6530--Acute Care Beds for Bay Pines VA Healthcare System

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the Solicitation Due Date for the "Acute Care Beds for Bay Pines VA Healthcare System" opportunity (Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0386).

• Solicitation Due Date Extension: The offer due date and time has been moved from April 20, 2026, at 12:30 PM EST to April 27, 2026, at 12:30 PM EST.

• The Solicitation Due Date and Time.

• The proposal deadline has been extended to April 27, 2026, 12:30 PM EST.

• This extension is intended to provide adequate time for the government to post official answers to vendor questions and for vendors to review these answers and prepare their quotes accordingly.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Acute Care Beds and associated supporting equipment, including storage, delivery, installation, testing, training, and de-installation/removal of existing equipment for the Bay Pines VA Health Care System. The resulting purchase order will be Firm-Fixed-Priced. The target activation window is September 2026.

• 126 Standard Acute Care Beds with specific features (e.g., 120V, 60 Hz, 240 kg safe working load, expandable widths, 360 bed lights, patient motion/flee monitoring, nurse call interface, central lock, compatible mattress, Foley bag hooks, CPR setting, IV pole compatibility, side rails, multi-height rail positioning, head of bed rails, patient positioning, foot board with control screen, restraint strap anchor points, nurse call/TV capability, O2 bottle holder, integrated scale, auxiliary cord outlet, trapeze compatibility).

• 4 Bariatric Beds with specific features (e.g., 120V, 60 Hz, 460 kg max patient weight, 500 kg safe working load, etc.).

• Supporting Equipment including Mattress Extenders (30), Standard Trapeze (43), Bariatric Trapeze (4), Standard Dual IV Poles (130), Bariatric Dual IV Poles (4).

• Detailed Item Descriptions for CLINs covering specific bed models, pumps, extenders, patient helpers, brackets, secure connectors, power adapters, bariatric beds, bottle holders, and IV poles.

• ProCare Service Plans for various bed types and components, including OEM service, preventive maintenance, repairs, parts, labor, and technical support for 12 months.

• Installation services for all provided equipment.

• Training for operating clinicians on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and general maintenance.

• De-installation and disposal of existing equipment.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Priced.

• Period of Performance (POP): Base period from 06-01-2026 to 09-30-2026 for most items.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but detailed pricing is provided in Section B.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0386

• Offer Due Date: April 20, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.

• Questions Due Date: April 16, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Electronic submissions are preferred via email to lakiesha.anderson@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, Veterans Involvement, and Price.

• Offers will be evaluated comparatively to determine the best value to the Government.

• NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: 800 Employees.

• The solicitation includes provisions for Small Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns.

• Stryker/equivalent is the basis of design (BOD).

• Equipment must be FDA approved, new, and fully operational.

• A minimum of two copies of operational/service manuals are required.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• An Authorized Distributor letter is required if the respondent is not a manufacturer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services for Acute Care Bed Equipment and Installation at the Bay Pines VA Health Care System. This announcement serves as the only solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The acquisition is unrestricted.

• Procurement of Acute Care Bed Equipment.

• Installation services for the equipment.

• Not specified in this document.

• Offers are being requested via Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Key Deadline: Response Date/Time/Zone is April 20, 2026, 4:30 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0386

• Product/Service Code: 6530

• NAICS Code: 339113

• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), Bay Pines, FL 33744.

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Bay Pines VA Health Care System, 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744.

• Point of Contact: Lakiesha Anderson, Contract Specialist, lakiesha.anderson@va.gov, 516-618-2398.

• An additional document (36C24826Q0386_2) is referenced.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To replace the current fleet of Acute Care Beds for the Medicine Service at Bay Pines VHA Healthcare.

• Provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables.

• Include storage, installation, testing, and training of new equipment.

• Provide all tools and equipment for safe performance of services, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and infection control measures.

• Responsible for storage, delivery, installation, testing, and training of new equipment.

• Responsible for turn-in and removal of current equipment.

• Expected timeline for this requirement is September 2026.

