VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender

This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With (iaw) The Format In Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. The Government Reserves The Right To Make No Award From This Solicitation.â â  this Is A Request For Quote (rfq),â and The Solicitation Number Isâ 36c25025q0329. The Government Anticipates Awarding A Firm-fixed Price Purchase Order Resulting From This Solicitation. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circulars 2025-01/02, Effective 02/18/2025. The Associated Naics Code Isâ 339112, Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing. the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, Is Soliciting Quotes Fromâ allâ sources To Supply Theâ chalmers P. Wylie Va Ambulatory Care Center Ceiling Lifts. Respondents To This Solicitation Must Fully Demonstrate Their Capability By Supplying Detailed Quote Information, Along With Any Other Documents Necessary To Support The Requirements Below. This Is A Brand Name Only Requirement For Guldmann Gh3+ Ceiling Lifts. quotes Are To Be Provided Toâ gina P. Crank, Contracting Officer, Via Email Atâ gina.crank@va.gov, No Later Thanâ march 3, 2025, Byâ 5:00â pmâ est. No Telephone Calls Will Be Accepted. No Submission Received After The Above-mentioned Date And Time Will Be Accepted.â  item Information item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 0001 3.00 ea $ $ gh3+ 825 Lbs. Hoist W/ Integrated Scale W Digital Hand Control And 2point-hanger Bar. Non Recessed 4mx4m Or Smaller Continuous Charge In-rail 'h' Track System ***eils 241,242,420*** ***marion,newark,delaware*** ***poc Duane Hart*** local Stock Number: Gh3+ 0002 3.00 ea $ $ stamped Engineered Drawings local Stock Number: Stamped Drawings grand Total $ statement Of Work 1. Program Requestor/manager). name: sherri Webb Bsn, Rn section: safe Patient Handling And Mobility Program Manager address: 420 N. James Rd. Columbus, Oh. 43219 phone Number: fax Number: e-mail Address: sherri.webb@va.gov 2. Contract Title. Cboc Patient Lifts 3. Background. The National Visn Sphm Directive 1611 States That All Staff Are To Use Sphm Equipment To Reduce The Potential For Risk Of Staff/veteran Injury. Sphm Requires Use Of Sph Technology To Mobilize Patients Over 35 Pounds. the Delaware/marion/zanesville Cbocs Which Are New Construction Will Each Need A New ceiling Lift Traverse H Track To Cover The Entire Procedure Room. The Lift Will Have A Maximum Weight Capacity Of 825 Pounds To Support The Bariatric Community. As Part Of Regular Work In The Patient Care Areas, If Patient Lift Equipment Was Not Available, Staff Would Have To Manually Lift Veterans Increasing The Risk Of Staff And Veteran Injury And Increased Healthcare Costs. The Columbus Va Main Facility Has Guldmann Gh3/gh3+ Ceiling Lifts Installed Throughout The Facility. 4. Scope. a. the Contractor Shall Provide A Technical And Cost Proposal For Turn-key Installation Services Including All Hardware, Labor, Training, And Testing (advanced Model With New-style 2-point Hanger Bar, Customizable Rail Design And Faster Speeds) To Install Patient Lift Systems In Accordance With This Scope Of Work. This Cost Proposal Shall Be For Providing Installation Of All New Lift System Equipment Including But Not Limited To; Slings, Lift Devices, Rails, Support Material, Bracing And All Other Associated Components Required For Complete, Functional Installation For Ceiling Lift In With Scale And Continuous Charge Ceiling Lift Systems. This Proposal Shall Also Be For Installation Of The Lift Systems Including But Not Limited To Any Required Plans, Engineering Details And Documents, Tools, Labor, Testing, Training, Cleaning Supplies, Containment Systems, Etc. All New Gh3+ Lift Systems Must Have A Lifting Capacity Of No Less Than 825 Lbs., Have Continuous Charge, Built To Avoid interference With Curtain Tracks. The Rail Systems Must Be Designed, Constructed, And Installed In A Traverse X-y ( H Track) Room-covering Design; In Such A Manner As To Allow For Maximum Utilization Of Patient Room Space. Operation Of The System Must Be Smooth With No Fast Or Jerky Starts And Stops. Operation Of The System Must Allow For Adequate Lifting Height Allowing For Multipurpose Functions