S02_Sources Sought Notice_36C25226Q0544_Patient Ceiling Lift Slings_Due NLT 06.24.2026_4 PM CST.docx

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

Guldmann Brand Patient Sling - Brand name only

GENERAL INFORMATION

36C252 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Arneil Genus arneil.genus@va.gov Email only

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Tomah VA Medical Center

Warehouse Dept

500 E. Veterans Street

Tomah WI

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.

Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potentially qualified businesses interested in and capable of providing the requested commodities.

The NAICS Code is 339113; size standard is 800 employees; PSC is 6530.

Unrestricted – no set-aside

Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name b) address (c) socio-economic status, (d) point of contact (e) phone, fax, and email (f) SAM UEI number (g) Cage Code (h) Tax ID Number (i) and must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor and provide the commodities described below.

PATIENT CEILING LIFT SLING, BRAND NAME ONLY – GULDMANN, INC.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:

The Tomah VA Medical Center, Patient Care Services Dept/Dementia unit is requesting Safe Patient Handling slings for long-term care residents on the unit who may require ceiling lift assistance for transfers and mobility. The slings will be used to facilitate patient transfers, ambulation, exercise activities, and repositioning in beds, chairs, and other supportive surfaces. No installation services are needed. However, Training on slings uses will be provided by the vendor. The Guldmann Brand name only - GH3+ ceiling lift slings will be used for the Veteran residents who require assistance with transfers and mobility. Currently Tomah VA Medical Center requires that the slings match their existing vendor's lift from Guldmann. Guldmann slings are not available on the GSA website.

REQUIREMENTS AND SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS TO MEET OUR NEEDS:

This project involves staff training on the Guldmann GH3+ lifts, in coordination with Safe Patient Handling (SPH).

Selection Criteria: Requesting Guldmann brand name only, patient slings for our Guldmann ceiling lifts that were installed in new construction of building 406B. A variety of slings are needed for this population as the residents can vary in size and mobility levels.

Equipment with which the item is used with: Guldmann GH3 ceiling lift Intended Use: The requested end-product “slings” will be utilized to perform transfers, ambulation, and reposition patients in bed, in chairs, and on other supportive surfaces.

Weight capacity: at least 550 lbs with size medium, large and XL. Weight capacity of at least 1000 lbs with size XXL Kind of Material: Net Polyester, Polyester, or Spacer Polyester as noted below for each item listed in the item description.

The slings must have an expected lifetime of 3 – 10 years based on how often it is laundered and must have a one-year warranty on defects.

For full body sitting slings (basic high, basic low, amputee):

The sling will be able, when utilized with our current Guldmann Ceiling lifts, to lift a person from a variety of surfaces(bed, chair, toilet, stretcher, floor) and transfer them to a different surface. The user should be able to apply the sling to a patient seated in a chair. The sling will offer full body support for users that have reduced trunk strength. There should be 4 loop attachments (one at each shoulder and one on each leg strap), to secure the sling to a two point or 4 point sling bar for lifting. The loop attachments should have at least two length choices on each attachment. Leg straps will be padded.

For Sit-On Sling:

The sling will be able, when utilized with our current Guldmann Ceiling lifts, to lift a person from a variety of surfaces (bed, chair, stretcher, floor) and transfer them to a different surface. The sling will offer good body support for users that have reduced trunk strength and will support the head. There should be a minimum of 4 loop attachments to secure the sling to a two point or 4-point sling bar for lifting. The sling should be able to remain under the patient while seated in a chair for several hours without causing pressure points/skin breakdown on the patient For Repositioning Sling The sling will be able, when utilized with our current Guldmann Ceiling lifts, to lift a person from a variety of surfaces (bed, chair, stretcher, floor) and transfer them to a different surface while the patient is laying on flat on their back. It should also be able to reposition a patient in the bed. The sling will offer full body support for users that have reduced trunk strength. There should be 4 loop attachments on each lateral side of the sling (total of 8 loop attachments) to secure the sling to a two point or 4-point sling bar for lifting. The loop attachments should collapse in on themselves making a smooth strap when the loops are not in use. The sling should be able to remain under the patient while in bed 24 hours/day, without causing pressure points/skin breakdown on the patient. The sling will also have corner straps to hook onto the mattress to decrease slippage of the sling under the patient.

For Gait Trainer Sling The sling will be able, when utilized with our current Guldmann Ceiling lifts, to assist a person with sufficient leg strength to stand upright, and aid in their balance while walking or during sitting activities to support safe balance. The sling supports the upper body to eliminate a resident from sliding out. There should be a minimum of 4 loop attachments to secure the sling to a two point or 4 point sling bar for lifting.

Bariatric version will help provide support while walking and helps support the pelvis and stomach area during ambulation.

For Multi Support and Limb Slings The sling will support and lift limbs with the Guldmann Ceiling lift avoiding unnecessary strain on the provider. The sling will lift and support different parts of the body for therapy procedures, placing wedges under residents, supporting limbs for dressing changes or wound care. There should be a minimum of 2 loop attachments to secure the sling to a 2- or 4-point hanger bar.

Additional/Required Salient Characteristics

Other pertinent information that describes the item:

· Passive RFID tag integrated into the sling for inventory tracking

· Loop attachments that collapse back into a flat/smooth strap when not in use to decrease likelihood of staff tripping on straps hanging on the side of the bed.

Place of Delivery:

The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered and certified with the Small Business Administration (SBA). Requests for information and resultant responses shall be submitted directly to the contracting officer, Responses due no later than June 24, 2026, 4 PM CST to the Contracting Officer at: arneil.genus@va.gov

Sources Sought Notice