6530--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL HOSPITAL ICU BEDS

Key Dates

Due Date

Posted Date

Agency & Value

Agency

256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)

Contract Value

Not provided

Codes & Classification

Solicitation Number

36C25626Q0481

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Classification Code

6530

Additional Details

Set Aside

None

Place of Performance

North Little Rock, AR, UNITED STATES

SourceSAM

Documents1

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Procurement Identifier: 36C25626Q0481) to gather information from qualified vendors capable of supplying hospital ICU beds for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in North Little Rock, Arkansas. This notice is strictly for market research and planning purposes; it is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, or quotations, nor does it obligate the government to award a contract or compensate respondents. The primary objective of this procurement is to identify vendors who can provide ten (10) brand name or equivalent Baxter/Hill-Rom Progressa + ICU Bed Systems, meeting a comprehensive set of technical and functional requirements. The intended outcome is to equip the CAVHS with advanced ICU beds that enhance patient care, safety, and comfort, while supporting clinical staff with robust features and ease of use. Key requirements for the ICU bed systems include a range of standard and optional features designed to address critical care needs. Standard features encompass Flex-A-Foot Retractable Foot Control, SlideGuard Frame Technology, head-of-bed alarms, night lighting, hands-free emergency CPR, Trendelenburg positioning, point-of-care siderail controls, obstacle detection, drainage bag holders, IV sockets, backlit patient controls, push handles, bed controls, line management, advanced bed exit alarms, foot control modules, oxygen tank holders, dual touch screens, 6" casters, and a radiolucent deck. Optional features include a 36" frame width, StayInPlace patient migration technology, continuous low pressure, English language labels, 120V power with NEMA5-15P plug, accessory outlets, caregiver pendant, X-ray sleeve, in-bed scale, O2 tank holder modules, Wi-Fi module, and a specific frame part number (P7501A000032). Further, the ICU bed system must incorporate advanced clinical functionalities such as chair egress positioning, patient exit assist, patient migration system to reduce shear and friction, percussion and vibration therapies, microclimate management for heat and moisture control, comfort adjustment across different surface sections, sleep mode for automatic adjustments, Opti-rest wave movement for patient relaxation, three-mode bed exit alarms, integrated dual oxygen tank holders, caregiver foot controls, a 40" wide surface option, proning accessory, X-ray cassette sleeve, and radiolucent deck. Vendors are expected to deliver the beds FOB destination to CAVHS, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, Building 182 (Warehouse), North Little Rock, AR 72114. The scope of deliverables includes not only the ICU beds but also set-up, training, and provision of two copies each of operator’s and service manuals. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The government is particularly interested in responses from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and other small businesses, as well as large businesses capable of fulfilling the requirement. Respondents must indicate their business size and status, whether they are the manufacturer or an authorized distributor, and provide proof of authorization if not the manufacturer. Only new equipment will be accepted; used or refurbished items are not permitted. Interested parties are required to submit a capability statement addressing ten specific points, including company information, SAM.gov UEI, business size and status, manufacturer or distributor details, country of origin, product specifications, warranty information, courtesy quote, and any existing government contract numbers. Responses should be sent via email to Arlene A. Blade at [email protected] by 8:00 am (CST) on March 20, 2026, with the subject line referencing SSN Number 36C25626Q0481 Hospital ICU Bed. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. This notice is unrestricted/open market and will inform the government’s decision regarding potential set-aside requirements. If a formal solicitation is issued, it will be posted on www.sam.gov or GSA eBuy. The contracting entity is the 256-Network Contract Office 16, a federal office within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Contractors evaluating this opportunity should note the firm-fixed price nature of the intended contract, the detailed technical requirements, and the expectation for comprehensive support including delivery, installation, and training. The elements outlined in this notice, particularly the technical specifications and delivery requirements, will remain constant throughout the contract lifecycle. For further information, contractors may refer to the official notice at https://sam.gov/opp/5a47ee480852439d950560184a286def/view or contact the primary point of contact, Arlene A. Blade, at [email protected].