J065--patient lift preventative maintenance base + 4 OYS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking a contractor to provide preventative maintenance services for patient lift systems at the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Hines, IL. The contract requires the selected vendor to perform comprehensive maintenance tasks including cleaning grilles and fan systems, conducting Air Change (ACH) Testing, and replacing filters. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability to service multiple patient lift manufacturers like Guldmann, Liko, Handicare, and Vancare, with certified technicians having at least two years of relevant experience. The evaluation will focus on technical capability, past performance, and pricing to determine the best value for the government. Key dates for this solicitation include a proposal due date of January 10, 2025, with potential vendors expected to carefully review detailed maintenance checklists and safety protocols provided in the solicitation attachments.

The solicitation does not have a specific set-aside designation, making it open to all qualified vendors. The contract includes a base period with four additional option years, covering a potential total service period from January 2025 through January 2030. The patient lift inventory indicates 119 overhead patient transfer lifts across multiple manufacturers, with models from Guldmann, Handicare America, and Liko currently in use at the facility. While no specific award value is disclosed, the contract will cover preventative maintenance for lifts distributed across various departments including Patient Care Services, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Radiology, Dental, Education, and Outpatient services. The place of performance is the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois, with maintenance to be conducted according to manufacturer specifications, ISO 10535:2006 standards, and VA Patient Safety Alert requirements.