The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to install and test patient ceiling lifts at its Des Moines, IA health care system.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to design and renovate space, supply and install patient ceiling lift systems, and train staff at its Des Moines, IA health care system. The project includes 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 award date of 10/30/2026. The contract period of performance is 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 (5) contractors will move forward to Phase II. Phase II proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Phase II Evaluation Process.
When and how do you bid? The solicitation will be posted on or about 06/03/2026, and proposals are due at a later date. The notice doesn't say when or how to submit proposals.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Don't bother if…
- You must be registered, certified, and listed in the SBA certification database as a SDVOSB at the time of proposal submission.
Heads up — easy to miss
- All prospective bidders must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and must be registered and active in the SAM database.
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.