Patient Ceiling Lift Systems with Gait Trainer
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Qualification Details
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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260), has issued a Special Notice (amendment) regarding the requirement for Patient Ceiling Lift Systems with Gait Trainer. This amendment clarifies requirements and provides responses to industry questions. The response date is May 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Change
This amendment introduces several key changes and clarifications to the solicitation for medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies (PSC 6515):
- Lifting Speed: The minimum acceptable lifting speed has been revised to meet or exceed 1.5 inches per second with a 400 lbs load, a change from the previous 2.0 inches per second requirement.
- System Installation Location: Systems are now specified for installation in 8D and 9D inpatient units, clarifying that they are not for a single physical therapy location.
- Gait Trainer Modules: These modules are confirmed as essential for early mobilization, patient movement options, and supporting the bariatric population, and are required for units 8D and 9D.
- Gait Trainer Upper Body/Leg Support: Clarification has been provided regarding the type of sling to be used with the Gait Trainer to aid in system design; however, the sling itself is not being purchased concurrently.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Amendment)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Place of Performance: Oregon (OR), 97239, United States
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 20, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves to update potential bidders on critical changes to the requirements and provide answers to previously submitted industry questions. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation are presumed to remain in effect unless explicitly modified by this amendment. For further inquiries, contact Maureen Sundstrom at maureen.sundstrom@va.gov.