6530--Guldmann GH3 Ceiling Hoist Brand name or equal

1 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following services: The Portland VA Medical Center (VAMC) requires Prospective contractors to provide the Following: Guldmann GH3 Ceiling Hoist. Brand Name or Equal per FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal to GH3 Ceiling Hoist manufactured by Guldmann. PART# DESCRIPTION QTY PATIENT LIFT SALIENT CHACTERISTICS 1. Patient Lift System Features The patient lift system being considered for award must meet the following specifications: In addition to compliance with ISO 10535 (Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons Requirements and test methods), the entire lift unit (not only the transformer) must be UL (Underwriters Laboratory) certified to meet requirements for user safety. Copy of certificate must be provided and copies of third party test reports should be made available upon request. Lifting speeds must be: 2.4 in/s (6.1 cm/s) at 330 lbs. (150 kg), 2.2 in/s (5.6 cm/s) in full capacity up to 880 lbs. (400 kg) The hand control must be wired, with LED screen capable of displaying patient weight (if scale option is purchased) and lift usage information. Scale must be internal; with patient weight displayed on a screen located on the hand control. Class III internal scale must be available as an option; with patient weight displayed on a screen located on the hand control. The hoist must not have an external scale attachment. Must be compatible for mounting on existing tracks (where applicable). Must have an emergency lowering pull cord that is easily accessible from standing person s height. Must have an additional emergency patient lowering option to safely lower patients without the use of tools. Must have a minimum three year warranty on lift units (including lifting straps and batteries) and washable slings. Warranty shall include all travel, labor and shipping associated with any warranty repair. Must have a wireless interface that connects to the existing Wi-Fi network infrastructure. Usage analytics and maintenance analytics software must have capability to be monitored remotely via web access, without the need for a physical connection cable. Lift must charge anywhere on the track via continuous AC charging. Lift must have capability to automatically provide hands free, dynamic body weight support and fall protection in real time during rehab or mobility sessions; clinical staff must be able to enter a specified offload weight directly into the hand control, after which the lift must continually offload the specified weight as patient moves and their center of gravity changes, without the need for staff to continue operating the hand control. Offload weight must be adjustable during a single session so that a patient can progress during that session. The hoist must use 24 V NiMH, 2.0 Ah rechargeable batteries Batteries provided will have a three-year warranty or better. Warranty shall include all travel or shipping associated with any warranty repair. The system will have visual and audio low battery indicator(s) and display total battery charges and current battery level. System must include a 2-point hanger bar without easily breakable parts such as rubber flaps or metal clips. 4-point hangar bar must be available. Hangar bars must be easily interchangeable without need of tools. Reusable slings must be washable and connect to the hanger bar via loops (not clips), and models must be available to support general transfers, hygiene, repositioning, turning, proning and gait training. Reusable slings must have a warranty of three years and include shipping. Disposable slings options must be available to must be available to support general transfers, hygiene, repositioning, turning and proning and gait training. The patient lift system should also meet the following specifications: Must have a capacity for lifting 550 pounds for standard rooms. Must have a capacity for lifting 825 pounds for bariatric rooms, using one cassette Should not beep or flash during normal operation to avoid alarming or disturbing staff and patients. The hoist trolley should move smoothly in the rail on 8 (frictionless) wheels. The emergency stop pull cord should be easily accessible from standing person s height. Lifting strap length should be 96 inches or more must be able to pick patients up off the floor. Must be modular with the ability to upgrade with additional features without buying new lift units. 2. Applicable model/make/catalog number Guldmann GH3+ 3. Manufacturer name Guldmann 4. Lift system solution must be provided by one manufacturer; multiple manufacturers for different areas or units will not be considered.