6530--PATIENT LIFTS (Brand Name Only)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is procuring patient lift replacement parts and installation services through solicitation 36C25225Q0429 for Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. The procurement specifically seeks brand-name Savaria (Handicare) patient lift components totaling 259 units across six line items, including lifting motors, carry bar assemblies, connection wires, installation hardware, and associated labor. This is a sole-source acquisition justified by compatibility requirements with existing infrastructure and patient safety considerations, as only the original equipment manufacturer can ensure proper rail system integration. The contract requires compliance with specific clinical standards including weight limits of 600 pounds for regular lifts and 1000 pounds for bariatric units, emergency lowering capabilities, and mandatory manufacturer training for clinical users and biomedical staff. The evaluation will be conducted on a lowest-price technically acceptable basis, with proposal submissions due by September 15, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is structured as a sole-source acquisition under simplified acquisition procedures. The contract period targets fiscal year 2025 completion, with all installation and training required to be finished by October 1, 2026. The solicitation encompasses 259 total units of patient lift components and related services, indicating a substantial equipment refresh initiative for the VA hospital facility. Performance will occur at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, with the work involving both equipment delivery and on-site installation services. The VA conducted market research confirming that while multiple vendors could potentially meet clinical requirements, only the original equipment manufacturer can provide the necessary compatibility assurance for the existing patient lift rail systems.