W065--Specialty Bed/Mattress Rentals
ID: 36C25625Q0145Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

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Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (W065)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors for the rental and delivery of specialty hospital beds at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The procurement includes a base year contract with four additional one-year options, focusing on the provision of various specialty beds that comply with safety codes and specifications outlined in the Statement of Work. These beds are critical for patient care, particularly for those requiring specialized support and comfort during their hospital stay. Interested contractors must submit their qualifications, business size, compliance information, and pricing estimates by November 11, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Le Kisha Douglas, at LeKisha.Douglas@va.gov or by phone at 713-794-7421.

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    Le Kisha Douglas, MPAContracting Officer
    (713) 794-7421
    LeKisha.Douglas@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to gather information from contractors regarding the leasing and rental of specialty hospital beds for the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. The notice aims to assess contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications, and compliance with regulations, including the Nonmanufacturer Rule and Buy American Act, while obtaining industry pricing information for market research purposes. Responses are solicited from any business, particularly small business concerns, to determine potential competition and organize a future Request for Proposals (RFP). The contract will cover a base year with four one-year options, focusing on the delivery, setup, and removal of specialty beds that must adhere to various safety codes and specifications outlined in the draft Statement of Work. Contractors are required to submit detailed information regarding their business size, qualifications, product compliance, and pricing estimates by November 11, 2024. The government emphasizes that this notice does not constitute a binding contract and only serves as a preliminary inquiry into market capabilities.
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