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S216--Guldmann Inc. Basic High Slings
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 16, is conducting market research for the procurement of Guldmann Inc. Basic High Slings to support the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This action is issued as a Sources Sought Notice, explicitly not a solicitation for proposals or quotes, and no contract will be awarded directly from this notice. The slings are required to be compatible with existing Guldmann ceiling-lift systems and must meet specific technical standards, including a Safe Working Load of either 255 kg or 500 kg, construction from polyester, and compliance with fire-retardant standards per EN 1021. Formal inspections are recommended every six months in accordance with EN/ISO 10535, and visual and hands-on inspections are required before each use. Products must come with a one-year manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Respondents must be registered and active in the System for Award Management, VETCert, and VETS-4212, and must submit a capabilities statement that includes their Unique Entity Identification number, proof of being an authorized dealer of the Guldmann Basic High Sling, and any relevant certifications. Preference is given to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Small Businesses, though responses from all concerns are accepted for market research purposes. The NAICS code applicable is 314994 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Responses must be submitted electronically via email to Justin Taylor, the Contracting Officer, no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time on May 28, 2026, and must not be submitted via facsimile or telephone. In the event a future contract is awarded, invoices must be submitted electronically through OB10, annually in arrears, and must include the correct purchase order number, invoice number and date, description of services rendered, billing period, and item serial numbers. Payments will follow the Prompt Payment Act using annual appropriated funds, and all invoices must comply with FAR 52.212-4. The General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act applies, and the place of performance is specified as the Houston VA Medical Center.
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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USASet-Aside
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