6515--PATIENT LIFT UPGRADE BASE + 4 OYS INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 501 and 41 U.S.C 251, the VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Guldmann, Inc. to upgrade end-of-life patient lift equipment at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center; specifically, 315 GH3+ motors which will include hoist, hanger, and conversion trolley. Additionally, the motors shall be equipped with Guldmann Care Lift Management and Service modules. The GH3+ motors are compatible with Guldmann GH2 ceiling lift track rails, and Guldmann ceiling lift slings. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified acquisition procedures as implemented in FAR 13.501, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This will be a firm fixed price contract. The NAICS Code is 339113. Guldmann Inc. is a small business under NAICS Code 339113 and therefore the Non-manufacturer Rule does not apply. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirement, it must furnish information to the Contracting Officer by Noon Local on June 22, 2020. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Responses received will be evaluated, however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Guldmann, Inc. Capability statements shall be submitted by email only to [email protected].