6530--Medical Mattress Changeout
ID: 36C26025Q0163Type: Presolicitation
AwardedFeb 10, 2025
$416.9K$416,883
AwardeeHILL-ROM, INC. BATESVILLE 47006
Award #:36C26025P0350
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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9469e35cce68483a92bd644772404db6/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the procurement of medical mattresses, specifically requiring 77 Hillrom Centrella Max Air Surface mattresses and 6 Hillrom Progressa Surface mattresses for the Puget Sound Health Care System. These mattresses must adhere to specific technical and dimensional specifications, emphasizing the importance of quality medical equipment in supporting veterans' health needs. The contract includes responsibilities for installation and delivery, with a strict requirement for new equipment only, and bidders must comply with various federal regulations and submission guidelines. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Tracy M Heath at tracy.heath@va.gov for further details and to ensure compliance with the Trade Agreements Certificate requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tracy HeathContract Specialist
    (253) 888-4903
    tracy.heath@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C26025Q0163_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the NCO 20, is initiating a solicitation for quotes for a Medical Mattress Changeout at the Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, Washington, under solicitation number 36C26025Q0163. This will lead to a fixed-price contract, and it is categorized under the NAICS code 337910, which pertains to Mattress Manufacturing. The solicitation is open to all businesses, regardless of size, and will not solicit quotes via telephone. Interested parties must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and ensure the relevant NAICS code is in their profile, as registration is essential for eligibility. The expected issuance date for the solicitation is January 8, 2025, with a closing date set for January 17, 2025. A Statement of Work (SOW) will be included with the final solicitation details. This procurement signifies the VA's initiative to upgrade medical equipment for improved patient care.
    36C26025Q0163.docx
    The document outlines a procurement solicitation for the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Puget Sound Health Care System's requirement for medical mattresses. It specifies the need for 77 Hillrom Centrella Max Air Surface mattresses and 6 Hillrom Progressa Surface mattresses, which must meet certain technical and dimensional specifications. The document includes detailed instructions for bidders, including the submission of quotes, necessary documentation, and compliance requirements. Key details include the contractor's responsibilities for installation and delivery and the importance of using new equipment only, as per government regulations. The solicitation incorporates various federal clauses regarding contract terms and conditions, including the necessity for e-invoice submissions and compliance with specific statutory provisions. The delivery schedule is highlighted, with primary locations specified for delivery. Additionally, bidders are urged to ensure they provide responsive quotes tailored to the given specifications. This RFP represents the VA's commitment to providing suitable products for patient care, reinforcing the importance of quality medical equipment in supporting veterans' health needs.
    Attachment 52.225-6.docx
    The Trade Agreements Certificate outlines requirements for offerors submitting proposals in response to federal solicitations. It certifies that all end products, except those explicitly noted, are either U.S.-made or from designated countries in line with trade agreements. Offerors must identify any non-compliant products and provide their countries of origin. The government evaluates these offers per Federal Acquisition Regulation policies, particularly for goods under the WTO GPA, which allows consideration without Buy American restrictions. They will select only U.S.-made or designated country products unless the Contracting Officer determines a lack of sufficient compliant offers. This provision ensures compliance with international trade agreements while promoting domestic products in government procurement.
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