6515--Patient Ceiling Lifts
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 8, has awarded a contract valued at $1,076,969.15 to VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC for Patient Ceiling Lifts. This award, made on January 27, 2026, concludes a solicitation process for medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies (PSC 6515).
Scope of Work
This contract covers the procurement, installation, and training for a total of 251 patient ceiling lifts for the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville and the Sergeant Ernest I. "Boots" Thomas VA Clinic in Tallahassee. The requirement includes:
- 235 Standard Lifts (625 lbs capacity) and 16 Bariatric Lifts (1000 lbs capacity).
- Lifts must be compatible with existing Handicare tracks, with 20 additional standard lifts requiring new H-design tracks and anchors to replace existing ARJO systems in specific CLC and CDSU rooms.
- Technical Specifications: IP22 rating, up to 96" lifting range, specific sound levels, 22,500 cycles or 10 years service life, pneumatic hand control, powered lithium-ion battery with quick charge, and emergency stop/lowering functions.
- Services: De-installation of approximately 235 existing lift motors and 20 ARJO rails, installation of new lifts and tracks, disposal of materials, and on-site training for clinical staff and biomedical engineers.
- Warranty: A minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty is required, commencing after installation and acceptance.
Contract Details
- Awardee: VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC (UEI: TLTXKMLQEYU9)
- Award Amount: $1,076,969.15
- Award Date: January 27, 2026
- Set-Aside: This acquisition was set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Delivery: Required no later than thirty (30) days from the date of award.
- Installation: To commence within fifteen (15) business days after delivery.
Evaluation
The original solicitation indicated that award would be made using a comparative evaluation of quotations based on Technical, Delivery, and Price, with Technical and Delivery combined being more important than Price.
Additional Notes
The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8). The Contracting Officer is CESAR O. SANCHEZ-AMARO (Cesar.SanchezAmaro@va.gov, 407-403-2932).