How to bid on Ceiling Mounted Patient Lifts with Installation for VA San Diego

What the VA San Diego Healthcare System is buying

The VA San Diego Healthcare System is seeking bids for 86 new ceiling-mounted patient lifts. This project includes the installation of these new lifts and the removal of 80 existing patient lift systems. Additionally, the solicitation requires 344 patient slings and related hardware.

This is a full and open competition, meaning any business can submit a quote. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 339113, Manufacturing of surgical appliances, beds, patient lifts, with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The Product or Service Code is 6530, hospital furniture, equipment, utensils, and supplies.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on July 15, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by the deadline of August 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions may not be considered.

This is an RFQ (Request for Quote), and a separate written solicitation document will not be issued beyond this announcement. All necessary information for submitting a quote is included in the provided solicitation documents.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses that manufacture or supply patient lift systems and have experience with installation and removal services in a healthcare setting. Firms specializing in medical equipment, particularly patient handling solutions, will find this relevant.

Given the scope, vendors should be capable of handling a project involving multiple units and associated hardware, as well as coordinating installation and removal logistics within a healthcare facility.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the full details and prepare your response, you must first view the original source document. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to a homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.

You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all attached documents. The solicitation document 36C262-26-Q-0944 contains the Statement of Work, period of performance, evaluation criteria, and instructions for offerors. You will also find attachments for wage determination rates, floor plans, asbestos inspection reports, infection risk control assessment, and a salient characteristics sheet to complete.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Dyne Kim at [email protected]. Ensure your company's annual representations and certifications are current in the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all attached documents, especially the Statement of Work and the Salient Characteristics Sheet. Ensure your proposed patient lifts and associated services meet all specified requirements. Any deviation from the salient characteristics should be clearly noted and justified if permitted.

Pay close attention to the installation and removal requirements. Detail your approach to minimize disruption in a healthcare environment, including any infection control measures you will implement. Provide a clear breakdown of costs for each line item, including the lifts, hardware, slings, installation, and removal services.

Ensure your SAM registration is active and up-to-date, as this is a mandatory requirement for federal contractors. Respond to all sections of the solicitation thoroughly and precisely, following the instructions to offerors in the addendum to FAR 52.212-1.