Portable Light Rental

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is seeking to procure portable light rentals for the Tuskegee VA Medical Center through a competitive solicitation. Specifically, the agency requires six 4000W Narrow Vertical Mast Lights to be rented for approximately 12 months, with the contractor responsible for delivery, pickup, and unloading services while the VA handles fueling. The procurement will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where technical requirements and past performance will be equally weighted against price. Vendors must submit their bid responses by April 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT, with all vendor questions required to be submitted to the Contracting Officer by April 21, 2025. To be eligible, vendors must be verified as a small business and registered in SAM.gov, and must provide LED lights with specific requirements including a minimum 40-gallon fuel tank and a height range between 10 and 25 feet.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside for the Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing sector, specifically targeting portable light rental services. The contract will be executed at the Tuskegee, AL VA Medical Center, with a contract start date and delivery timeline set within 2 business days of award. While specific award values are not detailed in the documentation, the procurement is described as a one-time acquisition for six portable lights. The government will not consider solar or hybrid light options and will award the contract to the responsible offeror meeting technical requirements at the lowest evaluated price. The solicitation falls under Product Service Code W065 for lease or rental of medical, dental, and veterinary equipment, and is identified by the solicitation number 36C24725Q0572. The contract duration is anticipated to be approximately 12 months, providing the VA Medical Center with essential lighting equipment for their operational needs.