CLC Electric Beds
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This is a Sources Sought (SS) Notice only, not a solicitation announcement and should not be considered as such. There is no solicitation available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this SS, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This SS does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Any information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Contractor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government. The purpose of this SS is to conduct market research to determine an acquisition strategy for the establishment of long term-care electric beds and mattresses.
The Dayton VA Medical Center, Community Living Center, is in need of Long-Term Care Electric Beds and Mattresses to provide a safer environment for Veterans. This procurement will also include a training requirement.
The types of Long-Term Care Beds required are as follows:
Long-Term Care Bed
Available in 2 and 4 siderail configurations
Battery backup
Lockout controls
Residential styling
Optional assist bar
Removable headboard and footboard
Optional head and footboard design to fit the environment
10 low height
Open egress/ingress zone
Ergonomic side rails
Underbed clearance for patient s feet
Four (4) casters with central brake
Compliance with latest standard for side rails and overall bed safety IEC 60601-2-52
Dual nightlights
Bed exit detection system
Two (2) levels of sensitivity: out of bed and close to side rails
Auto-mode detection
Sensor monitoring
Remote alarm
Provides bed exit event log
Bed exiting and alarm in movement
User-friendly message center on bed
Patient control lock
Overbed table compatibility even at 10 low height
One-button chair position
USB power outlets
Pendant control for patient autonomy
Quick Connection on both sides of bed
Built in backrest system
Minimal sliding effects
Backrest angle indicator on both sides
One-step Trendelenburg positioning
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, is conducting market research to identify a contractor s capability of providing long-term care electric beds to make a determination for acquisition planning purposes. The proposed solicitation is to furnish all materials, labor, equipment and transportation required to provide equipment to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dayton VA Medical Center. Contractor shall also comply with any other federal, state, and local laws applicable to the industry.
Potential sources must demonstrate experience and knowledge of required services and capability to provide such supplies. Potential sources should submit:
business name and address;
point of contact;
business size, and any applicable business socio-economic category;
capability statement;
provide information for recent and relevant projects similar in nature;
DUNS number;
FSS (SAC, NAC, GSA) contract number, if applicable;
brochure, pictures, and dimensions of equipment;
authorized distributor letter.
The NAICS code for this procurement is 339112 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to Angie Carpenter at angie.carpenter@va.gov. Enter RFQ 36C25019Q0787/Long-Term Care Electric Beds in the email subject line. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2019. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available.
THE VA IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS OF ANY KIND. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside or sole source award, or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government.
Angie Carpenter
angie.carpenter@va.gov
Procurement Point of Contact
