J065--Patient Lift Inspection & Calibration

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 seeks inspection, testing, calibration, and preventive maintenance services for Guldmann patient lift systems, with proposals due August 10, 2026, following Amendment 0001 issued July 31 that extended the original July 31 deadline. The procurement is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and carries a $34 million estimated total award value.

Place of performance is the George H. O'Brien, Jr., Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 300 W Veteran Boulevard, Big Spring, Texas 79720. The scope covers 37 Guldmann ceiling-mounted patient lift motors, rail systems, track hardware, and slings (government reserves the right to adjust the number of lifts under contract). The contractor must provide Guldmann-certified technicians to perform visual inspections, functional testing per manufacturer specifications, calibration to manufacturer tolerances, and preventive maintenance including lubrication and hardware tightening, with comprehensive documentation of all work performed. Work must be completed during normal business hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays) and must comply with VA Directives 2010-032 and 2008-020, VHA Handbook 1173.08, and manufacturer guidelines.

The base period requires completion by September 30, 2026, with four optional one-year periods extending through September 30, 2030. The contract is structured as a job-order contract for 37 lifts per year at a unit price determined by the offeror. NAICS code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance; PSC code is J065. Quotations must include a capability statement not exceeding five pages, three past performance references for similar services within the past three years, and certification of 50% maximum subcontracting to non-SDVOSB firms. Award will be made using Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable procedures. Submit quotations to Joseph A. Leyte, Contracting Officer, at Joseph.Leyte@va.gov.