6515--Brand Name Or Equal Ceiling Lifts CLC 134-2C (36C252-26-AP-0317)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of ceiling lifts, including hoist units with integrated scales, basic slings, and continuously charging track systems. The primary goal is to enhance patient safety, improve mobility, and reduce staff injury risks within a VA facility. The acquisition also includes installation services and structural engineering drawings.

• Hoist Units: Minimum patient weight load capacity of 605 lbs (standard) and 825 lbs (bariatric), with integrated scales readable via hand control. Must have expandability for future room renovations.

• Track System: Ceiling-mounted, compatible with room layout, smooth continuous movement, and capable of accommodating traverse track systems for four-directional movement.

• Slings: Compatible with lifts, meet ISO 10535 guidelines, with bariatric slings rated to a minimum of 825 lbs.

• Installation: Professional installation of the ceiling-mounted patient lift system, including structural calculations and final inspection.

• Warranty: Minimum 10-year warranty covering maintenance, parts, and labor. Manufacturer's specified life expectancy for motor and rails must be at least 15 years.

• Safety Features: Mechanical and electrical emergency lowering, emergency stop, emergency brake, current limiter, low battery safety device, and safety interlocks.

• Training: Access to technical support and training for VA staff.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is expected after award.

• Offer Due Date: March 4, 2026, 12:00 pm CDT.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer.

• Site Walk-Through: Scheduled for February 25, 2026, at 0900.

• Questions Cutoff: March 4, 2026.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 800 Employees.

• Brand Name or Equal: Ceiling Lifts (GH3+).

• Offerors must complete all sections of the solicitation, including Section B, and sign it.

• Completed solicitations should be emailed to mack.taylor2@va.gov.

• FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference or attached. FAR 52.212-3 is also attached.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a presolicitation notice for a firm-fixed-price requirement for Ceiling Lifts, specifically the Brand Name or Equal Ceiling Lifts CLC 134-2C. The Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Capt. James A Lovel VAMC in North Chicago, IL.

• The core requirement is for Ceiling Lifts.

• Offerors must provide an itemized quote.

• Sufficient technical supporting documentation is mandatory to demonstrate that quoted items meet the solicitation requirements.

• This is a firm-fixed-price solicitation.

• Conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• Quotes are due no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time on March 19, 2026.

• All quotes must be sent via email to mack.taylor2@va.gov.

• Telephone calls will not be accepted.

• Offerors are to follow the instructions within RFQ document 36C25226Q0221.

• The solicitation is set-aside by the SBA.

• The relevant NAICS Code is 339113.

• The Contracting Office ZIP Code is 60064.

• The Point of Contact is Mack Taylor, Contract Specialist, at mack.taylor2@va.gov or 414-844-4850.