Ceiling Lift Systems Installation and Removal of Existing Systems
Veterans Affairs · 241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation 36C24126Q0819 in this department, oldest first.
- Sep 15, 2026 · this noticeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Sep 25, 2026Award NoticeGULDMANN, INC. · $294KOpen
- Sep 25, 2026Award NoticeGULDMANN, INC. · $294KOpen
- Sep 25, 2026Award NoticeGULDMANN, INC. · $294KOpen
- Sep 25, 2026Award NoticeGULDMANN, INC. · $294KOpen
- Sep 25, 2026Award NoticeGULDMANN, INC. · $294KOpen
- Sep 25, 2026Award NoticeGULDMANN, INC. · $245KOpen
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What the notice says
Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, �Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,� as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation doc… (show all)
ument and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. This solicitation is unrestricted. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 800 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6530 - Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies. The Network Contracting Office 1 is seeking to purchase QTY 21 patient ceiling lift systems along with installation of the 21 lifts. Removal of existing QTY 18 patient ceiling lift systems. This is for Guldmann brand name or Equal. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Description Qty Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price GH3+250 ( 550lbs) Hoist, Wi?, Scale, 1 CLM and Service, Medium hanger bar, 5m X 10m xy system, manual position locks for hoist and tracks, all hardware included GH3+375 (825lb)Wi?, Scale, CLM and 1 Service, medium hanger bar, 3m linear track GH3+250 ( 550lbs) Hoist, Wi?, Scale, 8 CLM and Service, Medium hanger bar, 4m X 4m xy system, all hardware included GH3+375 (825lb)Wi?, Scale, CLM and 1 Service, medium hanger bar, 4m X 4m xy system GH3+250 (550lbs) Wi?, Scale, Clm and 2 Service, medium hanger bar,3m linear track, continuous charge, all hardware GH3+ 250 (550lb) Wi?, Scale, Clm and 3 service, medium hanger bar, 4m linear PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) Patient Ceiling Lift Systems White River Junction VA Healthcare System 1. INTRODUCTION This requirement is for the removal and disposal of 18 end-of-life ceiling lift systems and the furnishing, installation, testing, and commissioning of 21 new patient ceiling lift systems throughout the White River Junction VA Healthcare System campus. 2. BACKGROUND White River Junction VAMC has 18 end-of-life Handimove lift systems located in the Granite, Birches, and Mountains buildings and requires patient lifts in three additional ICU rooms. The purpose of this project is to replace the existing systems and add three ceiling lift systems in the ICU. 3. SCOPE OF WORK Furnish and install 21 complete patient ceiling lift and rail systems. Remove and dispose of 18 existing ceiling lift systems and associated equipment designated for removal. 4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE To be determined by the Contracting Officer. Installation shall be coordinated with room availability and clinical operations. 5. HOURS OF OPERATION Work shall normally be performed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, unless otherwise coordinated and approved by the VA. 6. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS All installations shall comply with applicable requirements of VHA Patient Safety Alert AL14-07, including completion of the VHA Installation or Relocation Checklist for Ceiling Mounted Patient Lifts for each installed system, in addition to manufacturer-required checklists. Coordinate with VA Engineering to maintain access to mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, electrical, and other building systems within the installation area. Coordinate installation schedules with the Local POC and affected clinical services. Provide qualified personnel, materials, equipment, tools, and services necessary for a safe and fully operational installation. Provide evidence of required weight/load testing for each installed system and coordinate testing for VA oversight. Mitigate hazards created by installation and comply with applicable construction safety, infection-control, electrical-safety, firestopping, and above-ceiling permit requirements. Contractor personnel must: Wear visible identification at all times. Park only in designated areas (no reimbursement for violations). Follow VA restrictions on smoking, cellphone/two?way radio use near medical equipment, weapon possession, and item inspection. 7. STRUCTURAL AND SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS Designs must follow: VA Directive 7512, �Seismic Safety of VA Buildings� (AUG 2017) VA Handbook H-18-8, �Seismic Design Requirements� (NOV 2024) VA Specs Section 13 05 41, �Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non Structural Components� (JAN 2021) Required structural drawings and calculations shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer (PE) appropriately licensed for the project location. Where required by applicable codes or VA requirements, provide Special Seismic Certification and supporting documentation for the applicable equipment/components. Contractor must revise drawings if directed by the Medical Center. 