6530--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL HOSPITAL ICU BEDS
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), specifically the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing ten (10) Brand Name or Equal Baxter/Hill-Rom Progressa + ICU Bed Systems. This notice is to gather information from potential contractors, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and other small or large businesses. Responses are due by March 20, 2026, at 8:00 AM CST.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for ten (10) new hospital ICU beds, equivalent to the Baxter/Hill-Rom Progressa + ICU Bed System. Key features include Flex-A-Foot Retractable Foot Control, SlideGuard Frame Technology, 30/45 Degree Head of Bed Alarm, Hands Free Emergency CPR, Trendelenburg, Point of Care Siderail Controls, Obstacle Detect System, Advanced Bed Exit, and a Radiolucent Deck. Included options specify a 36" frame width, StayInPlace Patient Migration, In-Bed Scale, Wi-Fi Module, and an X-Ray Sleeve. The ICU bed system must also feature a Progressa + Bed Frame, Chair Egress Position, patient exit assist, Percussion and Vibration Therapies, Advanced Microclimate technology, Comfort Adjust on the Surface, Opti-rest, and integrated dual Oxygen Tank Holders. Vendors must provide delivery FOB destination, set-up, training, and two copies of Operator's and Service Manuals to CAVHS, North Little Rock, AR.
Contract & Timeline
- Intended Contract Type: Firm-fixed price purchase.
- Notice Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI).
- Anticipated NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical & Appliance & Supplies Manufacturing), with an 800-employee small business size standard.
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 8:00 AM CST.
- Published Date: March 6, 2026.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is an Unrestricted/Open Market Sources Sought Notice. The information gathered will be used for market research to determine if a set-aside is appropriate for a future solicitation. Interested parties should indicate their business size status (Small Business, SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business manufacturer, Other Small Business, or Large Business). If not a manufacturer, proof of authorized dealer/reseller status is required.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement and a courtesy market research quote via email to Arlene A. Blade at arlene.blade@va.gov. The email subject line must include "SSN Number 36C25626Q0481 – Hospital ICU Bed". The capability statement should address:
- Company name, address, point of contact, email, and phone.
- SAM.gov UEI.
- Business size status and manufacturer status.
- Proof of authorized dealer/reseller letter (if applicable).
- Manufacturing country of origin.
- Manufacturer name (OEM) and part number for proposed equipment, plus warranty information.
- Existing Government Contract Number(s), scope, and expiration date.
Important Notes
This is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not award a contract or pay for information provided. Respondents will not be notified of market research results. No telephone calls will be accepted.