RFI 36C26326Q0659.docx

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform services for a future procurement that may result in a contract with the Government. This source sought notice is part of a market research effort and is unrestricted. Additionally, this notice applies to those firms capable of fulfilling the requirement in accordance with the Statement of Work and Salient Characteristics herein. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition approach.

Provide “Sit to Stand Patient Lifts with Scales” IAW attached Statement of Work to the Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 (VISN 23) locations specified below;

VA of Central Iowa Health Care System 3600 30th Street, Des Moines IA, 50310

Potential sources having the capabilities necessary to provide the above services which meet all the requirements outlined in the attached statement of work and salient characteristics are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to scott.morrison2@va.gov no later than noted in the RFI. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Responses should include the following information:

Company name, address, and business size; point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address; A capability statement addressing the requirements in the attached Statement of Work to include:

1. References for similar PRODUCT/ SERVICE previously provided with similar characteristics as outlined in the Statement of Work.

NAICS Code 339113 is applicable to this procurement.

This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Sioux Falls, SD, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23, is conducting market research to identify potential sources that can provide the following:

VA-CIHCS has a requirement for name brand or equal additional Ez Way smart stand with scale/S500PS1-03 floor-based patient lifts and charger assembly to replace current Ez Way lifts that are at end of life, to be used for patient care throughout facility.

Salient Characteristics (at least 5), The item must: be/ have/ do these things Sit-to-stand lift must:

· hold at least 500 pounds.

· be motorized.

· include a scale that functions up to its full capacity.

· include a charger and two batteries to allow battery replacement whenever necessary.

· fit through a 39” door at its narrowest setting.

· have adjustable and removable foot plate.

· shin pad must be adjustable vertically and horizontally.

· have adjustable legs able to be widened and narrowed.

· a bag attached to the lift to hold slings.

· have three methods to control the unit, thumb switches, front panel switches, and hand control.

· include automatic shut off after 20 minutes of non-use.

· scale must not require separate batteries from the lift.

· manual lowering option in case of dead battery.

· battery change must not require tools.

· 10-year warranty on frame, 36 months on components and 12 month warranty on battery.

· Meet VHA Directive:

VHA Directive 1611, Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program, dated July 11, 2023, Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program Directive. VHA Forms and Publications (va.gov) - https://vaww.va.gov/vhapublications/publications.cfm?Pub=1

If your firm is capable of providing this service, please fully complete each section of the survey below and email this response to scott.morrison2@va.gov.

Company Name: _____________________________________________________________

Company Address: ___________________________________________________________

DUNS Number: _____________________________________________________________

Point of Contact: ____________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________

Email Address: _____________________________________________________________

Socio-economic Classification in Accordance with NAICS Code 339113: (check all that apply)

☐ Small Business ☐ Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ☐ Verified SDVOSB by www.vip.vetbiz.gov ☐ Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) ☐ Verified VOSB by www.vip.vetbiz.gov ☐ Small Disadvantage Business ☐ Women-owned Small Business ☐ Economically Disadvantaged Small Business ☐ HUBZone ☐ 8(a) Certified

Company’s Capability Statement:

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.