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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION.
THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

DISCLAIMER
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION
This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 337910/532490 (size standard of 1,000 employees). Responses to this sources-sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources-sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources-sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide annual day-to-day covered rental beds and related equipment of the below requested items. The contractor shall provide and be responsible for the shipment and delivery to Southern Arizona VA Health Care System at 3601 S. 6th Ave. Tucson, AZ 85723

Item Information:
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
0001

365.00
DY
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Bariatric Bed with air
Daily rental of specialty surfaces, equipment; bariatric, evolution and low beds; pulsate, alternating pressure, and quartet mattresses. Bariatric chairs and other therapeutic equipment.

0002

365.00
DY
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Bariatric Bed with Pulmonary
Daily rental of specialty surfaces, equipment; bariatric, evolution and low beds; pulsate, alternating pressure, and quartet mattresses. Bariatric chairs and other therapeutic equipment.

0003

365.00
DY
__________________
__________________

Bariatric Bed with Air Surface
Daily rental of specialty surfaces, equipment; bariatric, evolution and low beds; pulsate, alternating pressure, and quartet mattresses. Bariatric chairs and other therapeutic equipment.

0004

365.00
DY
__________________
__________________

Bariatric Chair
Daily rental of specialty surfaces, equipment; bariatric, evolution and low beds; pulsate, alternating pressure, and quartet mattresses. Bariatric chairs and other therapeutic equipment.

0005

365.00
DY
__________________
__________________

Bariatric Mattress 36"
Daily rental of specialty surfaces, equipment; bariatric, evolution and low beds; pulsate, alternating pressure, and quartet mattresses. Bariatric chairs and other therapeutic equipment.

0006

365.00
DY
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__________________

Bariatric Mattress 48"
Daily rental of specialty surfaces, equipment; bariatric, evolution and low beds; pulsate, alternating pressure, and quartet mattresses. Bariatric chairs and other therapeutic equipment.

0007

365.00
DY
__________________
__________________

Bariatric Mattress 39"
Daily rental of specialty surfaces, equipment; bariatric, evolution and low beds; pulsate, alternating pressure, and quartet mattresses. Bariatric chairs and other therapeutic equipment.

0008

365.00
DY
__________________
__________________

Bariatric Power Recline Chair
Daily rental of specialty surfaces, equipment; bariatric, evolution and low beds; pulsate, alternating pressure, and quartet mattresses. Bariatric chairs and other therapeutic equipment.

0009

365.00
DY
__________________
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Free Standing Trapeze
Daily rental of specialty surfaces, equipment; bariatric, evolution and low beds; pulsate, alternating pressure, and quartet mattresses. Bariatric chairs and other therapeutic equipment.

0010

365.00
DY
__________________
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Progresa or compatible ICU Bed
Daily rental of specialty surfaces, equipment; bariatric, evolution and low beds; pulsate, alternating pressure, and quartet mattresses. Bariatric chairs and other therapeutic equipment.

0011

365.00
DY
__________________
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Centrella -pro or compatible MED SURG Bed
Daily rental of specialty surfaces, equipment; bariatric, evolution and low beds; pulsate, alternating pressure, and quartet mattresses. Bariatric chairs and other therapeutic equipment.

0012

365.00
DY
__________________
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Centrella - max surface or compatible MED SURG Bed
Daily rental of specialty surfaces, equipment; bariatric, evolution and low beds; pulsate, alternating pressure, and quartet mattresses. Bariatric chairs and other therapeutic equipment.

GRAND TOTAL
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS DRAFT VERSION ONLY
Bariatric Mattress:
Low Air Loss Surface; helps prevent and treat skin breakdown and ventilator-associated complications; weight -based pressure redistribution; continuous air flow keeps patient skin cool and dry; turn assist facilitates patient repositioning; semi-integrated surface automatically adjusts to accommodate patient; surface remains inflated during transport; continuous lateral rotation therapy.

Pulsating low air loss mattress replacement, available in 36 and 42 widths, 500 lb weight capacity

Pulsating low air loss and alternating pressure mattress replacement, 400 lb weight capacity

Alternating pressure mattress replacement, three alternating cycle times 5, 10, 15 min, 350 lb weight capacity

Low air loss mattress replacement, 160 cells with customizable pressure relief, 350 lb weight capacity

Lateral rotation and low air loss mattress replacement, true 40 degree turn, 80-degree arch, 350-lb weight capacity.

Fluid immersion simulation mattress replacement, three-dimensional volumetric engagement, elimination of gradient shear forces

Low air loss mattress, up to 40 degrees turn, 350 lb weight capacity.

Lateral rotation low air loss mattress up to 40 degrees turn, 1000 lb weight capacity.

ARISE LAL VERSACARE Mattress

Mattress, Pressure Reduction (incl. M7010)

Bariatric Bed: (Compella or compatible)

Powered with expansion 40 or 50 (101 or 127cm); Powered length adjustment 80 - 88 (203cm - 224cm); single mode bed exit; digital head of bed indicator and alert; scale, battery backup nightlight, integrated caregiver and patient controls; slideguard Technology; patient weight range 250-1000 lbs (112-455 kg); voltage 120; power plug: NEMAS-15P (US); line management; air supply units display inches/pounds; IV pole, straight power cord; Navicare ready; continuous lateral rotation; PPM 3 level adv bed exit alarm

1050 lb safe working load, Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg, 80 or 88 length, 36 or 48 width, integrated scale

Total Lift Bed w/air integration,425LB

BARI 10-A Bariatric Bed,1000LBS

Medical Bed: (Centrella or compatible)

These beds will require a non-integrated frame that allows various interchangeable mattresses, integrated pump holder, rotation/percussion/vibration functions, electric motor driven position control and drive functions that do not leak like hydraulic equivalents, cardiac chair, integrated scale, three zone bed exit alarm, CPR foot pedal, language translator with 24 languages, documentation and EMR compatibility, and one-handed side rail release. All these features contribute to safe patient handling, efficient workflow for clinical staff as well as ensuring safe usage by patients in the beds.

ICU Bed: (Progressa or compatible)

These beds will require a non-integrated frame that allows various interchangeable mattresses, integrated pump holder, rotation/percussion/vibration functions, electric motor driven position control and drive functions that do not leak like hydraulic equivalents, cardiac chair, integrated scale, three zone bed exit alarm, CPR foot pedal, language translator with 24 languages, documentation and EMR compatibility, and one-handed side rail release. All these features contribute to safe patient handling, efficient workflow for clinical staff as well as ensuring safe usage by patients in the beds.

Other Items as needed.

Trapeze for Bari 10A Bariatric Bed

Danninger 450 CPM leg exerciser

Bedside air chair overlay

Flowtron excel leg compression pump

Stretchair 675lb, PVLSL, Central

All items included in this equipment proposal must be inspected by Biomed personnel prior to placing in service. FDA compliance and meet the Department of Veterans Affairs Safe Patient Handling requirement. All bed frames greater than 80 in length must have equivalent size mattresses. Mattress covers for low air loss mattresses will be replaced monthly.

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the product that fulfills the required specifications.

If you are interested and capable of providing the sought-out supplies, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:
(1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.
(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code (337910/532490) identified under this RFI?
(3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items?
(4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?
(5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number.
(6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract?
(7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes.
(8) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes?
*** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling, and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics.
Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Anette.doan@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 01/22/2024, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

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