6515--HINES VAMC BED EXTENDERS 578-26-1-969-0064 (VA-26-00033200)
ID: 36C25226Q0170Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3f631d2ab02d489f9d8520d4b62f7736/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide bed extenders for the Hines VA Medical Center, specifically 70 units of "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL" Stryker S3 inpatient bed extenders. These extenders must be compatible with existing S3 Stryker beds, easily attachable and detachable, adjustable in length from 76 to 84 inches, and capable of supporting a minimum weight of 600 lbs. The procurement emphasizes the importance of safety, patient comfort, and compliance with relevant standards, with responses due by January 15, 2026, at 10:00 am CST. Interested parties should submit their qualifications and capabilities via email to Vernise L. Newton at vernise.newton@va.gov.

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    Vernise L NewtonContract Specialist
    414-844-4800 x43248
    vernise.newton@va.gov
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    This Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs is for market research purposes, aiming to identify interest and capabilities of various businesses, including Small Businesses, VOSBs, and SDVOSBs, to provide bed extenders for the Hines VA Medical Center. The requirement is for 70 "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL" Stryker S3 inpatient bed extenders that must be compatible, easily attachable/detachable, adjustable in length (76 to 84 inches), and have a minimum weight capacity of 600 lbs. Key features include secure locking, hypoallergenic and easy-to-clean surfaces, entrapment prevention, patient comfort (with integrated cushioning), durability, ease of transport, compliance with safety standards (FDA, OSHA, Joint Commission), and low maintenance. Responses, including qualifications, business size, and manufacturer authorization, are due by January 15, 2026, 10:00 am CST, via email to Vernise L. Newton.
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