6515-- PATIENT CEILING LIFTS (607-26-1-969-0014)
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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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252), is soliciting proposals for Patient Ceiling Lifts with Installation Services for the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to procure essential patient handling equipment to assist in patient care. Offers are due by May 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the procurement and installation of six (6) Ceiling Lifts, specified as "Brand Name or Equal: Guldmann GH3+ Ceiling Lifts." Key requirements include:
- Minimum 700 lbs. weight capacity per lift, integrated Class III scale with LCD screen, electronic soft-start/stop motor control, emergency manual lowering, emergency stopping device, current limiter, low battery safety device, emergency brake, and hanger bars capable of reaching floor level.
- Compatibility with any manufacturer's loop-style slings meeting ISO 10535 standards.
- Non-recessed single rail track system made from high-strength extruded aluminum, capable of continuous charging and supporting loads 1.5 times the motor's weight capacity with minimal deflection.
- Installation services including onsite delivery, extended installation, setup, configuration, and removal of previous track systems.
- Provision of a five-year summary of recalls, safety notices, corrective actions, and adverse event reports from the manufacturer.
- Certification of compliance with ISO 10535 & UL 60601-1 by the manufacturer and the vendor's Structural Engineer.
- Training for required personnel on proper operation and maintenance.
- Submission of service manuals, customer manuals, instructions for use, shop drawings, and structural calculations signed and stamped by a registered structural engineer.
- Provision of a BIM (Building Information Model) for clash detection.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Place of Performance: William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital, 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705.
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing).
- Size Standard: 800 Employees.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: May 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.
- Submission Method: Bidders must complete and submit the solicitation, including Section B, and sign the SF 1449. Completed solicitations with quotes should be emailed to mack.taylor2@va.gov.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer.
Additional Notes
Certification & Accreditation (C&A) requirements of VHA Handbook 6500.6 do not apply to this acquisition. Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network.