The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) (Solicitation Number 36C24125Q0588) to replace end-of-life Guldmann Ceiling Lifts, Tracks, and hardware at the VA Bedford Healthcare System. This is a total small business set-aside procurement under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees. Quotes are due by August 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA, and should be emailed to Kurt Fritz at kurt.fritz@va.gov. All quoters must submit a completed Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2). Award will be based on a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with the most advantageous quote to the Government being selected. Detailed instructions for offerors, including required representations and certifications, are provided in the solicitation, which incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses.

The “Buy American Certificate” provision (52.225-2) requires offerors to certify that their end products are domestic, with exceptions for foreign products. Offerors must list foreign end products, indicating their country of origin and whether they exceed 55% domestic content, unless they are COTS items. They also need to identify domestic end products that contain critical components. Key terms like “domestic end product” and “foreign end product” are defined in the

The Bedford VA Medical Center requires a non-personal services contract for the procurement, installation, and training of 33 replacement ceiling lift systems. These systems, primarily located in Buildings 4 and 78, must meet specific technical characteristics, including a 600lb capacity, motorized operation, continuous AC charging, and compatibility with existing Guldmann infrastructure. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials, as well as evaluating and replacing existing infrastructure where needed. This includes structural evaluations, engineering design drawings, and seismic sign-off by a third-party certified engineer. The project also mandates comprehensive onsite training for clinicians, compliance with VA security, safety, and infection control standards, and adherence to federal records management policies. The period of performance will not exceed one calendar year, commencing from the contract award date.