6515--Consolidated Patient Ceiling Lift

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Sources Sought notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, on behalf of VA Mid-Atlantic Healthcare System Network (VISN 6). The purpose is to gather market intelligence on qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Business Manufacturers, other Small Businesses, and large businesses capable of providing and installing ceiling lifts and associated equipment. The anticipated NAICS code is 339113.

• Provide and install new ceiling lift systems and remove/de-install existing equipment.
• Installation must be conducted without impacting patient care.
• Ceiling Lifts must meet Underwriters Laboratory requirements, life safety codes, national electric codes, fire safety codes, and all other applicable federal, state, and local codes.
• Ceiling Track: High strength extruded aluminum or VA approved equal, with specific anchor support and security/deflection testing requirements (per ISO 10535).
• Compliance with ISO 10535 (Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons – Requirements and test methods).
• Lifts must be capable of picking patients up off the floor.
• Integrated patient scale with accuracy meeting or exceeding +/- 0.5% at max load.
• Lifts must be able to lift a full-capacity load at least 21 times on a full, new battery charge.
• Motors must be capable of lifting at least 600 pounds.
• Maintenance and inspection for three years from final acceptance.
• New lifts must accept generic type replacement batteries without voiding warranties.
• Motors shall be GFCI protected.
• Vertical motion must be motorized.
• Automatic recharging at any location on the rail.
• Safeguards to prevent patient entrapment (emergency stop, emergency lowering without tools/ladders).
• Hand controller capability for displaying lift data (time, weight, duration, total count, total hours, service info, preventative maintenance alerts).
• Motors and railing must have a minimum 10-year average life span.

This is a market research tool; no contract will be awarded based on this notice. It may lead to a future Request for Proposal (RFP).

• Responses are due no later than 10:00 am EST, April 20, 2026, via email to Gordon.burns@va.gov.
• Responses limited to 10 double-sided pages.
• No questions will be entertained.
• Respondents will not be notified of evaluation results.

Seeking information from SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business Manufacturers, other Small Businesses, and large businesses. Responses will help determine market strategy, including potential small business set-asides or full and open competition.

• The work will be performed at various VA facilities including Asheville VAMC, Franklin VA Clinic, Hickory VA Clinic, Forest City VA Clinic, Durham VAMC, Greenville VA Healthcare Center, Fayetteville VAMC, Fayetteville VA Health Care Center, Richmond VAMC, Salem VAMC, Salisbury VA Medical Center, and Charlotte VA Healthcare Center.
• Submission is voluntary and does not guarantee participation in future RFP processes.
• Include company letterhead, business name/address, SAM UEI, POC info, business size/category, and product information/capability statements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Sources Sought notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, on behalf of VA Mid-Atlantic Healthcare System Network (VISN 6). The purpose is to gather information on potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Business Manufacturers, other Small Businesses, and large businesses capable of providing and installing ceiling lifts and associated equipment. This market research will help determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential set-aside options.

The contractor shall provide installation of new ceiling lift systems and removal/de-installation of existing systems. This includes all associated components like slings, rails, support material, and bracing. Key performance requirements for the ceiling lift systems include:

• Compliance with UL, life safety codes, national electric codes, fire safety codes, and all applicable federal, state, and local codes.

• Ceiling track made from high strength extruded aluminum or VA approved equal, tested to ISO 10535 standards.

• Lifts, straps, and slings compliant with ISO 10535.

• Capability to lift patients off the floor.

• Integrated patient scale with +/- 0.5% accuracy at max load.

• Lifts must be able to perform at least 21 lifts on a full battery charge.

• Motors capable of lifting at least 600 pounds.

• Motors and railing with a minimum 10-year average lifespan.

• Data display in the hand controller showing lift time, weight, duration, total lifts, total hours, service information, and preventative maintenance alerts.

• Automatic recharging at any location on the rail.

• Safeguards to prevent patient entrapment or injury (e.g., emergency stop buttons, tool-less emergency lowering).

• Maintenance and inspection for three years from final acceptance.

• New lifts must accept generic replacement batteries without voiding warranties.

• Anticipated NAICS Code: 339113

• Product Service Code: 6515

• The document does not specify contract type, period of performance, or estimated value.

• This is a Sources Sought notice for market research; it is not a Request for Proposal (RFP).

• Responses are due by April 20, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Submit responses via email to Gordon.burns@va.gov.

• Responses are limited to 10 double-sided pages.

• No questions will be entertained, and respondents will not be notified of evaluation results.

• This notice does not commit the government to an RFP or contract award.

• Seeking information from SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business Manufacturers, other Small Businesses, and large businesses.

• Responses will assist in determining if a small business set-aside is possible.

• The installation sites include various VA facilities in North Carolina and Virginia (listed in the document).

• Information gathered may significantly influence the VA's acquisition strategy.