Salient Characteristics SARA Flex.docx

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This is a Salient Characteristics document for SARA Flex sit-to-stand lifts being procured by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17. The document outlines the technical and functional specifications that any proposed lift equipment must meet for this pre-solicitation sources sought notice (Solicitation Number 36C25726Q0802).

The required sit-to-stand lift must be motorized and compatible with clip-based standing slings, specifically including ARJO MFA3000 disposable slings. The equipment must feature an integrated scale functioning at full capacity, with readout capability on the hand control without requiring separate batteries. Physical dimensions must not exceed 27 inches wide with legs closed, but must widen to at least 40 inches using electrical controls. The lift must have a minimum weight capacity of 440 pounds and be designed for patients who can hold on with at least one hand, bear weight on at least one leg, and follow instructions. Additional required features include emergency stop and emergency lowering controls, a single wipeable belt to secure legs, flexible silicone anterior leg support with ergonomic low footplate design, and a charger with two batteries to enable battery replacement without operational disruption. The leg support mechanism must offer flexibility to accommodate patients' shins and knees in various positions and placements.

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Salient Characteristics for SARA Flex sit to stand lifts

· Sit-to-stand lift must be usable with clip-based standing slings including ARJO MFA3000 disposable slings.

· Sit-to-stand lift must be motorized.

· Sit-to-stand lift must include an integrated scale that functions up to its full capacity.

· Sit-to-stand lift must include a charger and two batteries to allow battery replacement whenever necessary.

· Integrated Scale

· Low footplate ergonomic design

· Flexible silicone anterior let support

· Sit-to-stand lift must be no more than 27” wide with legs closed.

· Sit-to-stand lift must have legs that widen to at least 40” wide.

· Legs must be able to be widened and narrowed using electrical controls.

· Scale must read out on hand control and must not require separate batteries.

· Sit-to-stand lift must have emergency stop and emergency lowering controls.

· Sit-to-stand lifts must hold a minimum capacity of 440 pounds and be able to handle patients who can hold on with at least one hand, bear weight on at least one leg, and follow instructions.

· Sit-to-stand lifts must include a single, wipeable belt to keep legs on the lifts.

· Leg support must be flexible to support patients’ shins and knees in a variety of positions and leg placement.

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