6530--Boise Robotic Bed Waffle-Grip Positioning System
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 20, is soliciting proposals for a Boise Robotic Bed Waffle-Grip Positioning System, also referred to as a Davinci Robotic Bed Positioning Package. This requirement is for a "brand name or equal" to the Hill-Rom product, intended for the Boise VA Medical Center in Idaho. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The procurement is for a Wafflegrip and APEX Robotics package. Key requirements include:
- Must meet specific salient characteristics, including Yellowfins Apex Stirrups, Easly Lock Clamps, Pelvic Extension, Pelvic Pad, WaffleGrip Disposables (10-Pack), and WaffleGrip Bracket Set.
- Compatibility with TS7000, TS7000dV, and PST 500 Surgical Tables.
- No remanufactured or gray market items will be accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Delivery: 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the Boise VA Medical Center.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBA).
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Size Standard: 1000 employees).
- Solicitation Issue Date: May 15, 2026.
- Offer Due Date: May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically to Denise.Patches@va.gov. Email submissions have a 5MB size limit, with multiple emails allowed. Evaluation will prioritize meeting salient characteristics and providing manufacturer authorization over price. Offerors must provide a signed authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming authorized distributorship, dated within one year of the solicitation posting. Technical information for "equal" items must be provided. The Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2) must be completed. Award will be made on an "All or Nothing" basis.
Eligibility
Offerors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, verified by an authorization letter.
Contact
For questions, contact Denise Patches, Contracting Officer, at Denise.Patches@va.gov or 253-888-4922.