Z1DA--Install Patient Ceiling Lift 583-26-509

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 10, has issued solicitation 36C25026Q0243 for the installation of 20 Arjo brand overhead patient ceiling lifts at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, under a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The requirement stems from a single-source determination justified by the facility’s existing use of over 220 Arjo lifts, ensuring operational consistency, reduced training burden, and minimized risk. The scope includes the installation of 18 Maxi Sky 2 Series and 2 Maxi Sky 1000 lifts, with all work governed by detailed technical drawings, OEM specifications, and compliance with VA, OSHA, and federal standards including infection control, structural integrity, and electrical requirements. The contract is structured as a construction project with a performance period of 120 calendar days after award and requires the contractor to submit a fully completed VAAR 852.219-75 Certificate of Compliance for limitations on subcontracting, failure of which will result in offer rejection. The solicitation mandates that all installation and maintenance be performed exclusively by OEM-certified technicians using OEM-approved parts and components, with daily production reports and strict coordination between subcontractors governed by VAAR clauses 852.236-79 and 852.236-80. A site visit was conducted on February 26, 2026, with subsequent amendments clarifying timing, adding drawings, and providing a sign-in sheet, while also updating the Statement of Work to reflect revised installation protocols and standards. Offers were due by 10:00 AM EDT on March 24, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via email, including completed SF 1442 and SF 24 Bid Bond forms. Payment processing is facilitated electronically through the OB10 platform using X12 EDI standards, with no use of WAWF, and the contracting office retains final authority on inspection and acceptance at the project site, requiring the lifts to operate at 96% reliability. The contract incorporates deviations under FAR and VAAR regarding wage rates, Buy American requirements, security provisions, and IT accessibility, and includes potential option years at the government’s discretion. All offerors must maintain SDVOSB status throughout performance and