.gov. No phone calls please. Please indicate “Response to Patient Lift Motor Replacements 36C26325Q0769” in subject line of e-mail. Responses are due by 10:00 am Central Daylight Time on Friday, 5/16/2025.

Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government under authorities cited above.

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