6515--36C241-25-AP-1541 Sources Sought Mobile Patient Lifts

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is conducting market research for the procurement of two mobile patient lifts for the White River Junction VA Medical Center in Vermont. The VA seeks battery-operated patient lifts with a minimum 500-pound lifting capacity, requiring vendors to provide comprehensive user manuals and cleaning guidelines. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and hold Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts, with the procurement falling under NAICS code 339113 and PSC 6515 for surgical appliances and medical equipment. Vendors must submit detailed responses including company information, performance capabilities, socio-economic status, and service area, with special consideration for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SD/VOSBs) who can provide proof of SBA VetCert registration. The response deadline is February 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with vendors required to be authorized original equipment manufacturer (OEM) distributors.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, indicating that only small businesses are eligible to compete for the contract. While the pre-solicitation notice does not specify a precise award value, it represents a targeted procurement for critical medical equipment at the VA Medical Center. The VA is specifically interested in gathering market intelligence about FSS contract holders who can supply these mobile patient lifts, with the ultimate goal of preparing for a formal solicitation. Vendors will be evaluated on their ability to meet the technical specifications, demonstrate distribution capabilities, and provide evidence of their small business status and relevant experience in medical equipment supply. The procurement aims to ensure the VA can acquire high-quality, reliable patient lifting equipment that meets the specific needs of the medical facility, with delivery required directly to the White River Junction location in Vermont.