6515--Equipment: Patient Ceiling Lifts_ Nursing Lake City
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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), specifically the North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System, is seeking proposals for the replacement and/or installation of 83 new fully integrated patient ceiling lift systems at the Lake City VA Medical Center, FL. This requirement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside and is issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Quotes are due by February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves procuring and installing 83 patient ceiling lift systems across the Community Living Center (CLC), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Acute Care areas of the Lake City VA Medical Center. Key requirements include:
- 77 Standard patient ceiling lifts with a 605 lbs weight capacity.
- 6 Bariatric patient ceiling lifts with an 1,100 lbs weight capacity.
- Specific quantities are detailed for various buildings (e.g., Bldg. 82, Bldg. 64, Bldg. 642).
- Equipment Specifications: 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.
- Functional Features: Integrated process management software, integrated weigh scale, quick-release mechanism, tool-less maintenance, continuous charge tracking, and curtain jumping track.
- A comprehensive, all-inclusive warranty covering 100% of parts and labor is required.
- Delivery and installation services, including removal of old equipment and debris.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Published Date: January 30, 2026.
- Site Visit: Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST 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.
- Vendor Questions Due: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:30 PM EST, via email to scott.brickey@va.gov.
- Quote Submission Due: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 5:30 PM EST, via email to scott.brickey@va.gov.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated using a comparative evaluation technique based on Technical, Delivery, and Price. Technical and Delivery combined will be considered more important than Price.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. All clauses are current through Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAC) 2025-06, effective October 1, 2025. The NAICS Code is 339113 and the Product Service Code is 6515. The primary point of contact is Scott K. Brickey, Contracting Officer.