6515--LIFT TRANSFER PATIENT
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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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247), is soliciting proposals for Ceiling-Mounted Patient Lift Transfer Systems for the Central Alabama VA Medical Center (CAVHCS). This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the procurement and installation of these systems. Offers are due by March 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision and installation of nine (9) motorized, automated ceiling lift systems designed for patient transfer. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with Underwriters Laboratory, life safety, national electric, fire safety codes, and ISO 10535.
- Motorized operation with electronic lifting/lowering via hand control.
- Automatic recharging system, capable of charging anywhere on the rail.
- Electronic soft start and soft stop features.
- Lifting capacity of at least 660 pounds.
- Silent operation and ability to lift patients off the floor (96-inch strap).
- Integrated patient scale with +/- 0.5% accuracy, displaying on the hand controller.
- Hand controller to display lift time, weight, duration, total lifts, total hours, last/next service, and PM alerts.
- Ten-year warranty on all parts, labor, and batteries, including travel and shipping.
- Motors must have a 15-year average lifespan; rails must have at least a 25-year warranty.
- Installation of a 110-volt electrical box for each system.
- Ability to use existing loop slings and motor lock-in position for Physical Therapy.
- Easily interchangeable hangar bars without tools.
- Nickel Metal Hydride (NIMH) batteries with a ten-year warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Delivery: 9 units of lift systems and 9 units of certified installation.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (American Made Product preference).
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1000 Employees.
- Offers Due: March 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: March 2, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Offerors must meet or exceed all salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation. Preference will be given to American Made Products if the offer meets specifications and the price is fair and reasonable.
Submission & Contact
All quotes must be submitted via email to Quincy.Alexander@VA.gov.
- Primary Contact: Quincy L Alexander, Contracting Officer (Quincy.Alexander@VA.gov, 334-727-0550 x3519).
- Delivery Location: VA Medical Center, 215 Perry Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL 36109.
- Service Line POC: Marlin Lewis (Marlin.Lewis@va.gov, 334-727-0550 Ext 55208).