6515--Domestic Equivalent to Guldmann Ceiling Lifts

pability to provide Guldmann Lifts, Tracks, hardware, installation and training in accordance with Performance Work Statement below. All interested firms must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) to be eligible for the award of Government contracts. Interested parties responding to this Sources Sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) Company name and address point of contact with phone number and SAM UEI. (2) Documentation relating to performance capability, current point of contact, and phone number). (3) Socio-economic status to identify the business class as a large business, SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, Woman Owned, etc. (4) Place of manufacture (5) Any other pertinent company documentation prior to submission of offers to a solicitation. Any SD/VOSB firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice must also provide proof of registration in the SBA Vet Cert prior to submitting offers to a solicitation. This market research is for informational and planning purposes. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation. Please be advised that the government will not pay any costs for responses and information submitted. All submissions are acceptable via email to kurt.fritz@va.gov. RESULTS INFORMATION: Respondents will not be notified of the results, and it is at the discretion of the Government to utilize results. Firms responding to this Sources Sought announcement, who fail to meet all requirements as stated above, and who fail to provide ALL the required information requested, will not be used to help the Government make the acquisition decision, which is the intent of this sources sought announcement. Performance Work Statement SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor must provide all labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, software, supervision and other items and services necessary to perform the following: Upgrade of 25 Ceiling Lift systems at Bedford VAMC, including motor, rails, and all infrastructure securing the rails to Guldmann GH3+ systems Lifts shall have a scale that is internal to the motor to allow for maximum maneuverability and convenience when moving system over patient furniture Lifts shall come with a hand control that has a screen that can display the weight measured on the scale in addition to information about the lift, such as settings and maintenance requirements One of the rooms (227F-78) requires the trainer module feature to allow for gait training in rehabilitation Lifts must be able to lift at a speed of 2.2 inches per second or better BACKGROUND Bedford VAMC is seeking to replace 25 ceiling lift systems that have surpassed the end of their service life. Overhead ceiling lifts are used to safely transport patients from one area to another. OBJECTIVE The objective of this requirement is to establish a firm fixed price contract that will provide the equipment, parts, accessories, and services required to procure and install 25 replacement ceiling lift systems. AREAS TO BE SERVICED Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital Bedford VA Medical Center 200 Springs Rd Bedford, MA 01730 EQUIPMENT TO BE REPLACED EE number Location Asset Manufacturer 38122 156-4-518 GULDMANN INC 45969 271-4-518 ARJOHUNTLEIGH INC 45962 171-4-518 ARJOHUNTLEIGH INC 59330 171-4-518 ARJOHUNTLEIGH INC 38109 231-62-518 GULDMANN INC 38115 113-62-518 GULDMANN INC 38128 107-62-518 GULDMANN INC 38131 207-62-518 GULDMANN INC 38133 212-62-518 GULDMANN INC 38143 229-62-518 GULDMANN INC 41036 203-62-518 GULDMANN INC 38129 129-62-518 GULDMANN INC 45961 109-62-518 ARJOHUNTLEIGH INC 38134 247-78-518 GULDMANN INC 38136 227B-78-518 GULDMANN INC 38135 227F-78-518 GULDMANN INC 38141 269-78-518 GULDMANN INC 38140 269-78-518 GULDMANN INC 38144 272-78-518 GULDMANN INC 38121 272-78-518 GULDMANN INC 38142 270-78-518 GULDMANN INC 38139 271-78-518 GULDMANN INC 38121 272-78-518 GULDMANN INC 38124 136-62-518 GULDMANN INC 38116 170-4-518 GULDMANN INC SPECIFIC TASKS Implementation services must include the following: A project manager Detailed project timeline with defined roles and responsibilities (including vendor and VA resources) On-site installation coordination of all equipment and accessories, a training plan, and schedule for go-live The contractor must develop a detailed structural design and drawing document for each room prior to installation. All structural design and drawings must follow: (1) Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA Directive 2005-019, May 19, 2005 (2) Department of Veterans Affairs, Specifications SECTION 13 05 41 SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NO -STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (3) Strategic Management Office, Seismic Design Requirements H-18-8, Nov 2019 Revised May 2020. The contractor must revise the structural design and drawing document if instructed to do so by the VA Medical Center. Materials must be new equipment, parts and accessories as specified in this PWS. The vendor must deliver materials to the job site in original equipment manufacturer s (OEM) original unopened containers, clearly labeled with the OEM s name, equipment model and serial identification numbers, delivery order number, and VA purchase order number. The vendor is responsible for inventorying materials prior to delivery to VA sites to check for accuracy in quantity and part number. All on-site installation services must be vendor-provided by technical staff (not sales reps) fully trained to service and install Guldmann products, parts, and accessories as specified. The vendor must provide, maintain, and dispose all material waste and packaging associated with the Guldmann products and/or waste generated during the installation services. The vendor will be responsible for moving waste materials from job site(s) to a vendor-provided waste container, and then off-site. The vendor must provide the following documentation for the proposed Guldmann configuration and setup: Hard and soft copy of operator s manual Hard and soft copy of technical service manuals including troubleshooting guides, necessary diagnostic software and equipment, schematic diagrams, and parts lists DVD or web-based training if available INSTALLATION The Contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment and software to prepare for and complete the installation of the equipment in the space determined by the Government. Installation dates are to be coordinated in advance with the Contractor and the Bedford VA Medical Center s Healthcare Technology Management service. All employees of the Contractor and subcontractors must comply with VA security management program and obtain the permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access. All installation personnel must be trained by the manufacturer on how to properly install the equipment. Resumes and certifications must be submitted for review prior to installation. The Contractor must request information regarding determined installation space construction such as wall blocking and/or stud placement, room dimensions, finish materials, etc. as required to complete a safe and functional installation. The Contractor must communicate the estimated noise level produced during the installation process to the Bedford VA Medical Center prior to the start of installation. The Contractor must modify equipment, tools, etc. used during i