IDC CEILING LIFT REPLACEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE TOMAH VAMC LOCATED IN TOMAH WI, 54660

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Background The Great Lakes Acquisition Center, on behalf of the Tomah VA Medical Center, is seeking to establish an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for the acquisition and installation of new ceiling lift systems. This initiative aims to ensure safe patient handling and mobility in compliance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) standards. The current ceiling lift systems do not meet required load testing standards, necessitating their replacement to maintain patient safety. Work Details The contract involves the acquisition and installation of overhead ceiling lifts with specific requirements: - Construction: Steel frame system driven by a gear-reduced, high-torque motor. - Integrated Class III scale with LCD screen for weight readings. - Bariatric lifts must have a minimum weight capacity of 800 lbs controlled by one hand control; lifts with a minimum capacity of 550 lbs are required at one per room. - Features include dynamic gait support, electronic soft-start/stop motor control, emergency manual lowering device, emergency stopping device, current limiter for circuit protection, and safety devices for low battery and mechanical failure. - Hanger bars must reach floor level for fall recovery scenarios. - The ceiling track system must be made from high-strength extruded aluminum and security tested for load capacity. - LIKO brand lifts are not acceptable due to past performance issues. Slings must meet ISO 10535 guidelines ensuring patient safety. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Place of Performance Tomah VA Medical Center and Outpatient Clinics located in Tomah, WI 54660. Bidder Requirements Bidders must provide proof of being a reputable manufacturer with a strong safety record and compliance history. They are required to submit documentation on warranties, maintenance requirements, life expectancy of components, and past performance references from VA facilities where equipment is installed. Compliance certifications for ceiling lift systems must be provided by the manufacturer. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) The opportunity for ceiling lift replacement at the Tomah VAMC appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on contract 36C25225P0588, awarded to Premier Medical Distributors (value $749,950) for “GULDMANN - CEILING PATIENT LIFTS” during 05/13/25–04/30/26. The scope aligns with the current requirement to acquire and install overhead ceiling lift systems meeting specific load testing and safety features, suggesting continuity in replacing noncompliant ceiling lifts at the same facility. A closely related prior effort is also indicated by contract 36C24125P0969 awarded to Hill-Rom (value $861,193) for “LIKO CEILING LIFT REPLACEMENT,” which further reflects ongoing ceiling lift replacement work at the Tomah site.