Patient Ceiling Lift

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C25524Q0429
Agency
Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Responses due
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
PSC
6515 Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
Place of performance
Saint Louis, Missouri 63103, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Saint Louis Health Care System is soliciting bids to procure four ceiling patient lifts with specific technical requirements. The VA is seeking vendors to provide the required equipment, installation, training, and warranty services. Key contract requirements include a hoisting capacity over 750 lbs, non-recessed continuous charge track, hand control operation, emergency stop controls, and smooth operation. Vendors will be evaluated on a best value basis, and proposals are due by June 17, 2024 at 11AM CDT.

This is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside solicitation. The VA requires the ceiling lifts to be installed at the VA Saint Louis and Jefferson Barracks locations. The vendor must provide on-site clinical and maintenance training, as well as a 1-year warranty covering parts and labor. The VA is seeking to procure 4 ceiling patient lifts, with installation and training to be completed within 30 days of delivery.

Notice text

Scope of Requirement – VA Saint Louis Health Care System

Objective

The VA Saint Louis Health Care System intends to procure 4 patient ceiling lifts needed at John Cochran, rooms A146, 130C, and B609, and Jefferson Barracks, room 1S18. This document highlights the technical specifications and services being requested by the facility for consideration towards purchase of the units. Vendors under this proposal shall provide all equipment and accessories, installation services, and project management support.

Equipment Specifications

Requirements

  • 4 ceiling patient lifts
    • Hoisting capacity > 750 lbs
    • Non-recessed continuous charge track
    • Hand control operation
    • Emergency stop controls
    • Lifting speed > 2 in/sec
    • Smooth starting and stopping
    • Easy to use & maintain

System functionality

  • The ceiling patient lifts are needed to comply with SPHM Directive 1611 and must aid in assisting patient transfer between a bed and chair or other similar resting places. Operation of the lifts must be smooth with no fast or jerky starts and stops and must allow for adequate lifting height to allow for transfer of patient.

Installation and Assembly

  • Vendor shall be responsible for assembly and installation of systems after notification from VA Saint Louis Biomedical Engineering that it has been delivered to station.
  • Installation shall include implementation and testing of all purchased interfaces to VA electronic systems in coordination with Clinical Staff, Biomedical Engineering staff, O&IT staff, and others identified as needed.
  • Install shall include unboxing and transportation of equipment to final use location.
  • Assembly and install shall occur within 30 days of delivery to station.
  • Vendor shall provide all necessary accessories, cables, adaptors, etc. to deliver a fully functional clinical device.

Training

  • Vendor shall provide on-site clinical/applications training for relevant VA Saint Louis staff members.
  • Vendor shall provide introductory system/maintenance training to VA Saint Louis Biomedical Engineering staff during installation.
  • Vendor shall include all costs for travel to provide this training in their proposal.
  • Vendor shall coordinate all installation and training dates with VA Saint Louis specified Biomedical Engineering POC who will communicate internally with clinical staff.

Warranty and Service

  • Service and Operator Manuals – The vendor shall provide the following documentation for the proposed system:
    • Two (2) copies of operator's instruction manuals per unit purchased
    • Two (2) copies of complete technical service manuals including detailed troubleshooting guides, necessary diagnostic software, service keys, schematic diagrams, parts lists, and any other resources available to the manufacturer’s service technicians.
    • Two (2) copies of a system manager’s manual outlining back-up procedures, managing privilege group limits, routine tasks, etc.
  • Warranty – The system, all accessories, and all software shall be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty and shall include all parts and labor for at least one year following acceptance by the VAMC.
    • A manufacturer’s factory-trained Field Service Engineer shall perform installation and maintenance during the warranty period.
    • The warranty period shall not begin until after the VA Saint Louis Biomedical Engineering POC has accepted the products delivery, installation, and functionality.
    • The warranty shall include all manufacturer recommended Preventive Maintenance procedures for its duration.
    • All available software updates and security patches will be made available to the VA Saint Louis during the warranty period.
    • Vendor shall provide response to applications and technical calls within 8 hours.
    • Vendor shall ship replacement parts within 48 hours of identifying necessity by VA Saint Louis Biomedical Engineering staff.

Other Features

Value added features in the vendor’s proposal that will be considered include but are not limited to:

  • Options for Trade-in of existing equipment shall be proposed in bid package
  • Extended Warranty options shall be outlined in bid package
  • Service and Biomedical training options shall be outlined in bid package
    • Options for this training should include all registration, travel, and lodging costs when possible

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