6515--VISN 2 Consolidated Patient Ceiling Lift Procurement

This is a pre-solicitation market research notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, to gather industry capability information for a future procurement of patient ceiling lift systems across VISN 2 facilities. The notice, identified by solicitation number 36C24626R0053, is not a formal request for proposals or quotes, and no contract will be awarded based on responses. The anticipated acquisition will result in a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement with multiple ordering periods, targeting the installation of new ceiling lift systems and removal of outdated equipment at VA medical centers and clinics in North Carolina and Virginia, including Asheville, Durham, Richmond, and other locations. All equipment must meet stringent technical specifications including a minimum 600-pound lifting capacity, the ability to perform at least 21 lifts per battery charge, automatic recharging at any rail point, and compliance with ISO 10535, UL, and NFPA 99 standards. Rails must be constructed of high-strength aluminum, withstand 1.5 times the motor’s rated load, and maintain a deflection of no more than 1mm per 200mm. Systems must include integrated patient scales accurate to ±0.5%, emergency stop and manual lowering features accessible without tools, and hand controllers displaying lift count and service alerts. Motors and rails are required to have a minimum 10-year lifespan, and manufacturers must offer a three-year comprehensive maintenance warranty that remains valid even when generic replacement batteries are used. No packaging, preservation, or labeling requirements beyond compliance with safety and regulatory standards are specified, and no military standards apply. Responses must be submitted via email to Gordon.Burns@va.gov by 10:00 AM EST on April 20, 2026, and must not exceed 10 double-sided pages total, including all attachments. Offerors must provide their Business SAM UEI, declare their size status such as small business, SDVOSB, VOSB, or large business, and indicate if they are the manufacturer. The acquisition is unrestricted with NAICS code 339113 and an 800-employee size standard. No evaluation factors, payment details, invoicing procedures, or contract administration information are provided yet, as this is strictly a market research tool to determine industry interest and capability prior to issuing a formal solicitation expected on or about July 29, 2026. All documents