Such As Patient Transfer, Floor Recovery, Repositioning, Procedural Assistance (e.g., Limb Holding), And Integrated Scale For Weighing The Patient. Track Systems Shall Be Self-supporting From The Ceiling. All Rails Will Be A Continuous Charge System. All Lift Systems Must Have The Availability To Weigh A Patient In Kilograms And Pounds. Existing Hangers, Unistrut, Or Other Support Components Shall Not Be Utilized To Support The Lift Tracks. No Existing Utility Systems Or Supports Shall Be Used For Support Or For Bracing Of The Lift System. All New Supports Must Be Connected Directly To Building Structural Components. b. This Sow Describes A Brand Name Requirement In Accordance With Far 11.104. 5. Specific Tasks. a Ceiling Lift Is To Be Installed In Each Vhacos Cboc (delaware/marion/zanesville) For Multipurpose Functions (e.g., Floor Recovery, Limb Holding, Transferring Patient, Weighing patient, Repositioning Patient, Procedure Positioning). A Traverse X/y ( H ) Track Rail System To Be Used To Provide Coverage For Entire Room. all Installation Must Comply With Requirements Of Patient Safety Alert Al14-07, Including The Checklist For Installation And Relocation. The Installation Checklist Must Be Filled Out For Each Installed Lift, In Addition To Any Checklist Required By The Manufacturer, And Supplied To The Cor. The Checklist Is Included In The Solicitation As Attachment 1. contractor Shall Provide Personnel That Are Guldmann Authorized/ Certified Installers Of The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Of The Provided Lifts And Rails, No Exceptions. Personnel That Are Not Certified/ Authorized Installers Of The Ceiling Lift Oem Are Not Permitted To Execute Ceiling Lift Installations (not Acceptable To Va). Installers Must Have Current Certification To Work On The Provided Overhead Lift And Rail Systems. Certifications Shall Be Provided As Part Of The Contractor S Quote. certifications Shall Be Provided By The Manufacturer Who Will Conduct Testing To Ensure That The Ceiling Lift And Charging System Are Safe And In Compliance With Iso 10535 & Ul 60601- 1. the Contractor Shall Perform Site Survey Of The Pre-existing Conditions And As-built Drawings Above And Below Finish Ceiling At The Installation Location To Confirm Existing Structural And Ceiling Conditions. Contractor Will Provide Evaluation Of Existing Structure Where Ceiling Lifts Are Needed And Submission Of Plans To Vhacos Engineering Service, To Assure That Workable Systems Are Installed And Comply With Va Design Requirements And Relevant Standards. Plans Shall Be Submitted After Contract Award. verify Minimum Clearances For Operation Are Compliant With Manufacturer Recommendations. (ensure Room Clearance And That The Ceiling Height Is Adequate For Lift usage.) Contractor Will Provide Information On Minimum Clearances For Operation Of Each Lift, To Be Presented With The Bid. g. Contractor Will Provide All Qualified Personnel, Materials, Equipment, And Services Necessary To Install Ceiling Lifts For All Cbocs Listed Including Lifts, Tracks, Spreader Bars, Attachment Hardware, And All Other Equipment Necessary For Safe Operation. h. Contractor Shall Complete Testing And Certification (weight/ Safety Testing) Of All Installed Ceiling Lifts Prior To Va Acceptance. Contractor Shall Be Able To Certify That All Ceiling Lifts Are Safe For Patient Use After The Completion Of Post-installation Testing/ Certification. Contractor Will Provide Evidence Of Testing Of All Provided/ Installed Ceiling Lift Systems Via A Written Report, According To Va Checklist Requirements. The Va Checklist Can Be Found In Attachment 1. 