6515--Equipment: Patient Ceiling Lifts Nursing Lake City

Amendment / Modification

• The RFQ closing date has been extended.

• Potential offeror questions have been addressed.

• A Questions & Answers (Q&A) document is attached.

• Section 11: Hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended to 02-23-2026, 8:00 AM EST.

• The "Horizontal Movement Speed" requirement (709 inches per minute) from the Statement of Need (SON) / Equipment Specifications (Page 5) has been removed.

• The "Continuous charge tracking with a quick-release mechanism" requirement from the SON / Functional Features (Page 5) remains unchanged.

• The "Curtain Jumping track for semi-private rooms" requirement from the SON / Functional Features (Page 5) remains unchanged.

• Pricing is requested under CLINs 0011, 0012, and 0013 for the removal of railings, brackets, and hardware.

• The deadline for proposal submission has been extended to February 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.

• Offerors should review the attached Q&A for clarifications on requirements, including the removal of the horizontal movement speed specification and confirmation of pricing for removal of existing hardware.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to solicitation 36C24826Q0143 serves two primary purposes:

• To address questions submitted by potential bidders regarding the solicitation.

• To extend the closing date for the Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• The RFQ closing date has been extended.

• Specific questions and answers are addressed (details are in the attached document).

• The RFQ closing date has been extended. Bidders should refer to the attached document for the new deadline and specific Q&A details.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, specifically for the procurement of 83 new fully integrated patient lift systems. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Lake City VA Medical Center (LCVAMC) intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for these systems, including all necessary supplies, materials, equipment, labor, supervision, management, and transportation.

• Procurement of 83 new fully integrated patient lift systems.

• 77 Standard patient ceiling lifts with a weight capacity of 605 lbs.

• 6 Bariatric patient ceiling lifts with a weight capacity of 1,100 lbs.

• Specific quantities are detailed for various buildings and units within the Lake City VA Medical Center (e.g., Bldg. 82, Bldg. 64, Bldg. 642).

• Equipment specifications include operational noise level (<= 52db), horizontal movement speed (min 709 inches/minute), vertical lifting speed (min 2.2 inches/second), FDA standards compliance, UL approval, and H-frame rail design.

• A comprehensive, all-inclusive warranty covering 100% of parts and labor is required.

• Functional features include integrated process management software, integrated weigh scale, quick-release mechanism, tool-less maintenance, continuous charge tracking, and curtain jumping track.

• Delivery and installation services are required, including removal of old equipment and debris.

• The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price type.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated but implied to cover delivery and installation.

• Estimated value is not stated.

• Site Visit: Scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Lake City VA Medical Center. Check-in at the Main Entrance.

• Vendor Questions: Due by Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:30 PM, via email to scott.brickey@va.gov. Responses will be posted to SAM.gov.

• Quote Submission: Due by Thursday, February 19, 2026, 5:30 PM, via email to scott.brickey@va.gov.

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated using a comparative evaluation technique based on Technical, Delivery, and Price, with Technical and Delivery combined being more important than Price.

• This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• All clauses are current through Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAC) 2025-06, effective October 1, 2025.

• No separate written solicitation will be issued; this announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement and/or installation of new patient ceiling lifts at the Lake City VA Medical Center. The requirement spans across the Community Living Center (CLC), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Acute Care areas.

• Replacement and/or installation of patient ceiling lifts.

• Work to be performed in CLC, ICU, and Acute Care areas.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Response Date/Time: February 19, 2026, 4:30 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Site Visit: Scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Lake City VA Medical Center (619 S. Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32025). Check-in at the Main Entrance. Attendance is highly encouraged but not mandatory.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business).

• Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0143

• NAICS Code: 339113

• Product Service Code: 6515

• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), Gainesville, FL.

• Point of Contact: Scott K. Brickey (scott.brickey@va.gov, 352-283-2837).

• Place of Performance: Lake City VAMC, Lake City, FL 32025, USA.

• An attached document named "36C24826Q0143" is referenced.