6530--Guildmann OR EQUAL Patient Transfer Equipment

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262), is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified small businesses for the procurement and installation of Patient Transfer Equipment (Ceiling Lifts). This market research aims to replace outdated systems at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center in San Diego, CA. The suggested NAICS code is 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. Responses are due by April 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time.

Scope of Work

The requirement involves the delivery and installation of new hospital-wide ceiling lift systems. Key performance requirements and salient characteristics include:

• Compliance with ISO 10535 standards and UL certification.
• Minimum lifting capacity of 700 lbs with a single motor.
• Wired hand control with LED screen displaying patient weight and lift usage.
• Internal Class III scale.
• Minimum three-year warranty on lift units, straps, and batteries.
• Wireless interface connecting to existing Wi-Fi infrastructure.
• Usage and maintenance analytics software monitorable remotely.
• Continuous AC charging capability anywhere on the track.
• Automatic hands-free dynamic body weight support and fall protection.
• Track rails accommodating stationary lock.
• Emergency power loss mechanical lowering without adjunctive equipment.
• All components must be provided by a single manufacturer and compatible with a wide range of loop-style slings.
• Emergency lowering via a sustained pull on a red cord without tools.
• Lifts must not emit warning beeps or flashing lights during normal operation.
• Training on new equipment is required after installation.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
• Purpose: Market research for planning purposes only; does not constitute a solicitation.
• Set-Aside: Information gathered will determine if the procurement can be set aside for specific small business concerns (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB).
• Response Due: April 6, 2026, 8:00 AM PT
• Published: March 20, 2026
• Place of Performance: VA San Diego Healthcare System, Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161.
• Contract Type (Anticipated): Firm-Fixed Price (as per Draft SOW).

Submission Requirements

Interested and capable contractors must submit responses via email to Dyne.Kim@va.gov. Required information includes:

• Company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, and email.
• Contractor's Unique Entity ID (SAM) number.
• Type of small business (SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUB-Zone, WOSB, SDB, Small Business).
• Statement on small business status under NAICS 339113 (or alternative NAICS).
• Brand name, model, and product description of the patient lift.
• Manufacturer details (company name, country of origin, small business status, Buy American/Trade Agreement applicability).
• Authorized distributor status (with manufacturer approval letter if applicable, and specific questions for distributors). No gray market or remanufactured items are acceptable; new equipment from OEM or authorized channels only.
• Details of any current federal contracts (GSA FSS, VA NAC, NASA SEWP) for the product.
• Estimated delivery time (ARO).
• General pricing for market research purposes.
• Documented self-attestation/certification for regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA Class I).
• A detailed capability statement with at least one reference contract demonstrating experience with similar patient lift products, including contract number, description of tasks, dates, and verifiable contact information.

Important Notes

All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov. Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.