6530--equipment - patient ceiling lift systems

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 seeks patient ceiling lift systems for installation at James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York, with proposals due August 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. This is an SDVOSB set-aside procurement, limiting competition to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The solicitation is Amendment 1 to solicitation 36C24226Q0596, which extended the deadline from August 20.

Place of performance is 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468. The contractor must deinstall 171 existing ceiling lift units and install new patient ceiling lift systems across ICU, Medical-Surgical, Chronic Life Care, Spinal Cord Injury, Dialysis, and clinic departments. The scope includes removal of existing lifts at no additional cost, installation, testing, commissioning, updated as-built drawings, and staff training.

Technical requirements specify compliance with NFPA and ISO standards; internal scales; motorized vertical motion; GFCI protection; 600-pound capacity for standard lifts and 880-pound capacity for bariatric lifts; emergency lowering devices; and automatic charging capability on track. The contractor must provide an 8-hour troubleshooting class for up to 6 biomedical technicians and certified in-service training for nursing staff across all three shifts at no additional cost. Warranty requirements include a minimum three-year warranty covering preventative maintenance, labor, shipping, and parts, plus a five-year battery warranty. Period of performance shall not exceed twelve months following award, with kickoff required within 30 days of contract award. Award will be firm-fixed-price. NAICS code 339113; PSC 6530. Contracting officer Aleta Jennette, 914-737-4400 ext. 202068, Aleta.Jennette@va.gov. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment to avoid offer rejection.