6530--Psychiatric Beds
ID: 36C26225Q0638Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

HOSPITAL FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SUPPLIES (6530)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/683d3c3517674ea0b1c5f5e9dd356e44/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential suppliers for the procurement of psychiatric beds intended for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The required beds must meet specific criteria, including one-piece construction, water resistance, removable restraint brackets, compliance with mental health safety standards, twin-size dimensions, and tamper-resistant mattresses. This initiative is part of the VA's ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services for veterans, and it is crucial for ensuring the safety and comfort of patients. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities statements by March 17, 2025, and may direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Deronte Reid via email at Deronte.reid@va.gov.

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    Reid, DeronteContracting Officer
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    Deronte.reid@va.gov
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    36C26225Q0638.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number: 36C26225Q0638) to gather information regarding the procurement of psychiatric beds. The response deadline is set for March 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. Interested parties are encouraged to review the full opportunity description in the attached document, which contains specific questions to assist in acquisition planning, including considerations for set-asides. The procurement will be conducted by the Network Contracting Office 22, located in Long Beach, California, with the primary performance location being the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The initiative is part of the agency's ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services for veterans, although it does not involve Recovery Act funds. Potential vendors can reach out via email to the contracting officer, Deronte Reid, for any inquiries. This notice serves as a preliminary step in the acquisition process, facilitating engagement with possible suppliers and outlining the agency's requirements for the psychiatric beds.
    RFI_SSN Description - Pyschiatric Beds - 36C26225Q0638.docx
    The Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice 36C26225Q0638 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks information on potential suppliers of psychiatric beds for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. This notice, intended solely for planning purposes and not as a solicitation, aims to identify qualified sources capable of meeting specified requirements. The required psychiatric beds must have particular characteristics, including one-piece construction, water resistance, removable restraint brackets, compliance with mental health safety standards, twin-size dimensions, and tamper-resistant mattresses. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit detailed capabilities statements, indicating how they can fulfill the specifications or provide alternatives. Additional inquiries include business size classification, manufacturing status, compliance with the Buy American Act, lead times for delivery, and FDA clearance of products. Responses must be submitted by March 17, 2025, and will be utilized for market research and acquisition planning. This RFI serves as part of the VA's efforts to inform future procurement strategies.
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