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ID: 36C25226Q0596 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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Page 2 of 3 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. The NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214, is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); or (3) Small or emerging small business firms, or (4) Other Than Small business firms, to provide Ceiling Lift for the Milwaukee VAMC. General Requirements: Salient Characteristics: i. The Lift Unit shall be constructed of a steel frame system driven by a gear-reduced, high-torque, horizontal axis motor. 1. The ceiling lift motor shall have an integrated Class III scale that allows users to read weights off the hand control. 2. 2 lifts with minimum 770 lbs weight capacity a. Weight capacity shall be achieved using a single lift motor 3. Electronic soft-start and soft-stop motor control. 4. Shall have an emergency manual lowering device. This emergency manual lowering device cord shall be red. Operation of the emergency manual lowering device shall be in such a way that users can apply continuous pull to the cord to facilitate slow descent of the patient. 5. Emergency stopping device. 6. Current limiter for circuit protection in case of overload. 7. Safety device that stops the motor to lift when batteries are low. 8. Emergency brake (in case of mechanical failure). 9. Hanger bar shall be able to reach the floor. 10. Cab: VO plastic fire retardant, UL 94. 11. Hand controller shall be able to be stored securely to the hanger bar. 12. The safe working load of the ceiling lift motor shall be clearly labeled on the outside of the ceiling lift motor. 13. The life cycle (number of charging cycles) for batteries shall comply with IEC 6100-1-2. 14. Provide rechargeable batteries with up to 120 transfers with a load of 200lbs (74kg) (for repositioning) 15. The ceiling lift system (motor/hanger assembly) shall be approved for use with Guldmann Repositioning, High Back, Twin Turner and Limb Lifter loop slings. ii. Two (2) Basic High Slings: 1. The straps shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The straps shall ensure the patient s safety by preventing the patient from falling out of the sling. 2. The sling shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The sling shall cradle the body of the patient. Bariatric slings shall be rated to a minimum of 770 lbs. iii. Two (2) Hanger Bars: The hanger bar style shall be the four (4) suspension point style compatible with the lift strap. iv. Continuous charge track systems 1. Two (2) Double Rail continuous charge track systems with bathroom access 2. The Ceiling Track shall be made from high strength extruded aluminum. Provide anchor supports at ceiling substrate 3. Installed rail shall be security tested for 1.5 times greater than the motor s weight capacity and maximum allowable deflection of a horizontal rail is no more than 1/16th inch per 7.87 inch of track length per ISO 10535 standards. All interested firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING: Company name. Address. Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address). FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable. SAM Unique ID number. Tax ID number. Indication of which business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business) for which the organization qualifies. A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above. Documentation from manufacturer (i.e. correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer. Location of Manufacturer Submit responses to the Contracting Specialist, Matthew Hohl, at Matthew.Hohl@va.gov no later than 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time), July 21st 2026. 36C25226Q0596 Ceiling lift-3215 shall be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The NAICS Code 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, is applicable to this acquisition; the size standard is 1,000 employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice; no other copies of this notice will be provided.
Background
The NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, located in Milwaukee, WI, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a Ceiling Lift for the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.
The goal is to ensure that there are sufficient Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), small or emerging small business firms, or other than small business firms available to fulfill this requirement.

Work Details
The contract requires the provision of a Ceiling Lift with specific salient characteristics:
1. The Lift Unit must have a steel frame system driven by a gear-reduced, high-torque motor.
2. It should include two lifts with a minimum weight capacity of 770 lbs achieved by a single motor.
3. Features must include electronic soft-start and soft-stop controls, an emergency manual lowering device with a red cord, an emergency stopping device, current limiter for overload protection, safety device for low battery operation, and an emergency brake for mechanical failure.
4. The hanger bar must reach the floor and the cab should be made of VO plastic that is fire retardant (UL 94).
5. The hand controller must be securely storable on the hanger bar and the safe working load must be clearly labeled on the motor.
6. Rechargeable batteries should allow up to 120 transfers at a load of 200 lbs (74 kg).
7. The ceiling lift system must be compatible with Guldmann Repositioning slings.
8. Additionally, two Basic High Slings meeting ISO 10535 guidelines are required, rated for at least 770 lbs.
9. Two Hanger Bars in a four suspension point style compatible with the lift strap are also needed.
10. Continuous charge track systems including two Double Rail systems with bathroom access made from high strength extruded aluminum are required.

Period of Performance
The responses to this sources sought notice are due by July 21st, 2026.

Place of Performance
Milwaukee VA 53295 Milwaukee WI 53295.

Bidder Requirements
Interested firms must provide documentation proving they are authorized distributors for the manufacturer of the ceiling lift system.
They must also include their company name, address, point of contact information, FSS/SEWP contract number if applicable, Tax ID number, and indicate their business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business).

Overview

Response Deadline
July 22, 2026, 12:59 a.m. EDT Due in 8 Days
Posted
July 13, 2026, 9:13 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Milwaukee VA 53295 Milwaukee, WI 53295 USA
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$30,000 - $80,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
52%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 8 days, below average for the VISN 12: Great Lakes Health Care System.
On 7/13/26 VISN 12: Great Lakes Health Care System issued Sources Sought 36C25226Q0596 for Sources Sought Ceiling lift for Milwaukee VA. due 7/22/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 339112 and PSC 6515.
Primary Contact
Title
Contracting Officer
Name
Matthew Hohl   Profile
Phone
Matthew.hohl@va.gov

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-0069D
Source Organization Code
100180018
Last Updated
July 13, 2026
Last Updated By
Matthew.Hohl@va.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 21, 2026