J065--Patient Lift Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking a contractor to provide preventive maintenance, inspection, and load testing services for approximately 500 patient lift systems across the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. The contractor must employ OEM-trained technicians to conduct semi-annual inspections, annual preventive maintenance, and annual load testing in compliance with EN10535 standards, with comprehensive documentation required for all work performed. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical factors weighted more heavily than cost. The deadline for vendor questions is November 24, 2025, by close of business, and quotations must be submitted by December 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. The base contract period runs from December 15, 2025, through December 14, 2026, with four optional one-year renewal periods available.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), utilizing NAICS code 811210 and Product Service Code J065. The lift inventory includes 463 lifts distributed across multiple facilities, with the largest concentrations at Malcom Randall (254 lifts) and Lake City (174 lifts) facilities, encompassing various manufacturers and lift types including both ceiling-mounted and mobile floor systems. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis, though no specific budget range was disclosed in the solicitation materials. Primary point of contact is Contracting Officer John H. Shultzaberger. Performance will take place at 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608, and the VA will supply replacement batteries as needed while managing disposal of used batteries.