6515--Bariatric Beds and Surface Mattresses-509
ID: 36C24725Q0421Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/ee039dcfa8f74067953baf73b8c80f29/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified suppliers for bariatric beds and surface mattresses intended for the Augusta VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to identify companies capable of providing beds that meet stringent specifications, including a weight capacity of 1,000 lbs, adjustable height positions, integrated controls, alarms, and a low air loss surface for enhanced patient care. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to veterans by ensuring the availability of robust and suitable medical equipment. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to Joseph Locke at joseph.locke@va.gov with their qualifications, including company identifiers and procurement history, as this is a sources sought notice with no solicitation currently issued.

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    joseph.locke@va.govJoseph Locke
    803-776-4000 x7814
    Joseph.locke@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for bariatric beds and surface mattresses to assess market capabilities for potential suppliers. This request is specifically aimed at identifying companies that can meet stringent specifications for bariatric beds intended for the Augusta VA Medical Center, indicating a future acquisition strategy but currently soliciting preliminary interest. Required features include a weight capacity of 1,000 lbs, a range of adjustable heights, integrated controls, alarms, and support systems, along with a low air loss surface for patient care. Interested companies are encouraged to respond with details about their qualifications, including unique identifiers, business size, socioeconomic categories, and procurement history. The document emphasizes the need for compliance with federal regulations, illustrating the VA's commitment to quality healthcare services for veterans by seeking robust and suitable healthcare equipment providers.
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