J065--Patient Ceiling Lift Annual Inspection LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center (Ann Arbor, MI)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is soliciting preventive maintenance services for patient ceiling lift equipment at the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This procurement, designated as RFQ 36C25026Q0010, seeks annual inspection and preventive maintenance services for approximately 177 patient lifting units, primarily ArjoHuntleigh Maxi Sky models including the 600, 1000, and 2 series variants. The contractor will be responsible for performing annual preventive maintenance services in February, replacing batteries on lifts with failed batteries or those meeting replacement time, while the VA will provide necessary parts for the maintenance activities. The amendment extends the deadline for receipt of offers to September 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT, with all offers required to be submitted via email to Alexis.Alexander1@va.gov by September 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and PSC code J065 for maintenance and repair of medical equipment.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, limiting competition to qualifying firms within this socioeconomic category. The inventory details reveal over 136 patient ceiling lifts currently tracked across multiple sites within the medical center, with device ages ranging from 1 to 19 years old and installation dates spanning from 2006 to 2024. Most devices are currently in operating status and are managed under the HTM 19015 department designation. The maintenance services will be performed annually during February, with the most recent battery changes having occurred in February and March 2025. All contract performance will take place at the Ann Arbor, Michigan facility, with the contractor expected to maintain the extensive fleet of medical lifting equipment that serves patients throughout the VA medical center's various departments and locations.