6515--Hooverjack System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking to procure 30 Hoover Jack Evacuation Devices and related medical equipment for the VA Phoenix Healthcare System. The solicitation (36C26225Q0746) requires specific medical equipment including evacuation devices, battery support modules, and air inflation regulators with precise technical specifications such as lifting capacity up to 700 lbs and compatibility with hospital disinfection protocols. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Carlo Manuel by April 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest-priced quotation that meets all salient characteristics requirements, with vendors required to provide an Authorized Distributor Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer within the past 90 days. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with all technical specifications and submission guidelines to be considered for award.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS Code 339112, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract will be performed at the VA Phoenix Healthcare System located in Phoenix, Arizona, with a delivery requirement mandating all items be delivered within 30 days of award. The procurement allows for potential quantity increases up to 50% of contract line items at the same unit price within 180 days of contract conclusion. The contract falls under Product Service Code 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. While no specific award value is disclosed, the procurement involves specialized medical evacuation equipment with stringent performance and technical requirements designed to meet the healthcare facility's specific operational needs.