6515--WPB Ceiling Lifts (VA-26-00046129)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (Network 08 Contracting Office) is soliciting competitive quotations for the procurement and installation of ceiling-mounted patient lift systems for the West Palm Beach VA Hospital. The requirement includes 126 standard ceiling lift systems with 550-pound capacity, 7 bariatric ceiling lift systems with 1,100-pound capacity, and complete installation services for all 133 units. Key contract requirements mandate that all systems be FDA Class 1 medical devices with 10-year warranties, integrated scales, in-rail charging capability, emergency stop and lower features, and must include removal of existing equipment, installation labor and materials, weight testing, commissioning, infection control barriers per VA standards, and staff training. All prospective vendors must be registered in good standing with SAM.gov and certified as authorized distributors for the equipment supplied, with items required to be in stock and immediately available for delivery. The quotation deadline is May 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT, submissions are via email to david.henry3@va.gov, and a mandatory vendor site visit is scheduled for April 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT to allow contractors to inspect the facility and take measurements.

This is an unrestricted acquisition with no small business set-aside, utilizing a firm-fixed-price contract type with no incumbent identified. The contract period runs from May 30, 2026 through November 26, 2026, with work completion required within 180 calendar days from the notice to proceed and commencement required within 30 days. The place of performance is the West Palm Beach VA Hospital, with FOB destination delivery required. While a specific dollar value is not stated in the solicitation documents, the scope of work includes removal of existing lift equipment, installation labor and materials, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive training services in addition to the equipment itself. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer or third-party payment upon receipt and final acceptance, invoiced quarterly in arrears.