• Standard Beds (qty. 126):

  • 120V, 60 Hz
  • Safe Working Load: 240 kg
  • Expandable Widths
  • 360 Bed Lights
  • Patient Motion/Flee Monitoring
  • Litter Positioning
  • Nurse Call Interface
  • Central Lock with Steering and Neutral
  • Mattress (including pump)
  • Foley Bag Hooks
  • CPR Setting (electronic and manual lever)
  • IV pole compatibility
  • Side Rails (Multi-Height Rail Positioning)
  • Head of Bed Rails (Patient Positioning)
  • Foot Board with Control Screen
  • Restraint strap anchor points
  • Nurse call, and TV capability
  • O2 Bottle Holder
  • Integrated Scale
  • Auxiliary cord Outlet
  • Trapeze Compatibility

• Bariatric Beds (qty. 4):

  • 120V, 60 Hz
  • Max Patient weight: 460 kg
  • Safe Working Load: 500 kg
  • Expandable Widths
  • 360 Bed Lights
  • Patient Motion/Flee Monitoring
  • Litter Positioning
  • Nurse Call Interface
  • Central Lock with Steering and Neutral
  • Mattress (including pump)
  • Foley Bag Hooks
  • CPR Setting (electronic and manual lever)
  • IV pole compatibility
  • Side Rails (Multi-Height Rail Positioning)
  • Head of Bed Rails (Patient Positioning)
  • Foot Board with Control Screen
  • Restraint strap anchor points
  • Nurse call, and TV capability
  • O2 Bottle Holder
  • Integrated Scale
  • Auxiliary cord Outlet
  • Trapeze Compatibility

• Supporting Equipment:

  • Mattress Extenders (qty. 30)
  • Standard Trapeze (qty. 43)
  • Bariatric Trapeze (qty. 4)
  • Standard Dual IV Poles (qty. 130)
  • Bariatric Dual IV Poles (qty. 4)

• All equipment must be FDA approved and in new condition.

• Equipment must be fully operational per manufacturer specifications.

• A minimum of two (2) copies of operational and/or service manuals for all equipment.

• Delivery address: Bay Pines VHA, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744-8200.

• Delivery hours: Monday – Friday (Excluding National Holidays), 8am – 3:30pm.

• Installation and implementation dates to be coordinated with the COR.

• Delivery: Confirmation of delivery location provided post-award. Delivery must be at the new clinic site and scheduled with the COR.

• Installation: All personnel must comply with VA security management program, obtain VA police permission, be identified, and restricted from unauthorized access. Personnel must be manufacturer-trained on installation, PPE usage, and infection control.

• De-Installation/Trade-In: Contractor shall remove replaced equipment during new equipment installation, coordinating with clinical end-users. Personnel must comply with VA security and training requirements. Vendor is responsible for equipment removal/disposal off government property.

• Training: Comprehensive onsite training for operating clinicians, including Technical and Operational Training. Training to occur during normal business hours (7:00am-5pm, Mon-Fri). Competency assessments required. Training to cover preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and general maintenance.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Joint inspection with COR upon delivery. Testing of connections (medical gas, electrical/data, plumbing). Contractor to provide completion dates for punch list items and replacement/short ship items. COR ensures satisfactory completion.

• Warranty: Twelve-month warranty required.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, is seeking to determine the availability of qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), or other small business firms capable of providing Acute Care Beds for the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. The government is assessing whether to set aside the procurement for a small business category.

• Product Service Code: 6530
• NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
• Small Business Size Standard: 800 Employees
• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), Bay Pines FL 33744
• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Bay Pines Veteran Affairs Healthcare, Bay Pines FL 33744

Interested businesses should submit the following information via email to Lakiesha.Anderson@va.gov by March 6, 2026, 4:30 PM Eastern Time:

• Company Name, Address, Size Standard, UEI#, Cage Code

• Capabilities Statement (including whether items are on existing government contract)

• Contract number (if applicable)

• Place of Manufacturing

• Point of Contact name, phone number, and email address

• If a distributor: Authorized distributorship letter from the manufacturer

• Will the prime contractor provide manufactured products?

• Will products be acquired from a small or large business manufacturer?

• If a non-manufacturer, will end items be from a small business manufacturer?

• Percentage of total contract value to be subcontracted

• This is for market research only and not a solicitation.

• The government does not intend to pay for information provided.

• Responses will not be individually notified of evaluation results.

• The VA reserves the right to set aside for SDVOSBs/VOSBs if two or more qualified responses are received.

• A draft Statement of Work (SOW) for Acute Care Beds is attached.