6. Performance Monitoring proposed Gh3+ Ceiling Lift Requirements contractor Shall Provide A Plan For Each Room Detailing Location Of Lift Rails, Support Structure Above, And Means Of Attachment. for Patient Safety Purposes, Guldmann Lifts Are Preferred. The Facility Wishes To Work With A Company That Has Been Manufacturing Ceiling Lift Systems For Upwards Of 40 Years And Has Had No Fda Recalls In Its History. Research Has Shown That Guldmann Is The Only Company That Can Meet Both These Criteria. Market Research Has Been Conducted Nationally On Each Available Ceiling Lift Vendor. Logistical Systems Are Already In Place To Maintain Guldmann Sling/parts/accessory Inventory; User Function, And Equipment Serviceability Require No Changes And Subsequently No Additional Costs. Education Requirements Are Already In Place For Staff And Training Is Standardized With These Lifts. The Cost For Guldmann Lifts Includes All Materials, Shipping Information, Additional Training If Required And Installation. all Lifts Shall Be Weight Tested Prior To Acceptance. Test Weight Shall Be 150% Of Rated Capacity And Shall Be Applied To All Points Of Suspension And Traverse Rail. Prior To Testing, Contractor Shall Submit Rail Deflection Testing Standards To The Va. Testing Shall Be Observed By The Va Cotr And A Written Report Shall Be Provided Following Each Test. The Report Shall Include Deflection Measurements Taken At Locations Of Maximum Deflection During The Weight Test. All Deflection Points Shall Be Within Defined Code Limitations. Contractor Will Provide All Travel, Labor, Parts, Test Equipment (to Include Weight Set), Tools, And Incidentals Necessary To Perform All Required Inspection Services. Any Overtime Needed That Would Cause An Increasing In Invoicing Must Receive Prior Approval By The Visn Contracting Officer, Through The Cor (or Designee). all Services For This Contract Must Meet Manufacturer's Performance And Technical Specifications, Federal Regulations, And Other Specifications That May Apply Such As National Electric Code (nec), Life Safety Code (lsc), Joint Commission (jc), And Va Regulations. final Equipment Certification Shall Be Provided In Writing Prior To Acceptance By The Va. contractor Shall Provide Personnel That Are Guldmann Authorized/ Certified Installers Of The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Of The Provided Lifts, No Exceptions. personnel That Are Not Certified/ Authorized Installers Of The Ceiling Lift Oem Are Not Permitted To Execute Ceiling Lift Installations (not Acceptable To Va). Installers Must Have Current Certification To Work On The Provided Overhead Lift And Rail Systems. Certifications Shall Be Provided As Part Of The Contractor S Quote. certifications Shall Be Provided By The Manufacturer Who Will Conduct Testing To Ensure That The Ceiling Lift And Charging System Are Safe And In Compliance With Iso 10535 & Ul 60601-1. verify Minimum Clearances For Operation Are Compliant With Manufacturer Recommendations. (ensure Room Clearance And That The Ceiling Height Is Adequate For Lift Usage.) lifting Capacity: Proposed Ceiling Lifts (to Be Installed) Shall Have A Minimum Lifting Capacity Of 825 Lbs., With A Standard Carry Bar. emergency Stop Function: All Proposed Ceiling Lifts Shall Have Both An Electrical And Mechanical Emergency Stop. Mechanical Emergency Stop Is Required To Be A Pull Cord Stopping Mechanism That May Be Reached From Standing Person S Height. all Proposed Ceiling Lifts Shall Have An Electronic Soft Start And Soft Stop Function. integrated Scale: Proposed Ceiling Lifts Shall Have A Fully Integrated Digital Scale (for Certain Designated Areas) That May Be Used To Weigh Patients. The Ceiling Lifts Shall Be Able To Zero And Display Patient Weight On A Display Screen. Scale Shall Be Able To Display Weights In Both Kilograms And Pounds. The Integrated Scale Accuracy Specification Shall Meet Or Exceed +/- 0.5% At Max Load. Integrated Scales Shall Be Class Iii Scales. Integrated Scale Shall Be Truly Integrated, I.e., Does Not Require Additional Attachment Pieces To Either The Lifting Bar, Lifting Strap/bar, Or Motor For Scale Functionality To Work. scales Must Have Digital Readout In The Hand Control And Must Not Decrease The Lifting Height Of The System. lifts Must Not Beep Or Flash During Normal Operation. emergency Lowering: All Proposed Ceiling Lifts Shall Have An Emergency Patient Lowering Option To Safely Lower Patients From A Standing Person S Height Without The Use Of Tools Or Ladders In The Event Of Lift Malfunction. all Proposed Ceiling Lifts Shall Be Motorized Units. current Limiter For Circuit Protection In Case Of Overload. cab: Vo Plastic Fire Retardant, Ul 94 vertical Movement-dc Motor the Life Cycle (number Of Charging Cycles) For Batteries Shall Be In Compliance With Iec 801-2. the Straps Shall Meet Iso En 10535 Safe Patient Handling Equipment hand Control/ Pendant: All