Mobile Patient Lifts | Columbia, MO VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is conducting market research regarding mobile patient lifts for the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, with responses due by June 25, 2026. This is a Total Small Business set-aside. The requirement is for two specific units: one M8078 Floor Lift and one M8078A Sit-to-Stand Lift. This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the government to award a contract and serves for market research purposes only.

The Floor Lift must meet a minimum 600-pound weight capacity with integrated powered drive system, 15-inch sling bar, 4-inch casters with locking rear mechanisms, powered lift boom capable of smooth vertical travel from floor to bed/chair height, rechargeable battery system providing approximately 200 lifts per charge, emergency stop button, manual and electrical emergency lowering mechanisms, overload protection, and ability to pass through a 28-inch doorway with a 53-inch or less turning radius. The Sit-to-Stand Lift requires minimum 450-pound weight capacity, powered lifting actuator with handheld control, adjustable padded knee support, non-slip foot platform, 24-inch minimum door clearance, and rechargeable battery system with similar safety features. Both units must have durable steel frames with powder-coated or corrosion-resistant finishes and include wall-mounted AC charging units.

All equipment must be backed by a manufacturer's two-year free replacement warranty covering normal wear and tear with free return shipping from the delivery date. Prospective contractors must submit company information, UEI number, capability statements, product brochures with specifications, and authorized distributor letters from the original equipment manufacturer. The contracting office is located in Leavenworth, Kansas; responses should be directed to Contracting Officer Tywanna Sparks (tywanna.sparks@va.gov, 913-758-9928).