Dock Lifts Equipment Replacement-Amended

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is seeking to procure the replacement and installation of two loading dock lifts at the Veteran Healthcare System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The primary services required include demolition and removal of existing dock equipment, site preparation, procurement and installation of new dock lifts meeting specific technical specifications (including a Kelly Model KDL-7295-15K-Pit Mounted or equivalent with 15,000 lbs lifting capacity), comprehensive project management, and training of government staff. The contractor must minimize operational disruption to the facility, coordinate with VA staff, adhere to strict safety and security protocols, and maintain comprehensive records throughout the project. The government will provide a forklift with licensed operators to assist with installation, and evaluation will be based on the contractor's ability to meet technical specifications and project requirements. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by January 12, 2026 before 10:00 AM CST, with the contract period running from January 19, 2026 to March 20, 2026, requiring completion within 90 days after notice to proceed.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under a sole-source award basis, and no current incumbent or competing contractors are identified in the available documentation. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) procurement under NAICS code 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 900 employees. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice; however, the scope encompasses equipment procurement, installation labor, site preparation, testing, and staff training to be completed within the defined two-month contract period. The solicitation emphasizes the critical nature of the project, as the dock lifts are essential for delivering pharmaceutical supplies and oxygen tanks to the Veterans Healthcare System. All interested SDVOSB contractors must submit proposals by the established deadline to be considered for this federal contract opportunity.