6515--PATIENT CEILING LIFTS, 570-A68074

Other / Unclassified

This is a public notice regarding a sole source contract awarded to ARJO INC for Arjo Patient Ceiling Lifts. The contract number is 36F79725D0231, and the award amount was $1,064,885.13. The award date was June 10, 2026.

This notice informs potential bidders that a contract has already been awarded on a sole source basis to ARJO INC. Therefore, this is not a request for quote, and further competition is not being sought through this notice. Bidders interested in this type of equipment should note the awardee and the nature of the procurement.

Other / Unclassified (Limited Sources Justification)

This document is a Limited Sources Justification for a sole source delivery order to Arjo Inc. It outlines the rationale for procuring ceiling lifts and related services exclusively from Arjo Inc. due to the existing infrastructure compatibility requirements at the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS).

This document indicates a sole-source procurement, meaning other vendors will not be solicited for this specific requirement. It details the reasons why Arjo Inc. is considered the only capable source, primarily due to the need for compatibility with existing Arjo ceiling lift rail systems. The justification highlights that:

• Unique Compatibility: Arjo is the sole manufacturer of lift motors and components fully compatible with the existing Arjo rail system. Non-Arjo equipment would violate manufacturer specifications, void warranties, and require a complete rail network replacement, which is not feasible within the current renovation schedule.
• Existing Infrastructure: The facility relies on Arjo ceiling lift rail systems, and compatibility is essential for continuity of operations, safety, and patient handling efficiency.
• Market Research: While other vendors were considered (e.g., Handicare USA, LLC), technical review confirmed incompatibility with the existing Arjo rail system.
• Future Competition: The document states that future competition will be evaluated after the existing Arjo rail systems are replaced during facility renovations in approximately three to five years.

Key Details:

• Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21.
• Contractor: Arjo Inc.
• Requirement: 110 new Arjo ceiling lifts, installation on existing Arjo tracks, and modifications to existing Arjo turntables. Includes upgrades to 104 existing Arjo ceiling lift motors.
• Estimated Value: $1,064,885.13
• Period of Performance: Four (4) months after receipt of award.
• Authority: Multiple-Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3) and 40 U.S.C. 501), citing GSAM 538.7104-3(b)(ii) - unique or highly specialized solution.
• Justification Rationale: Compatibility with existing Arjo rail systems is a unique and highly specialized requirement that only Arjo can meet without compromising safety, warranty, or operational integrity.