6530--Liko Patient Lifts

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 1, on behalf of the Brockton VA Medical Center, is soliciting quotes for the procurement and installation of forty-four (44) Hill-Rom Liko Patient Lift Systems for patient bedrooms in Building 4's CLC "C" side. The solicitation requires a comprehensive installation involving labor, materials, equipment, and support services, including structural support, infection control measures, and personnel training. Evaluation criteria will focus on price, technical capability, and past performance, with the contract to be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures as a firm fixed-price agreement. The original solicitation was issued on May 7, 2025, with multiple amendments extending the response deadline to June 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT. Contractors must comply with the Service Contract Act Wage Determination #2015-4053 and meet specific VA requirements for safety, security, and documentation.

The procurement is 100% unrestricted and will involve 36 standard Likorall 250 ES Motors and 8 Likoguard motors for bariatric patients, with a total estimated equipment cost of approximately $400,000. The contract period is set from May 26, 2025, to July 25, 2025, with a delivery deadline of June 23, 2025, for installation at the Brockton VA Medical Center in Brockton, Massachusetts. The solicitation allows for competition between Hill-Rom (now Baxter) and two authorized Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) distributors: Electra-Med Corporation and Geo-Med, LLC. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and Product Service Code 6530 for Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies. The primary objective is to standardize patient lift systems across VA Boston Healthcare System campuses, ensuring patient safety and minimizing staff retraining requirements.