6515--Guldmann Patient Ceiling Lifts Motors
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded Premier Medical Distributors, LLC a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $764,175.00 for Guldmann GH3+ patient ceiling lift motors and installation services at the Dayton VA Medical Center. This award, under solicitation 36C25026Q0410, was made on April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the procurement and certified installation of 127 Guldmann GH3+ 605lbs SWL Hoists and 1 Guldmann GH3+ Twin 1100lbs SWL Hoist, including hanger bars and integrated scales. The primary objective is to replace 128 end-of-life patient ceiling lift systems, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility with the existing Guldmann infrastructure. Services also include the disposal of old systems, education and training for biomedical engineering staff, weight and function testing, and provision of electronic user and repair manuals. Installations must comply with VHA Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Directive 1611 and National Patient Safety Alert AL 14-07.
Contract & Timeline
- Award Number: 36C25026P0614
- Award Amount: $764,175.00
- Award Date: April 27, 2026
- Awardee: Premier Medical Distributors, LLC (UEI: NXG6V8L9SY13)
- Solicitation Number: 36C25026Q0410
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from receipt of order.
- Place of Performance: Dayton VA Medical Center, Dayton, OH 45428.
Evaluation & Justification
This acquisition was conducted as a brand-name only, sole source procurement for Guldmann GH3+ patient ceiling lifts. The justification cited the critical need for seamless integration with the existing Guldmann system at the Dayton VA Medical Center to maintain compatibility, preserve warranty, and avoid significant costs associated with installing a new rail system from a different manufacturer. Market research identified Premier Medical Distributors, LLC as the only authorized SDVOSB dealer for Guldmann lifts. Due to the lifts being manufactured in Denmark, the nonmanufacturer rule applied, and the procurement was not set-aside for small business.
Eligibility & Requirements
Offerors were required to be authorized Guldmann, Inc. suppliers and installers. All contractor personnel involved in the installation must pass VA adjudication and credentialing, and complete OSHA 10-hour construction safety training. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), and the PSC is 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies).