J065--Pre-Solicitation/Sources Sought Notice – Stryker Bed Cords reconfiguration
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for the reconfiguration of 120 Stryker medical-surgical beds. The purpose is to enable full connectivity with the facility's Westcom nurse call light system. This RFI aims to identify capable contractors and assess the feasibility of small business set-asides. Responses are due by April 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is for market research to determine contractor interest and capabilities for configuring 120 existing Stryker medical-surgical beds. The primary goal is to ensure full compatibility and integration with the Westcom nurse call system at CAVHS. The government anticipates a Firm Fixed Price contract for this effort.
Key Requirements
- Configure 120 existing Stryker medical-surgical beds for nurse call system integration.
- Install or adjust proprietary firmware, connectors, and communication modules.
- Verify correct operation of all integrated functions (patient call, bed exit alarm, staff assistance).
- Perform functional testing with Biomedical Engineering and/or Nursing staff.
- Provide documentation of serviced beds (serial numbers, configuration steps, verification).
- Provide training or a walkthrough for Biomedical Engineering staff.
- All work must be performed onsite at CAVHS without disrupting patient care.
Contract & Timeline
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Within 90 business days following award.
- Place of Performance: 4300 West Seventh St., Little Rock, AR 72005.
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
- Published Date: April 2, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
- This is an RFI only and not a solicitation.
- The government will use responses to determine if a set-aside for any small business program is appropriate under NAICS code 811210.
- Interested parties must provide OEM authorization for the beds and confirm that technicians are OEM-trained and certified.
- Required Information: Point of contact, company size, SAM UEI, small business status (with proof), OEM authorization, capability statement (with active government contracts), and GWAC/GSA/IDIQ/BPA details if applicable.
- Submission: Email responses to Carmyn.Williams@va.gov with the subject line "36C25626Q0605 RFI-Sources Sought-CAVHS Stryker Bed Configuration".
Additional Notes
No funds have been authorized for this effort, and no payment will be made for information submitted. This notice does not commit the government to any contract award.