6530--MH ARC Behavioral Health Beds
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (JAHVH) in Tampa, FL, is soliciting proposals for Behavioral Health Beds for its Mental Health Acute Residential Care (ARC) Unit. This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The beds are crucial for supporting bariatric patients during inpatient stays and for examination purposes. Offers are due February 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Agiliti / Sizewise brand name or equal exam/treatment beds. The scope includes delivery, installation, and training for JAHVH staff on the proper use and maintenance of the new beds. Equipment must be fully electric, designed for behavioral health patients, featuring tamper-resistant fasteners on all electrical parts, lockout controls accessible with a universal key, and an anchor point for floor securing.
Key Requirements
Beds must support a weight capacity of up to 850 lbs and include specific features such as electrical articulation, molded head/footboards and side rails, keyed footboard lockout, optional locking storage box, bed exit alarm, protocol timer, and scale. Associated items include Deck Gap Fillers and BHB Seizure Pads. A 35" Defined Perimeter Mattress is also required. Training is a one-time event at installation. A standard manufacturer industry warranty is required; extended warranties are not accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (contemplated)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Product Service Code: 6530 (Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339113
- Place of Performance: James A. Haley VA Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
- Questions Due: February 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Offers Due: February 26, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.
- Delivery: Required within 30 Days ARO (After Receipt of Order).
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a combined single PDF quote via email to Quentin.Ford@va.gov. Evaluation will be based on two factors: Technical Acceptability (conformance to Statement of Need and salient characteristics) and Price (total evaluated price). Past performance will also be evaluated.
Additional Notes
Offerors must submit a letter from the OEM confirming they are a Certified/Registered Distributor and Authorized to provide OEM products. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory. Incomplete offers will not be considered for award. Use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited.