6515--Sources Sought - Ceiling Lift - Milwaukee VAMC
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the NCO 12 Great Lakes Acquisition Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is conducting market research to assess the availability of qualified suppliers capable of providing ceiling lift systems for the Milwaukee VAMC. This solicitation seeks responses from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Small or Emerging Small Businesses, and Other Than Small Business firms that can deliver fully compliant ceiling lift units along with associated components. The required equipment includes two ceiling lifts with a minimum 770-pound weight capacity per unit, powered by a gear-reduced, high-torque horizontal axis motor featuring integrated Class III weighing functionality, electronic soft-start and soft-stop controls, emergency manual lowering with a red cord, emergency stopping mechanisms, current limiting, low-battery motor shutdown, and an emergency brake. The lifts must be compatible with specific Guldmann sling types, include VO plastic fire-retardant cabs meeting UL 94 standards, secure hand controller storage, and clearly labeled safe working loads. Batteries must support up to 120 transfers at 200 pounds per charge and comply with IEC 6100-1-2 lifecycle standards. The system must also include two basic high slings meeting ISO 10535 Appendix A safety and cradle requirements, rated for at least 770 pounds, and two four-suspension-point hanger bars compatible with the lift straps. Two double-rail continuous charge track systems with bathroom access are required, constructed of high-strength extruded aluminum and anchored to the ceiling substrate with security testing to 1.5 times the motor’s weight capacity, and deflection must not exceed 1/16th inch per 7.87 inches of track length per ISO 10535. Interested vendors must submit a written response including company details, point of contact, FSS/SEWP contract number, SAM Unique ID, tax ID, business classification, a capability statement demonstrating qualifications, and written authorization from the manufacturer confirming distributor status along with the manufacturer’s location. Responses must be sent to Matthew Hohl at Matthew.Hohl@va.gov no later than 11:59 PM Central Standard Time on July 21, 2026, with solicitation number 36C25226Q0652 referenced on all correspondence. This is a sources sought notice only, not a request for quotes, and responses will be used solely to inform future acquisition
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Milwaukee VAMC, 53295, WISet-Aside
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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.
Note: This was previously posted under 36C25226Q0596 but due to being posted under 10 days must be posted again. Please respond accordingly if interested.
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 Matthew.Hohl@va.gov no later than 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time), July 21st 2026.
36C25226Q0652 Ceiling lift-3219 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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