65--550: Maxi Sky 600 Lifts

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purposes of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine interest and capability of prospective contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing). The VA Illiana Healthcare System has a requirement for eleven (11) Maxi Sky 600 Patient Lifts and eleven (11) 3-meter Kwiktraks by Arjo-Huntleigh. This is a Brand Name Only procurement as hospital standardization is critical and the new lifts and components need to match the 107 patient lifts already in service at the facility. . Vendors must be able to provide letters verifying they are Authorized Distributors of Arjo-Huntleigh products. The statutory authority for Brand Name Only procurement is FAR 6.302-1(c)(1). Interested firms that can meet the requirements stated above should respond in writing and include the following information: Company name: Address: Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address). FSS Contract number, if applicable: DUNS number: Business Socioeconomic Category A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above. An Authorized Distributor letter or memo from the manufacturer. Reference the product, and sources sought number on all correspondence regarding this announcement. Responses are to be submitted via e-mail to Mark Graveline at contact@example.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. CT, Saturday, 12 January 2019. Mark Graveline Contracting Officer NCO-12 contact@example.gov