6530--ICU HOSPITAL BEDS

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This document is an award notice for Solicitation Number 36C26026Q0249, "ICU HOSPITAL BEDS," for the Boise VA Medical Center. The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a contract to Hill-Rom, Inc. for 14 Progressa+ beds.

This award notice provides the following key information for potential bidders:

• Awarded Vendor: Hill-Rom, Inc.
• Award Amount: $622,202.72
• Product: 14 Progressa+ ICU Hospital Beds
• Contracting Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Healthcare Administration
• Solicitation Reference: 36C26026Q0249
• Award Date: 02-27-2026
• Basis for Award: The contract was awarded based on the vendor's quote being determined as better than quote, in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services, issued as a Brand Name or Equal (BNOE) Request for Quote (RFQ). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise VA Medical Center, is seeking to purchase ICU hospital beds. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and written quotes are requested.

The primary requirement is for ICU hospital beds, specifically the BNOE Baxter Progressa+ ICU Bed. The solicitation requests quotations for:

• 12 units of BNOE Baxter Progressa+ ICU Bed (36” Frame width, PN P7501A000032)
• 2 units of BNOE Baxter Progressa+ ICU Bed (40” Frame width, PN P7501A000033)

Salient characteristics for both frame widths include:

• In-bed scale
• Foot of bed egress (Chair Egress position)
• Chest physiotherapy
• 5th wheel electric drive system
• Permanent IV pole
• Compatibility with current patient helpers (trapeze)
• Integrated oxygen holder
• Hands-free emergency CPR and Trenelenburg
• Maximum weight capacity of 500lbs
• Continuous lateral rotation therapy and/or Percussion & Vibration
• Nurse call, Universal TV & Lighting
• Intellidrive with 6” casters
• Wi-Fi Module
• X-Ray Sleeve

Delivery must be FOB Destination no later than 180 days after receipt of order (ARO).

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price supply order.

• Place of Performance/Delivery: Boise VA Medical Center, 500 W. Fort St., Boise, ID 83702-5526, USA.

• Response Date/Time: February 10, 2026, 15:00 Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.

• Submission Method: Quotes should be emailed to Tracy.Heath@va.gov.

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated based on adherence to technical characteristics and meeting special standards of responsibility, which are considered more important than price. Price is a secondary factor.

• Required Documentation: Quotes must include a completed Trade Agreements Certificate (FAR 52.225-6), an authorized distributor letter if not the manufacturer, documentation demonstrating product meets/exceeds salient characteristics, and the delivery date. A statement regarding acceptance of terms and conditions is also required.

• This solicitation is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 339113 (with a small business size standard of 800 employees).

• Special Standard of Responsibility (SP1): Offeror must be a manufacturer or authorized provider, requiring a letter from the manufacturer with the response.

• One or more items are subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

• Solicitation provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 (eff. 10/01/2025).

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• No used, refurbished, remanufactured, gray market, or counterfeit items are allowed. Vendors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services, issued as a Brand Name or Equal (BNOE) Request for Quote (RFQ). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise VA Medical Center, is seeking to purchase ICU hospital beds. This solicitation is unrestricted.

• Product: BNOE Baxter Progressa+ ICU Bed

  • Quantity: 12 units of 36” Frame Width (PN P7501A000032)
  • Quantity: 12 units of 40” Frame Width (PN P7501A000033)

• Salient Characteristics (for both widths):

  • In-bed scale
  • Foot of bed egress (Chair Egress position)
  • Chest physiotherapy
  • 5th wheel electric drive system
  • Permanent IV pole
  • Compatibility with current patient helpers (trapeze)
  • Integrated oxygen holder
  • Hands-free emergency CPR and Trenelenburg
  • Maximum weight capacity of 500lbs
  • Continuous lateral rotation therapy and/or Percussion & Vibration
  • Nurse call, Universal TV & Lighting
  • Intellidrive with 6” casters
  • Wi-Fi Module
  • X-Ray Sleeve

• Delivery: FOB Destination, no later than 180 days after receipt of order (ARO).

• Place of Performance/Delivery: Boise VA Medical Center, Boise, ID 83702-5526, USA.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price supply order.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26026Q0249

• NAICS Code: 339113 (with a small business size standard of 800 employees).

• PSC Code: 6530.

• Response Date/Time: February 10, 2026, 15:00 Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.

• Submission Method: Quotes should be emailed to Tracy.Heath@va.gov.

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated based on adherence to technical characteristics and meeting special standards of responsibility, which is more important than price. The government may award to the most advantageous offer.

• Required Documentation:

  • Completed Trade Agreements Certificate (FAR 52.225-6).
  • Authorized distributor letter (if not the manufacturer).
  • Documentation demonstrating product meets/exceeds salient characteristics.
  • Quote including delivery date.
  • Statement regarding acceptance of terms and conditions or listed exceptions.

• Key Provisions: FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-2, FAR 52.225-6, VAAR 852.212-71.

• Set-Aside: Unrestricted.

• Special Standards of Responsibility (SP1): Offeror must be a manufacturer or authorized provider. A letter from the manufacturer is required if not the manufacturer.

• Trade Agreements: One or more items are subject to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. Offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products will be evaluated preferentially.

• This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 (eff. 10/01/2025).

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• No used, refurbished, remanufactured, gray market, or counterfeit items are allowed. Vendors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller.