Ceiling Mounted Patient Lifts
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Charleston SC VA Medical Center, is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for U.S.-made ceiling-mounted patient lifts. This market research aims to gather information on industry capabilities for lifts compliant with VHA Directive 1116. Responses are due by Monday, February 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Interest
The VA is seeking U.S.-made patient lifts with specific technical requirements:
- Capacity: Maximum load of 550 lbs.
- Power: 2 x 12V (2.4-2.6 Ah) valve-regulated lead-acid gel-type batteries (new batteries provided by supplier).
- Charger: Must meet SMP CC-10-43-24 or IRC CH01 FW7218M/24 specifications.
- Performance: Lifting speed of 50 mm/s (2 inch/s), lifting interval of 2050 mm (80.7 inch).
- Electrical: 24V, 12A functioning with 10/90 intermittent operation (max 30 sec active).
- Safety: Must include an emergency lowering device.
- Environment: Functions between 50F – 122F.
- Compatibility: Must be compatible with LIKORALL/LIKO Rail system.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must:
- Have an active registration in SAM.gov.
- Clearly document that items are Made in America ONLY (per FAR 52.225-2).
- Include authorized reseller information, if applicable.
- Provide company details: Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone, Email, UEI, CAGE Code.
- Submit a capability statement and relevant literature demonstrating ability to supply required U.S.-made items.
- Answer socio-economic status questions (Small Business, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, Woman Owned, Large Business) under NAICS 339113 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing).
- Indicate if the item is available via GSA/FSS/SEWP schedule, including schedule number and expiration date.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: February 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published: February 9, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals. The government reserves the right to issue a solicitation at a later date. Questions and responses must be submitted via email to Mary Jane Coffman at mary.coffman@va.gov.