Preventative Maintenance Service Patient Lifts
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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) is soliciting proposals for Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Services for Guldmann Patient Lifts at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (36C25626Q0402) requires comprehensive preventative and corrective maintenance for up to 750 Guldmann patient lifts. Services must adhere to the latest Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards, ISO 10535, and Section 4 Conformance Standards. Key tasks include scheduled PM, weight tests at maximum capacity, replacement of damaged items at no cost, and cleaning of service areas. Contractors must furnish all necessary labor, parts (new, OEM-certified), tools, supplies, and qualified personnel with OEM training.
An amendment clarifies that the requirement to inspect and replace electrical wiring and cables applies only to those associated with the Guldmann patient lift equipment and related system components, not general facility electrical systems. The facility will make best efforts to have at least 5 rooms available daily for work, dependent on patient occupancy.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: April 01, 2026 – March 31, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods.
- Place of Performance: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Size Standard: $34 Million)
- Proposal Due: March 23, 2026, at 13:00 CDT.
- Published: March 17, 2026 (Amendment)
Key Updates & Submission Requirements
An amendment (posted March 17, 2026) modifies the solicitation with the following:
- Price Cost Schedule & Invoicing: Must be structured for 750 systems, with invoicing monthly in arrears, billed only for serviced lifts (up to 750).
- 3G Program Pricing: Proposals must explicitly include "3G Program" in the Statement of Work or identify it in the Price/Cost Schedule, and bidders must provide a response for this program.
- Digital Reports: Due every Monday after contract initiation (next business day if Monday is a holiday, excluding the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day). Bidders must ensure proposals and pricing reflect these updated requirements.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on Certified Technicians, Authorized Distributor verification, SAM.gov and Vetbiz registration, and Price.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Oney Kelly at Oney.kelly@va.gov or 713-350-2940.