Proposed Ceiling Lifts Shall Have An Integrated Hand Control Or Pendant That Allows End-users To Lift And Lower Patients. The Hand Control Units Shall Have An Lcd Display Screen. Hand Control Units Shall Have Wireless Option Availability. battery: Provided Batteries Shall Have A Life Expectancy Of At Least 5 Years (minimum Specification). Provided Batteries Shall Have A Maximum Charge Time No Greater Than 5 Hours. battery Charging: All Proposed Ceiling Lifts Shall Be Able To Charge The Batteries While The Lifting System Is Located At Any Point On The Rail (rail Charging). Ceiling Lifts Shall Re- Charge Automatically Without Prompt Or Action Required By End-users At Any Location Along The Rail System. The Max Charging Time To Recharge Battery Completely Shall Not Exceed 5 Hours. lifts Must Be Able To Lift A Full-capacity Load Of 200 Pounds At Least 35 Times On A Full, New Battery Charge. proposed Ceiling Lifts Shall Be Capable Of Lifting Patients Off The Floor. display Function: Ceiling Lifts Shall Be Able To Display The Following Data: Total Lift Count, Total Hours, Last/next Service (pm) Required. all Installations Are Completed By Factory Certified, Us Installers. available Ul Certification Of Entire Installation As Opposed To Ul Listing On The Transformer Only. provision Of System Approval On Room Covering According To Iso En 60601-1 Medical Equipment provision Of System Approval On Room Covering According To Iso En 10535 Safe Patient Handling Equipment inspection Of Equipment After Installation Is Required Prior To Use For Patient Movement. Inspection Shall Be In Accordance With Manufacturer S Installation Checklist And The Facilities Installation Checklist (patient Safety Alert Al14-07). installation Hardware Meets Ibc 2006 (international Building Code) Standards. certification Of Compliance With Va Requirements Shall Be Provided By An Independent Third Party, Inspector Of Record (ior), Who Will Observe Installation And Manufacturer S Testing To Ensure That The Ceiling Structure, Ceiling Lift, And Charging System Is Safe And Compliance With Shop Drawings, Structural Calculations, Specifications, Iso 10535 Requirements, And Code Requirements. Ior Shall Be A Registered Structural Engineer In The State Of Installation. lift Must Charge Anywhere On The Track Via Continuous Ac Charging. ii. Contractor Shall Provide Certified In-service Training For All Shifts Of Direct Patient Care Staff In Units Where Lifts Are Installed At No Additional Cost To The Government, For Any Equipment New To This Facility (up To 10 Sessions In Coordination With The Cor). This Training Must Include Hands-on Lift Use And Be Extensive Enough To Prepare Participants To Train Others. training Must Include Each New Type Of Equipment And Sling Used In An Area. contractor Shall Provide Certified In-service Training On Each Site, Multiple Times In A Day, For Healthcare Technology Management Staff In Coordination With The Cor. overload Protection: Proposed Ceiling Lifts Shall Have An Overload Protection Mechanism. the Lifts Shall Be Mounted (using Ceiling, Wall, Or Floor Support As Determined By Building Structure And Room Covering Layout Needs) To Provide Lifting Capability For The Maximum Area Possible Within Each Room Which Means Wall To Wall Not Just Over The Bed. the Lift Hand Control Must Be Attached To The Lift In A Way That Allows It Not To Be Lost. contractor Must Install Lifts Without Relocating Or Interfering With Operations Of Existing Sprinkler Heads, Lights, Hvac Grills, Curtain Tracks, Iv Tracks, Televisions, Permanent Furniture, Or Other Permanent Structure. Contractor Must Describe Any Such Fixtures That Must Be Moved During Contract Bid And Pre-construction Meetings. Installation May Be delayed, Canceled, Or Moved To A Mutually Acceptable Location If Building Changes Cannot Be Made In Ways That Allow Lift Installation. security Requirements Na government-furnished Equipment (gfe)/government-furnished Information (gfi) na other Pertinent Information Or Special Considerations. training: contractor Shall Provide Certified In-service Training For All Shifts Of Direct Patient Care And Htm Staff In Units Where Lifts Are Installed At No Additional Cost To The Government, For Any Equipment New To This Facility. This Training