6515--Patient Ceiling Lifts and Installation
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office 20, has awarded a firm-fixed-price service order contract to GULDMANN, INC. for Patient Ceiling Lifts and Installation at the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, ID. The contract, awarded on March 23, 2026, is valued at $549,000.00.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the provision and installation of patient ceiling lift systems, specifically Guldmann GH3+ models or equivalent systems meeting detailed salient characteristics. The requirement included lifts with varying weight capacities (605 lb, 825 lb, 1100 lb) for resident rooms and the ICU. The scope also encompassed the design, installation, and clinical training for these systems, as well as the removal of existing ceiling lift systems. Key technical requirements included integrated scales, emergency stop/lowering devices, specific lift speeds, maximum/minimum heights, metal internal gears, continuous rail charging, compatibility with Guldmann, Arjo, and Alpha Modalities sling types, and cleanability with standard disinfectants. A minimum three-year warranty covering parts and labor was also required.
Contract Details
- Awarding Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20 (36C260)
- Awardee: GULDMANN, INC. (UEI ZWTVNPKKCXZ7), Tampa, FL 33626
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Service Order
- Award Number: 36C26026P0313
- Award Value: $549,000.00
- Award Date: March 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Boise VA Medical Center, 500 W. Fort Street, Building 34, Boise, ID 83702
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Solicitation
- Original Solicitation Number: 36C26026Q0337
Evaluation
The original solicitation emphasized adherence to technical requirements, including the Statement of Work and Salient Characteristics, as more important than price. Offerors were required to be authorized providers for OEM parts, verified by a manufacturer's letter. The award was made on an all-or-nothing basis, following evaluation of technical compliance and price.
Additional Notes
The solicitation process included an amendment that extended the offer receipt date to March 4, 2026, and scheduled an on-site visit for interested offerors on February 24, 2026, at the Boise VA Medical Center. Questions were due by February 26, 2026. The Product Service Code for this acquisition is 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies) and the NAICS Code is 339113. The primary point of contact for the original solicitation was Maureen Sundstrom (Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov).