6515--Powered Standing and Raising Aid

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 22, is seeking Powered Standing and Raising Aid equipment for the VA Prescott Medical Center in Arizona. The primary product of interest is the ARJO SARA PLUS w/ Scale, with a requested quantity of 9 units and associated components. This Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice aims to conduct market research and identify qualified sources under NAICS code 339113 for medical equipment manufacturing. Vendors are required to submit comprehensive responses to 19 specific questions by April 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST, addressing capabilities, business size status, manufacturing abilities, and product specifications. The RFI encourages detailed information about product capabilities, FDA clearances, lead times, pricing, federal contract schedules, and support services, with responses to be used exclusively for acquisition planning.

There is currently no set-aside designation for this procurement, and the size standard is set at 800 employees. The solicitation covers Product Service Code 6515 for medical and surgical instruments and equipment, with a focus on safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) training equipment. The technical specifications require a device with a safe working load of at least 420 lbs, electronically adjustable leg width, a minimum lifting height of 35 5/8", and a rechargeable battery with wall-mounted charging dock. The contracting officer for this opportunity is Deronte Reid, who can be contacted at Deronte.reid@va.gov. While this is not a formal solicitation and does not guarantee future bidding opportunities, it provides a crucial market research phase for potential suppliers of medical standing and raising aid equipment to the VA healthcare system.