Bid guide
How to bid on VISN 2 Consolidated Patient Ceiling Lift Procurement for VA
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to buy patient ceiling lifts for various locations within its VISN 2 area. This will be a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with specific ordering periods.
For vendors, this means a potential long-term agreement to supply essential medical equipment, providing a stable revenue opportunity over several years.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a pre-solicitation notice, meaning the formal solicitation (36C24626R0053) is expected to be issued around July 29, 2026. The deadline for responses and questions is August 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
All correspondence and responses must be submitted via email by the deadline. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms that manufacture or supply patient ceiling lifts. The acquisition is unrestricted, meaning businesses of all sizes can compete.
The applicable NAICS Code is 339113, covering Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a size standard of 800 employees. Companies in this category with experience in medical equipment sales to healthcare facilities are well-suited.
How to respond to this pre-solicitation
To access the full details, you will need to view the original source on the government portal. You may need to click the link twice if it initially takes you to the portal's homepage. A free account might be required to view documents, though not always.
Once the formal solicitation is released, offerors are responsible for downloading all documents, including any amendments, from the Contracting Opportunities section of the sam.gov website. All questions and responses must be sent by email to [email protected].
Tips for a competitive response
Given this is a pre-solicitation, use this time to prepare your capabilities statement specifically for patient ceiling lifts. Highlight any past experience providing similar equipment to government agencies or large healthcare systems.
Ensure your email communication is clear, concise, and directly addresses the requirements once the formal solicitation is released. Pay close attention to all instructions for submission, as adherence to administrative details is crucial for government bids.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.