7105--Sleep number bed for Veteran under an Independent Living Plan
ID: 36C10D25Q0006Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS BENEFITS ADMIN (36C10D)WASHINGTON, DC, 20006, USA

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Furniture Retailers (449110)

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HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE (7105)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to supply a Sleep Number bed as part of an Independent Living Plan for Veterans. The procurement includes a Sleep Number Climate 360 smart bed, a climate protection mattress pad, and delivery/setup services, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for Veterans in need. This Sources Sought Notice, referenced as solicitation number 36C10D25Q0006, is intended for market research purposes only, with responses due by 3 PM EST on October 14, 2024. Interested parties should submit their qualifications and capability statements via email to Julie Lemire at Julie.Lemire@va.gov, adhering to specified formatting requirements.

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    Julie LemireContract Specialist
    (781) 226-8882
    Julie.Lemire@va.gov
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    The Sources Sought Notice, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), seeks vendors capable of supplying a Sleep Number bed for Veterans under an Independent Living Plan. This announcement, referenced as solicitation number 36C10D25Q0006, is purely for market research purposes and not a contract award notice. The VA aims to gather information on potential suppliers for a specific set of products, including a Sleep Number Climate 360 smart bed, related accessories, and delivery/setup services. Interested vendors are invited to respond by October 14, 2024, and must email their qualifications, including a capability statement that demonstrates their ability to meet the needs outlined in the Statement of Work. The submission should adhere to specific formatting requirements and detail the company’s qualifications, socio-economic status, and any applicable contract vehicles. The VA emphasizes that responses will not result in notification of evaluations or feedback, and the Government will not incur costs for this information. This notice underscores the strategic approach of VA to engage qualified businesses, potentially including those categorized as small businesses or veteran-owned entities, for fulfilling its procurement needs.
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