6515--GULDMANN CEILING LIFTS (NURSING) (VA-26-00047653)

This presolicitation notice (Solicitation Number 36C24826Q0640) announces a requirement by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network 08 Contracting Office to replace and install ceiling-mounted patient lifts at the Miami VA Medical Center in Florida. The scope of work involves the removal of existing lift systems—to be returned to the VA for disposal—and the installation of new Guldmann ceiling lifts in designated areas. Classified under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies), this firm-fixed-price contract is open to all responsible vendors who are authorized distributors. Suppliers must provide an authorized distributor letter and complete the required manufacturer/non-manufacturer certification clauses. A non-mandatory but highly recommended vendor site visit is scheduled for July 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT at the Miami VA Medical Center main entrance to allow prospective bidders to take measurements and photos. The solicitation package is expected to be posted on SAM.gov on or about July 20, 2026. The deadline for submitting concise electronic quotes to Contracting Officer David Henry (david.henry3@va.gov) is August 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), has issued Solicitation 36C24826Q0640 for a turnkey patient lift replacement project at the Miami VA Medical Center. The selected contractor will be responsible for furnishing all design, site evaluations, labor, materials, and equipment to decommission and remove existing lift systems, and install 125 new, permanent ceiling-mounted patient lifts. All new lift systems must feature a minimum lifting capacity of 880 lbs, continuous AC charging on track rails, a ten-year comprehensive warranty, and an expected fifteen-year lifespan. Crucially, the systems must feature an internal scale and automated, hands-free, dynamic body weight support and fall protection capabilities to assist clinical staff during rehabilitation and mobility sessions. Key deliverables include structural and design drawings, a seismic compliance report (per VA Guidelines H18-8), weight testing at 150% capacity, dust containment using tacky mats, and a comprehensive infection control plan. No contractor access to VA information systems or patient-protected data is permitted. The project must be completed within 180 days of award, with on-site installation permitted seven days a week between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM. All quotes are due by August 3, 2026.