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6530--Patient Ceiling Lifts

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36C24126Q0459Federal

Submission Closed05/21/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Veteran Affairs Boston Healthcare is conducting market research to support the potential establishment of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the procurement, installation, and servicing of ceiling lifts compatible with the existing Hill-Rom rail system used in VISN 1 facilities. This sources sought notice specifically requests information on domestically manufactured ceiling lifts or equivalent products matching the brand characteristics of Likorall models, with precise weight capacities ranging from 440 lbs to 1100 lbs depending on lift type, including bariatric and hybrid designs. Key technical requirements include in-rail and wall charging options, specific motor and battery configurations, safety features like single fault safety drums and emergency lowering devices, and a minimum three-year warranty. This announcement serves solely as market research, not a solicitation, and is intended to assess industry interest, capabilities, and qualifications to supply these lifts. Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), submit detailed company and product information, and identify their socio-economic status, including special categories such as SDVOSB or Woman Owned businesses. The Government emphasizes a preference for domestic end products compatible with their existing lift infrastructure. Responses are due by May 21, 2026, and must be submitted to the designated contract specialist. There will be no payment for information provided, and submission does not guarantee any contract award or solicitation issuance.

General Info

VA Boston seeks info on domestic ceiling lifts compatible with Hill-Rom, due May 21, 2026.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

VA New England Healthcare System, ME

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NONE

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Sources Sought Notice 36C24126Q0459 Patient Ceiling Lifts

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 7

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 21

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Submission Closed

05/21/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

Office AddressTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

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Kim McCarthyContract Specialist

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY: This announcement seeks information from the industry, which will be used for preliminary planning purposes for procurement. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this sources sought notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. THIS IS STRICTLY MARKET RESEARCH.
Department of Veteran Affairs Boston Healthcare is seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the procurement, installation and servicing of ceiling lifts for VISN 1 in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government is seeking a domestically manufactured product that is brand name or equal to the following: Likorall 242S Likorall 243 ES Likorall 250 ES Likoguard XL Please note, any lift system proposed must be compatible with the OEM Hill-Rom rail system installed currently and have the following salient characteristics: Traverse Ceiling Lift Weight Requirements: 550 lbs Lifting Capacity, In-Rail Charging 800 lbs Lifting Capacity, In-Rail Charging
Traverse Ceiling Lift Design Requirements with Bathroom Access: 550 lbs Lifting Capacity, Wall Charging
Bariatric Traverse Ceiling Lift Design Requirements: 1100 lbs Lifting Capacity, In-Rail Charging
Bariatric Hybrid Traverse Ceiling Lift Design with Bathroom Access Requirements: 1100 lbs Lifting Capacity in Patient Room, with 550 lbs Lifting Capacity into Bathroom, Wall Charging
Straight Rail Ceiling Lift Design Requirements: 550 lbs Lifting Capacity, In-Rail Charging
Semi-Private traverse Ceiling Lift Design Requirements: 550 lbs Lifting Capacity, In-Rail Charging
Replacement Motor Packages: a) 550 lbs., 507 lbs, and 440 lbs b) Batteries: 2 x 12 V 2.4 Ah. Valve-regulated lead-acid gel-type batteries. New batteries are provided by the supplier. c) Battery charging via hand control in wall docking station. d) Lifting speed: 50mm/second (2 inches/second) e) Lift motor weight: 12.6 kg (27.7 lbs.) f) Electrical emergency lowering device. g) Sound level 49 dB h) Single Fault Safety drum to provide protection against uncontrolled lowering.
Replacement Lift Motor Assembly (550 lbs Capacity) Requirement: 550 lbs Lifting Capacity, Lift Motor, Handcontrol, Motor Carriage, Slingbar 450 w/QR
Replacement Lift Motor Assembly (507 lbs Capacity) Requirement: 507 lbs Lifting Capacity, Lift Motor, Handcontrol, Motor Carriage, Slingbar 450 w/QR
Replacement Lift Motor Assembly (440 lbs Capacity) Requirement: 440 lbs Lifting Capacity, Lift Motor, Handcontrol, Motor Carriage, Slingbar 450 w/QR Warranty Requirement: Min. 3 Year warranty
The agency intends to provide preference for domestic end products that are brand name or equal and compatible to the HillRom Liko Series Ceiling Lift rails currently installed. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, who have the capability to provide a domestically produced brand name or equal with salient characteristics and compatible ceiling lifts. All interested firms must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) to be eligible for the award of Government contracts. Interested parties responding to this Sources Sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum:
(1) Company name and address point of contact with phone number and SAM UEI. (2) Documentation relating to performance capability, current point of contact, and phone number). (3) Socio-economic status to identify the business class as a large business, SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, Woman Owned, etc. (4) Place of manufacture (5) Any other pertinent company documentation prior to submission of offers to a solicitation.
Any SD/VOSB firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice must also provide proof of registration in the SBA Vet Cert prior to submitting offers to a solicitation.
This market research is for informational and planning purposes. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation. Please be advised that the government will not pay any costs for responses and information submitted. All submissions are acceptable via kim.mccarthy@va.gov. RESULTS INFORMATION: Respondents will not be notified of the results, and it is at the discretion of the Government to utilize results. Firms responding to this Sources Sought announcement, who fail to meet all requirements as stated above, and who fail to provide ALL the required information requested, will not be used to help the Government make the acquisition decision, which is the intent of this sources sought announcement.