6515--Replace Hospital Bed Mattresses (Hill-Rom)
ID: 36C24825Q0405Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

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Mattress Manufacturing (337910)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to issue a sole-source contract for the replacement of hospital bed mattresses used in Hill-Rom Beds at the Miami VA Medical Center. This procurement is driven by compliance with a Federal Patient Safety Alert, highlighting the urgency and specificity of the requirement for these mattresses. The estimated value of the contract, numbered 36C24825Q0405, is $730,752.78, and responses from interested parties must be submitted by February 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Contract Specialist John Quijada Jr. at john.quijadajr@va.gov or by phone at 561-662-1845.

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    John Quijada JrContract Specialist
    (561) 662-1845
    john.quijadajr@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to issue a sole-source contract for replacing hospital bed mattresses used in Hill-Rom Beds at the Miami VA Medical Center. The intent to acquire these mattresses from Hill-Rom, Inc. stems from compliance with a Federal Patient Safety Alert, emphasizing the urgency and specificity of the requirement. The proposed contract, numbered 36C24825Q0405, is estimated to be valued at $730,752.78, utilizing non-competitive procurement procedures as authorized by FAR regulations. Responses from interested parties with the capability to meet this need must be submitted by February 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. Although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, feedback will be considered at the government's discretion. The document stipulates that no proprietary or sensitive information should be included in responses and underscores that the government is not obligated to award a contract or provide feedback on submissions. Overall, this notification serves to inform stakeholders of the VA’s procurement plans while ensuring adherence to federal standards and procedures.
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