Must Include Hands-on Lift Use And Be Extensive Enough To Prepare Participants To Train Others. training Must Include Each New Type Of Equipment And Sling Used In An Area. training And Support To Be Ongoing For Users. manuals: Contractor Shall Provide Electronic Copies Of The User Manuals And Repair Manuals For Each Different Model Of Lift Installed Under This Order Or Contract At No Additional Cost To The Government. identification Of Possible Follow-on Work Na identification Of Potential Conflicts Of Interest Na (coi) identification Of Non-disclosure Requirements Na packaging, Packing And Shipping Instructions Na inspection And Acceptance Criteria Na risk Control Na 11. Place Of Performance. chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center And Affiliated Outpatient Clinics period Of Performance. One Time Purchase delivery Schedule 30 Days Aro the 11 Federal Holidays Observed By The Federal Government Are: the President Of The United States Of America May Declare Additional Days As A Federal Holiday, And If So, This Holiday Will Automatically Be Added To The List Above. When A Holiday Falls On A Sunday, The Following Monday Shall Be Observed As A Federal Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Shall Be Observed As A Federal Holiday. the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items (sep 2023) far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Items (nov 2023) offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Items. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Items (nov 2023) addendum To Far 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Items clauses That Are Incorporated By Reference (by Citation Number, Title, And Date), Have The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Following Clauses Are Incorporated Into 52.212-4 As An Addendum To This Contract: far 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) far 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) far 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (march 2023) vaar 852.212-70 Provisions And Clauses Applicable To Va Acquisition Of Commercial Items (apr 2020) 852.203-70, 852.232-72, 852,233-70, 852.233-71 852.246-71, 852.247-71, 852.270-1 vaar 852.212-71 Gray Market Language (feb 2023) far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders (dec 2023) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: [52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-18, 52.232-19, And 52.232-33.] all Quoters Shall Submit The Following: A Completed Schedule With Pricing, Adequate Documentation Detailing The Capabilities Of The Product. all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Electronically Via Email To Gina P. Crank @ Gina.crank@va.gov. award Will Be Based Upon A Comparative Evaluation Of Quotes In Accordance With The Simplified Acquisition Procedures Of Far 13. Comparative Evaluation Is The Side By Side Pairwise Comparison Of Quotes Based On Factors Resulting In A Contracting Officer Decision For The Quote Most Favorable To The Government. the Award Will Be Made To The Response Most Advantageous To The Government. responses Should Contain Your Best Terms And Conditions. to Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Must Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows: "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition." or "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:" Quoters Shall List Exception(s) And Rationale For The Exception(s), If Any. submission Of Your Response Shall Be Received Not Later Than March 3, 2025 By 5:00 Pm Est To Gina.crank@va.gov late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. point Of Contact gina P. Crank contracting Officer network Contract Office (nco) 10 office: 614-625-1236 email: Gina.crank@va.gov department Of Veterans Affairs justification For Single Source Awards Iaw Far 13.106-1 for over Micro-purchase Threshold But Not Exceeding The Sat ($250k) acquisition Plan Action Id: 36c250-25-ap-1996 contracting Activity: Department Of Veterans Affairs, Visn/nco 10, 2780 Airport Drive, Columbus Oh 43219 For The Delaware/zanesville/marion Cbocs. 