The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information from potential suppliers capable of providing day-to-day bed rental services and related equipment for the VA New Mexico Healthcare System. This notice is not a solicitation but aims to assess the market and identify qualified vendors for the required supplies under NAICS codes 337910 and 532490. Interested vendors are encouraged to express their capabilities, including business size categories (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB), and to provide product information, pricing, and manufacturing details. Specific bed rental items, such as various models of hospital beds, are outlined with estimated rental days and expected quantities. Responses are due by March 10, 2025, and submissions must be sent via email, with no phone responses accepted. This initiative is part of the VA's planning process, aiming to enhance services for veterans while ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek potential qualified sources for providing annual bed rental and related equipment for the VA New Mexico Healthcare System. This RFI is strictly for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The document outlines specific bed rental items needed, their quantities, and local stock numbers that interested vendors must provide pricing and capabilities for. Responding companies must indicate their business size classification, whether they manufacture or distribute the requested items, and provide general pricing and capabilities data. Responses to the RFI must be submitted via email by March 10, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. An eventual solicitation announcement may follow separately, and responses to this RFI will not be considered for that solicitation process. The gathering of this information aims to assist the VA in making informed acquisition decisions for future contracting.