8. TRAINING Contractor must provide training including: Technical training Operational training Administrative training Hardware and software troubleshooting SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Patient Ceiling Lift Systems � QTY 21 The contractor shall provide complete patient ceiling lift systems, including ceiling-mounted hoists, track/rail systems, hanger bars, controls, charging equipment, slings, mounting hardware, and associated components necessary to provide fully functional systems. All applicable ceiling-mounted hoists, rails, and components shall comply with ISO 10535:2021. XY (H-Track/Traverse) Full-Room Coverage Rail System Provide XY/traverse ceiling track systems capable of providing multidirectional patient-transfer coverage throughout the designated areas. Required configurations: 5 m � 10 m coverage area with trainer capability � QTY 1 4 m � 4 m coverage area � QTY 9 4 m � 3 m coverage area � QTY 2 3 m � 3 m coverage area � QTY 1 The systems shall: Multidirectional movement throughout the required coverage area. Accommodate the applicable room layout and structural conditions. Be capable of being wall mounted or beam mounted. 10 Wall mounted 12 Beam mounted Provide sufficient structural capacity for the proposed patient lift and its rated load. Linear Track Systems Provide linear ceiling track systems in the following nominal lengths: 3 m linear track � QTY 3 4 m linear track � QTY 4 6 m linear track � QTY 1 Track systems shall: Be constructed of durable, corrosion-resistant material suitable for repeated use in a healthcare environment. Have a durable surface finish suitable for routine healthcare cleaning and disinfection. Provide sufficient structural capacity for the associated ceiling lift and its required safe working load. Required minimum capacities: 3 m track: 550 lbs. 4 m track: 825 lbs. 6 m track: 550 lbs. Patient Ceiling Lift � Minimum 550-lb Capacity � QTY 17 Provide powered ceiling-mounted patient lifts with a minimum rated lifting capacity of 550 lbs. Each lift shall: Be available with powered horizontal travel along the ceiling track, controllable through the lift's caregiver control system. Provide connectivity capable of supporting required usage monitoring, service alerts, and equipment data logging through a centralized digital platform. Include mechanical and electrical emergency-lowering capability, emergency stop, and overload protection. Provide position-locking capability where required for safe operation. Utilize a rechargeable battery system capable of supporting normal clinical operations. Provide automatic activation and smooth start/stop functionality. Provide charging capability designed to maximize equipment availability and minimize caregiver intervention. Have a housing suitable for healthcare use that is impact-resistant and flame-retardant. Provide contin
Who won similar work
13 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same office, same NAICS 339113.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRYKER SALES, LLC | 3 | $1.7M | Sep 23, 2025 |
| GULDMANN, INC. | 2 | $705K | Sep 25, 2026 |
| ST ENGINEERING AETHON INC | 1 | $2.0M | Sep 16, 2026 |
| HILL-ROM, INC. | 1 | $288K | Sep 29, 2025 |
| VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC | 1 | $249K | Jun 17, 2025 |
| BUFFALO SUPPLY INC. | 1 | $82K | Sep 9, 2025 |
| TRILLAMED LLC | 1 | $69K | Jan 28, 2025 |
| TSPS INDUSTRIES, INC | 1 | $50K | Apr 23, 2026 |
| BEACON POINT ASSOCIATES LLC | 1 | $38K | Jun 4, 2025 |
| CLAFLIN SERVICE COMPANY | 1 | $22K | Oct 2, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Sep 25, 2026GULDMANN, INC.$294K6530--Ceiling Lift Systems Installation and Removal of Existing Systems
- Sep 16, 2026ST ENGINEERING AETHON INC$2.0M6515--VISN 1 BPA Robot Delivery System
- Apr 23, 2026TSPS INDUSTRIES, INC$50K6530--Midmark Barrier-Free Exam Chairs
- Oct 2, 2025CLAFLIN SERVICE COMPANY$22K6515--Medical Exam Tables
- Sep 29, 2025HILL-ROM, INC.$288K6515--Copy of 631-25-4-7077-1124: Ceiling Lift Replacement Request (VA-25-00102968)
- Sep 23, 2025STRYKER SALES, LLC$884K6530--Bedford Bed Purchase Task Order
- Sep 22, 2025GULDMANN, INC.$411K6515--Replace End of Life Guldmann Ceiling Lifts, Tracks, and hardware
- Sep 9, 2025STRYKER SALES, LLC$384K6530--Stryker Bed Contract task order
- Sep 9, 2025STRYKER SALES, LLC$421K6530--Stryker Bed Contract task order Manchester
- Sep 9, 2025BUFFALO SUPPLY INC.$82K6515--STERIS truFREEZE spray cryotherapy console
Competitive landscape
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- 0 of these past winners lobbied Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
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- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 25 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
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- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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