The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to install and test patient ceiling lifts at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Department of Veterans Affairs needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to design and renovate space, supply and install patient ceiling lift systems, and train staff for new systems across the Des Moines main campus. The procurement covers 194 actions consisting of 158 replacements, 21 additions, and 15 removals, including designated bariatric capabilities.
What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract is a Two-Phase Design-Build solicitation with an estimated solicitation date of 06/03/2026 and an anticipated period of performance of 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
How will they pick the winner? The government will evaluate responsive proposals received in response to Phase I of the solicitation, and no more than five contractors will move forward to Phase II.
When and how do you bid? Bids must be submitted electronically through SAM.gov by 06/18/2026.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Don't bother if…
- Only bids from verified SDVOSB's at SBA certification database at the time of proposal submission shall be deemed responsive.
Heads up — easy to miss
- All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.