Annual Inspection, Weight Testing, Maintenance, & Certification for (facility wide) Guldmann & Amico Patient Overhead Ceiling Lift System, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Engineering Service, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531
ID: 36C25626Q0277Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (H265)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e40edc3cf9794ae28a8b987ef6cbc7c4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) to provide annual inspection, weight testing, maintenance, and certification for the Guldmann & Amico Patient Overhead Ceiling Lift Systems at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, Mississippi. The procurement includes a base year from February 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with four additional option years, and services must be performed during normal business hours across multiple locations within the facility. These services are critical for ensuring the safety and operational efficiency of patient handling equipment, adhering to OEM standards and various regulatory requirements. Interested parties should contact C. Robert Oravetz at christopher.oravetz@va.gov, with offers due by 15:00 EST on January 15, 2026, as outlined in Solicitation Number 36C25626Q0277.

    Point(s) of Contact
    C. Robert Oravetz, Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531
    christopher.oravetz@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Addendum Certification of Compliance Limitations on Subcontracting.docx
    The VAAR Clause 852.219-75 outlines the
    Addendum Patient Lifts Inventory and Location Listing.xlsx
    This document is a comprehensive listing of equipment, likely patient lift systems, across various buildings and rooms within a facility. The entries include the specific lift location (e.g., Bld15 2F101 bath, Jacc 1D135), the model type (predominantly GH1F, GH2, GH3, GH3+, GoLift), a serial number or unique identifier, and a scheduled PM (Preventative Maintenance) date, mostly in July 2025. Each entry also contains an 'eeNumber' or 'Lift count,' which appears to be an equipment identification or asset number. The file systematically details numerous lifts within buildings such as Bld15, Bld2, Bld1, Bld30, Bld3, Bld29, Jacc, EGL, Pcy, and Mobile units, indicating a planned maintenance schedule for a large inventory of patient handling equipment. This document is crucial for facilities management, maintenance scheduling, and asset tracking.
    S02 Final Combined Synopsis Solicitation 36C25626Q0277.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) in Biloxi, MS, issued Solicitation Number 36C25626Q0277 as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for annual inspection, weight testing, maintenance, and certification of their Guldmann & Amico Patient Overhead Ceiling Lift Systems. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside procurement with NAICS code 811210 and a size standard of $34 million. The contract includes a base year (02/01/2026 – 09/30/2026) and four option years, with services to be performed during normal business hours at multiple GCVHCS locations. The Statement of Work details specific tasks for rail systems, electrical connections, hoists, straps, lifting hangers, and combi-locks, requiring adherence to OEM standards, federal, state, and local ordinances, and Joint Commission requirements. Invoices are to be submitted monthly following successful completion of services, and the contractor must comply with various federal acquisition regulations and VA-specific clauses, including those related to security prohibitions and exclusions.
    SF1449 Page 1 Attachment Needed Signature.pdf
    This document is a Standard Form 1449, "Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services," for an acquisition by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System. The solicitation number is 36C25626Q0277, issued on January 15, 2026, with offers due at 15:00 EST on the same date. The acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 811210 with a size standard of $34 Million. The contractor is required to provide annual inspection, weight testing, maintenance, and certification for the Guldmann & Amico Patient Overhead Ceiling Lift System facility-wide. The expected period of performance is from February 1, 2026, to September 30, 2030, with potential option years. The solicitation operates on an "all or nothing" basis, meaning all services must be provided for all performance periods. Invoices must be submitted electronically.
    Solicitation Questions Request Form.docx
    The provided document,
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