J065--Patient Lift Maintenance Services

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Veterans Health Administration, Richmond, Virginia intend to award a sole source contract to the OEM vendor Arjo Inc for Bed Lift maintenance at Richmond VA Medical Center for the period of performance 1 Feb 2025 through 31 Jan 2026. Arjo does not authorize third party companies to service and maintain equipment, unless certified directly through Arjo. The proposed contract action is for service for which the Government intends to procure from one source under the authority of FAR 6.302 This agreement shall include: Annually inspect lift motor and tracks. Perform annual preventive maintenance on the lift motor and tracks. Replace any batteries, as needed. Annually complete load testing on all the lift tracks. Provide report for each patient lift serviced. Vendor service technician shall work during normal business hours. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, excluding federal holidays. Vendor shall ensure area of work is free and clear of debris and trash upon completion of work. As a Sole Source purchase quote is not being requested. Responses shall be received, in writing, no later than 12:00 PM EST 3 Jan 25 to warren.pennil@va.gov. Any firm or individual submitting comments shall identify their firm name, point of contact, title, address and telephone number.