Y1DA--PN: 636A6-26-201, Patient Ceiling Lifts Install & Testing (DM) AP: 36C263-26-AP-1431
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23), has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a Two-Phase Design-Build contract for Patient Ceiling Lifts Install & Testing at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The estimated Phase I solicitation date is on or about June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide all design, labor, materials, tools, equipment, and construction services for the installation and testing of patient ceiling lift systems. This includes 194 actions: 158 replacements, 21 additions, and 15 removals, with designated bariatric capabilities. The contractor must deliver turnkey systems that are installed, tested, certified, labeled, documented, and ready for immediate clinical use, including end-user and maintenance training. The design must adhere to Veteran Health Administration guidelines. The project requires an integrated Design-Build team, including licensed architects and engineers (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Protection).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Two-Phase Design-Build
- Project Magnitude: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), $45.0 Million
- Estimated Phase I Solicitation Date: On or about June 3, 2026
- Estimated Award Date: October 30, 2027
- Period of Performance: Design phase is 100 calendar days from Notice of Proceed - Design. Total design and construction is 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Bidders must be registered, certified, and listed in the SBA certification database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) as an SDVOSB/VOSB at the time of proposal submission. All prospective bidders must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered and active in SAM.gov (http://www.sam.gov).
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice and NOT a request for proposal. The full solicitation will be issued separately and will not be posted for at least 15 days from the notice date. The Two-Phase Design-Build process will follow FAR 36.101-2. Phase I will involve evaluating responsive proposals, with no more than five (5) contractors advancing to Phase II. Only selected firms from Phase I will be requested to submit technical and pricing proposals for Phase II.
Additional Notes
Contractor must provide evidence of past performance with four references for similar installations. The Performance of Work Statement (PWS) will define requirements for the collective Design-Build Team.