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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Special Notice Alternating Air-flow Mattresses 28301 36C24621Q0044 N 337910 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 201 Hay Street, Suite 305 Fayetteville NC 28301 Contracting Specialist LaToya Glover latoya.glover2@va.gov https://www.va.gov VA.gov latoya.glover2@va.gov VA.gov NCO 6 intends to negotiate on a sole source contract with Invacare Corporation, 1200 Taylor St. Elyria, OH, 44035 to purchase Alternating Pressure Low Air Loss Mattress System for the Durham VA Medical Center.

Alternating Pressure Low Air Loss Mattress System Product description and features 3-in-1 Alternating Pressure combined with Pulsation and True Low Air Loss is ideal for situations where Maceration and Moisture Management are an issue.

•True Low Air Loss Therapy provides extra comfort for moisture and temperature control •Advanced 3-in-1 alternating function inflates and deflates cells in a 3:1 cycle, providing active pressure relief by supporting 2/3 of the body at any given time •HeelSense™ Technology can help provide further therapy and comfort by decreasing pressure in the vulnerable heel area •60 second pulsation feature can help promote blood flow to tissues by continually relieving surface pressure every 60 seconds to 70% of the comfort setting •Auto Firm Mode provides quick maximum inflation within seconds to aid with transfers and nursing procedures 40 each

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any responsible sources who wish to identify their interest and capability to provide this equipment or equipment that is compatible must notify this Contract Specialist at LaToya.Glover2@va.gov NLT Wednesday, October 28, 2020 by 3:00 PM EST. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Upon receipt of the interested parties' notification, the Contract Specialist will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations.