Patient safe handling & repositioning slings

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 has issued a Special Notice concerning patient safe handling and repositioning slings for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The notice announces the intent to sole source these medical devices from Alpha Modalities LLC, a minority-owned Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Specifically, the procurement seeks 275 flat slings with integrated top sheets and 28 repositioning slings with unique technical specifications. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The total award amount is estimated at $106,261.00, with delivery required within 30 days after order receipt.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit capabilities statements by January 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST to rachelle.hamer@va.gov, referencing RFQ 36C25025Q0227. The government will review these submissions to determine whether a competitive procurement is warranted, though the final decision remains at their discretion. The slings must meet specific requirements, including compatibility with Guldman ceiling lifts, corner straps, 24/7 use capability, and the ability to support bariatric patients weighing over 1000 pounds. Progressive X-Ray has been identified as the sole authorized distributor for Alpha Modalities. While other vendors like AB Martin Services and EZway were considered, their products did not meet the stringent technical specifications required for continuous patient care. The procurement is set aside for small businesses, and interested parties should carefully review the technical requirements before submitting their capabilities statements.