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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on July 13, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

6515--Sources Sought Ceiling lift for Milwaukee VA.

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36C25226Q0596Federal

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The NCO 12 at the Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to assess the availability of qualified vendors capable of supplying a specialized ceiling lift system for the Milwaukee VAMC. The system must include two ceiling lifts with a minimum 770-pound weight capacity, powered by a single gear-reduced, high-torque motor featuring an integrated Class III scale on the hand control, electronic soft-start and soft-stop functions, emergency manual lowering with a red cord for continuous controlled descent, emergency stopping, current limiting, low battery shut-off, and an emergency brake. The motor must be labeled with its safe working load, use batteries compliant with IEC 6100-1-2 standards, and support up to 120 transfers at 200 pounds per charge. The lift must be compatible with specific Guldmann slings, feature a VO plastic fire-retardant cab meeting UL 94, and include a hanger bar that reaches the floor with secure controller storage. Two basic high slings meeting ISO 10535 guidelines with a 770-pound rating and two four-suspension-point hanger bars are required. Additionally, two double-rail continuous charge track systems made of high-strength extruded aluminum must be installed, anchored to the ceiling substrate, and tested to withstand 1.5 times the motor’s rated capacity with a maximum deflection of 1/16 inch per 7.87 inches of track per ISO 10535. All responses must include company details, SAM ID, tax ID, business classification, a capability statement, manufacturer authorization documentation, and the manufacturer’s location. Responses must be submitted by July 21, 2026, to Matthew Hohl at [email hidden], referencing solicitation number 36C25226Q0596. This is a sources sought notice only, not a solicitation for quotes, and the NAICS code 339112 applies with a 1,000-employee size standard. Prospective vendors must be registered in SAM and comply with FAR 4.12 prior to any potential award.

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VA seeks vendors for 770-lb ceiling lifts with integrated scales, emergency features, dual rails, slings, and compliance documentation by July 21, 2026.

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339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Milwaukee VA 53295, WI

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA
Office AddressMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA
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Matthew HohlContracting Officer

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.
The NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214, is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); or (3) Small or emerging small business firms, or (4) Other Than Small business firms, to provide Ceiling Lift for the Milwaukee VAMC.
General Requirements:
Salient Characteristics: i. The Lift Unit shall be constructed of a steel frame system driven by a gear-reduced, high-torque, horizontal axis motor. 1. The ceiling lift motor shall have an integrated Class III scale that allows users to read weights off the hand control. 2. 2 lifts with minimum 770 lbs weight capacity a. Weight capacity shall be achieved using a single lift motor 3. Electronic soft-start and soft-stop motor control. 4. Shall have an emergency manual lowering device. This emergency manual lowering device cord shall be red. Operation of the emergency manual lowering device shall be in such a way that users can apply continuous pull to the cord to facilitate slow descent of the patient. 5. Emergency stopping device. 6. Current limiter for circuit protection in case of overload. 7. Safety device that stops the motor to lift when batteries are low. 8. Emergency brake (in case of mechanical failure). 9. Hanger bar shall be able to reach the floor. 10. Cab: VO plastic fire retardant, UL 94. 11. Hand controller shall be able to be stored securely to the hanger bar. 12. The safe working load of the ceiling lift motor shall be clearly labeled on the outside of the ceiling lift motor. 13. The life cycle (number of charging cycles) for batteries shall comply with IEC 6100-1-2. 14. Provide rechargeable batteries with up to 120 transfers with a load of 200lbs (74kg) (for repositioning) 15. The ceiling lift system (motor/hanger assembly) shall be approved for use with Guldmann Repositioning, High Back, Twin Turner and Limb Lifter loop slings. ii. Two (2) Basic High Slings: 1. The straps shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The straps shall ensure the patient s safety by preventing the patient from falling out of the sling. 2. The sling shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The sling shall cradle the body of the patient. Bariatric slings shall be rated to a minimum of 770 lbs. iii. Two (2) Hanger Bars: The hanger bar style shall be the four (4) suspension point style compatible with the lift strap. iv. Continuous charge track systems 1. Two (2) Double Rail continuous charge track systems with bathroom access 2. The Ceiling Track shall be made from high strength extruded aluminum. Provide anchor supports at ceiling substrate 3. Installed rail shall be security tested for 1.5 times greater than the motor s weight capacity and maximum allowable deflection of a horizontal rail is no more than 1/16th inch per 7.87 inch of track length per ISO 10535 standards.
All interested firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING: Company name. Address. Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address). FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable. SAM Unique ID number. Tax ID number. Indication of which business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business) for which the organization qualifies. A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above. Documentation from manufacturer (i.e. correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer. Location of Manufacturer
Submit responses to the Contracting Specialist, Matthew Hohl, at contact@example.gov no later than 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time), July 21st 2026.
36C25226Q0596 Ceiling lift-3215 shall be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement.
TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The NAICS Code 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, is applicable to this acquisition; the size standard is 1,000 employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice; no other copies of this notice will be provided.

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