6515-- ceiling patient lifts hardware

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors capable of supplying ceiling lift hardware for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, Mississippi. The procurement seeks preferably Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Small Businesses (NAICS code 333923 with a 1,250-employee size standard) to provide ceiling lift hardware that meets detailed specifications outlined in the attached Statement of Work. Key requirements include hardware compatible with both regular and bariatric patient lifts, support for 450–550 lbs hoist capacity, provision of installation drawings and service manuals, and compliance with technical specifications covering lifting speed, emergency lowering capability, and integrated weight display functionality. Responses must include capabilities statements, SAM UEI numbers, equipment descriptions with pictures if available, compatibility information, and delivery timeframes; vendors must be registered, active, and verified in SAM.gov and VETCERT. The deadline for submitting responses is 12:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, April 13, 2026, with responses to be emailed to Contracting Officer Tina Harris at tina.harris3@va.gov. This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; no contracts will be awarded from this notice.

The procurement carries no set-aside designation beyond the preference for small businesses and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. The government seeks hardware for 28 patient lift systems to support the activation of Building 1 of the Biloxi VA Medical Center following its major renovation. All products must be new, manufactured no more than two years before purchase order issuance, with delivery required no later than May 31, 2026, subject to flexible scheduling contingent on construction progress and written approval from the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative. The vendor must provide a ten-year warranty covering parts, labor, and travel for both the lift system and batteries/straps, including ISO 10535 inspections and preventative maintenance services. While no specific contract value or award amount is disclosed in this market research notice, the scope encompasses 28 complete ceiling lift hardware installations with comprehensive support and warranty obligations extending through a decade of service.