6530--SPINAL CORD INJURY UNIT BEDS . . .
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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 Network Contract Office 7, has issued a Solicitation for sixty (60) motorized hospital bed frames for the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Unit at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. This procurement aims to replace existing frames with newer technology to enhance patient safety and reduce staff injury. The acquisition is unrestricted, with a preference for US Domestic End Products. Offers are due by June 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of sixty (60) new motorized hospital bed frames. The facility will continue to use existing Joerns Dolphin Fluid Immersion System (FIS) surface mattresses, meaning only the frames are required. The scope also includes the removal and disposal of the sixty (60) existing bed frames, delivery, labor, assembly, and on-site education for engineering and nursing staff.
Key Requirements
The motorized bed frames must meet or exceed numerous salient characteristics, including auxiliary power outlets, expandable length, support for single post trapeze, three-sided electric and manual brakes, battery back-up, and integrated foley/restraint hooks. Other features include an automatic under-bed light, Motion Interrupt feature, optional wireless capability (FDA 510K Approval), pendant port for Autonomy System, and an integrated touchscreen control panel (preferred). Frames must also have speakers for patient TV audio, 3-position side rails (350 lbs capacity each), patient belongings holder, USB port, dual phone holders, advanced siderail controls with caregiver presets, and CPR release functionality. Essential safety features include a one-touch/any position scale with weight history, bed exit feature, Adaptive Bed Alarm, and a system to monitor unsafe bed configurations (preferred). The frames must have a low height of 14 inches with motorized drive, stowable bed rails, accommodate mattress size of 35" x 84", and feature dual 6-inch castors. A one-year manufacturer's warranty is also required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Performance Period: Delivery and installation must be completed within forty-five (45) days of award.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to VA Augusta Health Care System, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Downtown Division, 950 15th Street, Augusta GA 30901. Partial deliveries will not be accepted.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically as a combined single PDF to Joseph.Locke@va.gov. The subject line must include solicitation number 36C24726Q0501.
- Required Documents: Signed SF 1449, completed Section B.1 (Contract Administration Data), Section B.2 (Price/Cost Schedule), and a cross-reference showing how quoted items meet or exceed salient characteristics.
- Basis of Award: Best Value to the Government, considering Price and Technical Acceptability.
Eligibility & Notes
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Preference: US Domestic End Products.
- Applicable Clauses: FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and VAAR clause 852.232-72.