Patient safe handling & repositioning slings

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 10, is conducting a sources sought notice for patient safe handling and repositioning slings for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The procurement seeks 275 standard size slings (45" X 100") and 28 bariatric size slings (50" X 100") to maintain compliance with the VHA Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program Directive 1611. Interested vendors must submit responses by December 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM ET to rachelle.hamer@va.gov, providing comprehensive details including contact information, business category, relevant contract numbers, capability statements, SAM UEI number, delivery timeframe, country of manufacture, and OEM/distributor status. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 and PSC 6515, with a focus on standardizing sling type and brand to support staff education and patient care. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, delivery capabilities, and overall compliance with VA requirements.

No specific set-aside designation has been determined for this procurement, as the VA is conducting market research to assess small business capabilities for fulfilling the requirement. The place of performance is the Cleveland VAMC located at 10701 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106. While no specific award value is disclosed, the procurement involves 303 total slings across two size categories. The VA emphasizes the importance of vendor qualifications, manufacturing origin, and ability to meet precise technical specifications for patient handling equipment. Potential vendors should carefully review the full solicitation documents and prepare comprehensive responses that demonstrate their technical expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and compliance with VA medical equipment standards.