The purpose of this requirement is to establish multiple award vendor BPAs to provide portable patient lifts for all facilities and clinics in the VA Northeastern Consortium (VANEC). The VANEC is comp... The purpose of this requirement is to establish multiple award vendor BPAs to provide portable patient lifts for all facilities and clinics in the VA Northeastern Consortium (VANEC). The VANEC is comprised of Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) 1, 2, 4 and 5. All VANEC medical centers, facilities, and clinics are authorized to order from this.