2237 Number 757-25-2-096-0169. brief Description Of Supplies/ Services Required And The Intended Use/estimated Amount: The Safe Patient Handling And Mobility Program Is Requesting Sphm Equipment For The 3 Cbocs To Be In Compliance With The National Visn Sphm Directive 1611. Requesting New Ceiling Lifts For The New Construction Delaware/zanesville And Marion Cbocs. The Sphm Equipment Will Be Used For Safe Patient Handling To Reduce The Potential Risk For Injury To Staff And Veterans. this Acquisition Is For 3 New Ceiling Patient Lifts To Be Installed At The New Construction Delaware/zanesville And Marion Cbocs. Each Ceiling Lift Must Have A X-y Track System (room Covering Track System) In Which The Motor Is Mounted On A Perpendicular Moving Rail That Is Attached To Two Parallel Recessed Fixed Rails Allowing The Lift To Travel In Four Directions (side-to-side And Front-to-back). This Configuration Provides The Most Flexible Area Coverage For The Veterans Should They Need A Lateral Transfer, Procedure Or Floor Recovery. The Lift Must Charge Anywhere On The Track Via Continuous Ac Charging. The Lift Must Have Weight Capacity Of 825 Lbs., Hand Held Digital Remote With Internal Scale, Soft Start/stop Function With No Jerking, Maximum Battery Recharge Time Of No More Than 4 Hours, Number Of Lifts With Maximum Load Of 40, Iso 10535 Compliant, Have A 2 Point Hanger Bar, An Emergency Stop, Emergency Stop/lowering Cord, A 3 Year All Inclusive Warranty, 5 Year Battery Warranty And A Life Expectancy Of 15 Years. This Should Include Motors, Lift Rails, And Any Hardware Needed To Attach The Rails To Support Poles And Charge The Lift, As Well As Assembly And Initial Testing In Accordance With Va Ncps Patient Safety Alert Al14-07. unique Characteristics That Limit Availability To Only One Source, With The Reason No Other Supplies Or Services Can Be Used: The Guldmann Gh3 Overhead Lifts Now Have By Far The Longest Warranty And Expected Life In The Market. Their Default Lifespan Is 3 Years, But This Is Expanded To 10 Years If They Are Doing The Required Annual Preventive Maintenance. The Expected Life Of The Gh3 Lifts Is 15 Years With Unlimited Lift Cycles, And We Have Multiple Lifts Within The Main Facility That Are Still Running Well. By Contrast, No Other Lift Companies Set Their Expected Life Above 10 Years, And Many Have Their Expected Life At 7 Years Or 10,000 Lift Cycles Which In Practice Has Been Exceeded In Shorter Times Even In Outpatient Settings Without Constant Use. Guldmann Has Been Manufacturing Ceiling Lift Systems For Upwards Of 40 Years And Has Had No Fda Recalls In Its History. Research Has Shown That Guldmann Is The Only Company That Can Meet Both These Criteria. weight Readout On The Handheld Digital Screen Is Easier For Staff To Control And Read. Other Companies Do Not Offer An Internal Scale Of Weight Readout Of The Handheld Screen, Nor Does It Have A Digital Screen. Guldmann Offers The 3g Program Which Combines A Comprehensive Preventative Maintenance And Service Package For Up To 10 Years For New Systems. Guldmann Ceiling Lifts Have An Emergency Stop/lowering Pull Cord That Does Not Need A Step/ladder For Staff To Reach. description Of Market Research Conducted And Results Or Statement Why It Was Not Conducted: The Following Market Research Techniques Were Used But Not Limited To: Vetcert, Dsbs, Gsa And Internet. The Vetcert Search Using Naics 339112 Netted 668 Sd/vosb Vendors. The Dsbs Search Using The Same Naics Netted 4015 Vendors, Added Keywords, Ceiling Lifts Netted 4 Vendors. The Gsa Advantage And Scmc Search Netted Several Vendors. This Requirement Will Be Posted On Contract Opportunities As A Brand Name Requirement For Continuity Of Care And Safety Of Our Clinical Providers And Patients. In Addition, These Lifts Will Be Added To An Existing Service Agreement Along With All Of The Other Guldmann Lifts Within Our Facilities Which Meets The Manufacturer S Maintenance Requirements To Maintain The Warranty And Regulatory Compliance Standards. oem, Guldmann, Is A Small Business And Does Not Have Any Authorized Distributors. contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase Is Approved In Accordance With Far13.106-1(b). I Certify That The Foregoing Justification Is Accurate And Complete To The Best Of My Knowledge And Belief. ____________________________ ________________________ gina P. Crank Date contracting Officer