Guldmann Ceiling Lift System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 in Leavenworth, Kansas, has issued a Sources Sought announcement for Guldmann Ceiling Lift Systems under solicitation number 36C25526Q0391, aimed at gathering market information to inform a potential future acquisition. The requirement is for two brand-name-only Guldmann Ceiling Lift Systems to be delivered, installed, and commissioned at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, specifically in rooms A122 and A126. The systems must meet strict technical specifications including a Safe Working Load of 825 pounds, an integrated patient scale, a non-recessed charging track configured in a 3x4 layout, and a 25-year warranty on rail components. Delivery is required within 30 days of receipt of offer, with installation and commissioning to be completed within 14 days thereafter. The scope also includes white-glove installation, functional and load testing, calibration of the integrated scale, and comprehensive on-site training for VA staff, along with provision of user and maintenance manuals. Vendors responding to this notice must submit a capability statement, product brochures with full specifications, an authorized service provider letter from Guldmann Inc. (USA), customer references with contract numbers, and evidence of their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registered in SAM.gov. Offerors claiming Small Business or veteran-owned status — particularly Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) — must have their status verified in the SBA’s Small Business Search portal. The announcement does not contain pricing, contract value estimates, evaluation factors, or formal contract clauses, as it is strictly a market research tool and not a solicitation for award. Responses are due by May 18, 2026, and should be submitted in writing via email or mail to Amanda Williams at the provided VA office address, with the solicitation number included in all correspondence. There are no specified packaging, marking, or invoicing requirements in this notice, and no Contracting Officer’s Representative, Technical Representative, or payment details are identified, reflecting the preliminary nature of this inquiry.