Liko Patient Lift

The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Office of Purchasing and Contracts, is conducting a sole source procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for the acquisition and installation of three Baxter/Hill-Rom LIKO Ceiling Mounted Patient Lifts with Traverse Rail Systems. These units, which feature an 800 lbs. capacity, are designated for installation in the newly established Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) specifically for Rooms 3-3660, 3-3664, and 3-3684 in Bethesda, Maryland. The total estimated cost for the equipment and installation services is 47,609.00 dollars. The decision to utilize a sole source award is based on the necessity for equipment standardization and patient safety. The NIH Clinical Center maintains a standardized program using Hill-Rom Liko models, and the procurement ensures compatibility with existing infrastructure and adherence to FDA guidelines requiring that slings match the specific lift. Hill-Rom, as the original equipment manufacturer, is the only authorized provider capable of ensuring the use of genuine parts, certified training, and current engineering updates. The award is managed by the NIH Clinical Center with David Ram serving as the Contracting Officer's Representative and Kevin Doty as the Administrative Officer.