The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), has issued Solicitation Number 36C24826Q0116 for Patient Lift Testing and Inspection Services. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The services are required at multiple locations within the North Florida/South Georgia VHS. The response deadline is December 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Details and specifications are provided in Attachment 1 of the RFQ. The point of contact is John H. Shultzaberger, Contracting Officer.

This document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation, 36C24826Q0116, for Patient Lift Maintenance for the Department of Veterans Affairs, North Florida/South Georgia VHS. The amendment's purpose is to correct administrative errors in Attachment 1 and address questions received during the solicitation process. Key changes include updating the closing date to December 9, 2025, at 16:00 EST, and correcting the vendor question due date to November 24, 2025. Additionally, a Question and Answer Document and a Lift Inventory Breakdown are attached to provide further details and clarity. This solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and falls under NAICS code 811210.

The document provides an inventory of patient lifts across various facilities within a healthcare system, likely for a government RFP or grant application. It details the quantity and types of ceiling-mounted and mobile floor lifts at locations such as Malcom Randall, Lake City, Jax OPC Primary Care, Tallahassee OPC, Ocala CBOC, Lake City Commerce, Middleberg, and Valdosta. The inventory includes specific models like Arjo-Maxi Sky 600, Waverly Glen-C625, Handicare C450, Horcher 1000, Amico GL, Handicare C800, Invacare Reliant 450, Sara Plus, Guldman-GH3, Voyager 420, Arjo-Maxi Move, Sara 3000, Carino Shower Chair, and Solo Step Track. A total of 463 lifts are in service across all listed facilities, indicating a comprehensive overview of patient handling equipment within the network.

This document, a Question and Answer attachment to a government Request for Proposal (RFP) or similar procurement, clarifies key aspects for potential bidders. It addresses three main points: the availability of a detailed "Lift Inventory Breakdown" attached as amendment 1, extending the quote submission deadline to December 9, 2025, at 16:00 EST, and confirming that the VA will supply and dispose of new and old batteries, respectively. This information is crucial for bidders to accurately prepare their proposals and adhere to the updated submission timeline.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting quotes for Patient Lift Testing and Inspection Services for the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) under RFQ 36C24826Q0116. This firm-fixed-price contract requires a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide semi-annual inspections, annual preventive maintenance, and annual load testing for approximately 500 patient lift systems across the Malcom Randall VAMC, Lake City VAMC, and associated outpatient clinics. Services must comply with OEM specifications, EN10535 Standards, The Joint Commission requirements, and VA policies. The contractor will furnish all necessary tools, test weights, and PPE, while the VA will provide replacement parts. Quotes are due by December 9, 2025, at 16:00 EST, and questions must be submitted by November 24, 2025, to John.Shultzaberger@va.gov. The contract includes a base period and four option years, with a total duration not exceeding five years. Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov at the time of award.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C24826Q0116 for Patient Lift Testing and Inspection Services for the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS). The VA intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for semi-annual inspections, annual preventive maintenance, and annual load testing on approximately 500 patient lift systems. Services must comply with OEM specifications, EN10535 Standards, The Joint Commission requirements, and VA policies. The contract includes a base period and four option years, with performance at Malcom Randall VAMC, Lake City VAMC, and associated outpatient clinics. Quotes are due by November 25, 2025, at 16:00 EST and must be submitted via email to John.Shultzaberger@va.gov. This solicitation is set aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).