6530--Smart Mattress and frame with remote
ID: 36C26025Q0159Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Mattress Manufacturing (337910)

PSC

HOSPITAL FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SUPPLIES (6530)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide six Queen smart mattresses and associated equipment for the VA Puget Sound American Lake Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. The procurement includes adjustable frames, mattress covers, remotes, and setup services, with specific requirements such as adjustable firmness, a weight capacity of up to 550 lbs, and compliance with federal mandates for medical use. This initiative underscores the importance of sourcing high-quality medical equipment while adhering to the Buy American Act and ensuring participation from small businesses. Interested parties must submit their quotes by 3:00 PM PST on January 8, 2025, along with necessary supporting documentation, to Rachel Richardson at rachel.richardson@va.gov.

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    Rachel RichardsonContract Specialist
    rachel.richardson@va.gov
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    The document presents a combined synopsis and solicitation notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the procurement of Smart Mattress systems. The intention is to acquire six Queen smart mattresses (60”x80”), along with adjustable frames, covers, remotes, and setup services for the VA Puget Sound American Lake Medical Center. The solicitation is categorized as a "Brand Name or Equal" Request for Quote (RFQ), demanding that offers match specified characteristics to meet the government's requirements and standards for medical use. Key requirements include adjustable firmness, a weight capacity of up to 550 lbs, and compatibility with an electric control system for the base frame. Delivery should occur within 30-60 days after order receipt, with the selected vendor mandated to dispose of old mattresses and packaging during setup. Quotes must be submitted by 3:00 PM PST on January 8, 2025, with supporting documentation required, including authorization letters from manufacturers for distribution. The procurement emphasizes the exclusion of gray market items and insists on compliance with the Buy American Act, showcasing the VA’s intent to maintain high standards in sourcing medical equipment while ensuring fair vendor participation through its Small Business Administration set-aside policy.
    The document outlines the Buy American Certificate requirements as part of federal procurement processes. It emphasizes that each Offeror must certify that all end products, except specified exclusions, qualify as domestic products and contain a critical component, as defined by federal regulations. Offerors are required to identify any foreign end products, stating their country of origin and whether they exceed 55% domestic content. A separate list must be provided for domestic end products that contain critical components. The government evaluates these offers based on policies established in the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This document serves to ensure compliance with the Buy American Act, prioritizing domestic production and oversight in government contract proposals.
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