Brand Name or Equal Specialty Hospital Bed
ID: 36C26025Q0153Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (W065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2a4d2fbeb8884726b315c516951196f2/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is seeking qualified vendors to provide brand-name or equivalent specialty hospital bed rentals for the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle and American Lake Divisions. The procurement includes specific requirements for various types of beds, including bariatric and fluidized therapy beds, which must meet stringent FDA and IEC standards, and include features such as powered adjustments and weight capacities up to 1,000 lbs. This initiative is critical for ensuring the availability of specialized medical equipment to support patient care, with a contract anticipated to be firm-fixed price for a base period of 12 months and four one-year options, beginning on February 9, 2025. Interested parties, particularly Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and other small businesses, must submit their qualifications and responses by January 8, 2025, to Christine Lindsey at christine.lindsey@va.gov.

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    Christine Lindsey
    christine.lindsey@va.gov
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    36C26025Q0153 SOURCES SOUGHT.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the VA Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, aiming to conduct market research for specialized bed rentals, specifically targeting Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and other small business entities. The notice seeks to gather information from potential providers capable of supplying specific brand-name or equivalent specialty bed rentals to the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System. It outlines key specifications for the beds, including powered adjustments, weight capacities, and necessary compliance with FDA and IEC standards. Detailed service requirements are also included, emphasizing the need for operator training, emergency services, and equipment maintenance. Responses to the notice are requested by January 8, 2025, and include company qualifications, size classification according to NAICS code 532490, and details on whether the company qualifies as a small business. The document clarifies that this notice is not a formal solicitation and does not imply any obligation for the government to award a contract. Overall, it serves to inform the government’s acquisition strategy and determine the feasibility of setting aside contracts for eligible small businesses.
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