6530--ICU Bed Replacement for Bay Pines VA Health Care System
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 (NCO) 8, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), capable of providing ICU Beds for the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in Bay Pines, FL. This market research aims to determine the availability of potential sources for a future small business set-aside. Responses are due by January 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision, storage, delivery, installation, testing, and training on 24 new ICU bed systems and associated supporting equipment. This includes 24 ICU mattresses with advanced features (pump, pressure redistribution, microclimate management, percussion/vibratory therapy, alternating low pressure) and Prone Kits. The contractor will also be responsible for the removal and disposal of current equipment. All equipment must be FDA approved, new, and fully operational. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for detailed requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 339113 (Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, And Supplies)
- Small Business Size Standard: 800 Employees
- Anticipated Delivery: June 2026, subject to construction timelines.
- Response Due: January 23, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: January 16, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations must submit a Capabilities Statement via email to Cindy.Smith@va.gov. The submission should include:
- Company Name, Address, Size Standard, UEI#, Cage Code
- Capabilities Statement demonstrating experience and whether items are on existing government contracts
- Contract number (if applicable)
- Place of Manufacturing
- Point of Contact name, phone number, and email address
- Authorized distributorship letter from the manufacturer (if a distributor)
- Details on manufacturing source (prime manufactures, acquires from small/large business, or non-manufacturer providing small business end items)
- Percentage of total contract value to be subcontracted
Set-Aside & Eligibility
The VA may set aside this requirement for SDVOSBs/VOSBs if two or more qualified responses are received by the due date. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government.
Additional Notes
All questions must be submitted in writing to Cindy.Smith@va.gov. The Government will not pay for information provided, and respondents will not be notified of evaluation results.