6530--RE-SOLICITATION OPEN MARKET BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO Hillrom Hospital Beds
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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 Community Living Center in Vancouver, WA, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of 26 hospital beds and associated ancillary items. The requirement specifies Brand Name or Equal to Hill-Rom Centrella Smart Beds. This is an unrestricted acquisition under NAICS Code 339113. Offers are due by March 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks 26 hospital beds, specifically the Hill-Rom Centrella Smart Bed or an approved equal product. Required ancillary items include the CNT 355 Centrella Smart+ Bed with max air surface and blower, Nurse Call in Siderail, Accessory Outlet, Patient Helper Bracket, and Patient Helper Sleeve. Key salient characteristics for the beds include features such as Max Air, One Button Chair, Bed Exit Silence Alarm, Battery Backup, Digital Angle Indicator, Smart Bed Ready capability with Wi-Fi Module, Enhanced 3-Mode Bed Exit, Motion Activated Nightlight, Stand Assist, Advanced Slideguard®, Foley Position Limit, Patient HOB Angle Display, Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg, FlexAFoot™ Powered Bed Extend, Steer Caster, 36-inch frame width, In-bed Scale (up to 500 lbs), USB charger, Patient Pendant, Removable IV Pole, verbal alerts in 6 languages, and a 3-year warranty. Contractors offering an "equal" product must provide manufacturer, part number, and literature confirming these salient characteristics. Distributors must also provide an Authorized Distributor letter.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (36C26026Q0360)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, And Supplies)
- Size Standard: 800 Employees
- Delivery: Required within 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the VA Community Living Center in Vancouver, WA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: March 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST
- Questions Due: March 6, 2026, submitted electronically to christine.lindsey@va.gov
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest priced offer that meets all mandatory requirements.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Christine A Lindsey, Contract Specialist, christine.lindsey@va.gov