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This is a Sources Sought Special Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 on behalf of Durham VA Medical Center. The notice solicits capability statements from qualified businesses capable of providing medical bed purchases. The solicitation number is 36C24626Q0296, with a response deadline of February 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Responses must be submitted via email to Byron Brown, the Contracting Officer, at Byron.Brown4@va.gov with the subject line "Medical Bed."
The medical beds must meet specific technical requirements including a 500-pound weight capacity, electric adjustments for head, foot, and height positioning with Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg capabilities, integrated side rails with locking mechanisms, and bed exit alarms. Additional requirements include easy-to-move casters with centralized braking, compatibility with various mattress types (low air loss and pressure redistribution), built-in bed extender, integrated IV poles, battery backup systems, and intuitive controls with nurse call integration. The beds must measure approximately 95 inches in length, 41.5 inches in width, and have a height range from 16 to 30 inches. Interested vendors must submit company name and address, business size designation (including socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, or small business status), and a brief description of qualifications demonstrating the ability to meet requirements. The contracting office is located at 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, Virginia 23667, zip code 23667, and responses will be archived 15 days after the response date.
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Special Notice Special Notice Sources Sought Medical Bed
| SUBJECT* |
| Medical Bed |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 23667 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24626Q0296 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 02-27-2026 9AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 339113 |
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Byron Brown Byron.Brown4@va.gov None
DESCRIPTION
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on behalf of Durham VA Medical Center is conducting Market Research through this sources sought notice to help determine the availability of qualified Businesses, capable of providing Medical Bed Purchase, but not limited to, the following:
Salient Characteristics include:
1. Weight Capacity:
-High weight capacity to accommodate various patient sizes safely – 500 lbs (227 kg)
2. Adjustability:
-Electric adjustments for head, foot, and height to enhance patient comfort and facilitate caregiver access.
-Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg positioning.
3. Safety Features:
- Integrated side rails with a secure locking mechanism.
- Bed exit alarms to alert caregivers if the patient attempts to leave the bed without assistance.
- Manual emergency CPR release.
4. Mobility:
- Easy-to-move casters with secure locking mechanisms for stability when the bed is stationary.
- Centralized braking system.
5. Mattress Compatibility:
-Compatibility with various mattress types, including low air loss and pressure redistribution mattresses to prevent pressure ulcers.
6. Patient Comfort and Convenience:
- Built-in bed extender for taller patients.
- Integrated IV poles and accessory attachments.
7. Durability and Maintenance:
- High-quality, durable construction materials.
- Easy-to-clean surfaces for enhanced infection control.
8. User Interface:
-Intuitive controls accessible to both caregivers and patients.
- Nurse call integration.
9. Power and Battery Backup:
- Battery backup system to ensure bed functionality in the event of power outages.
10. Dimensions: Specifications for the length, width, and height of the bed in various positions:
- Approximate length: 95“ (241.3 cm) -Approximate width: 41.5” (105.4 cm)
- Height range: approximate High: 30” (76.2 cm) Low: 16” (40.6 cm)
Failure to provide the above information may result in the potential offeror being considered incapable of meeting the VA’s needs.
Responses to this sources sought notice should include the following: name and address of company, business size (large or small): Please identify your companies’ socioeconomic categories-8(a), HUBZone, Services Disabled Veteran-Owned/Veteran-Owned Small Business, other small, small or large; provide a brief description of qualifications and any other pertinent information which demonstrates the ability to meet the above requirement. Subject line must reflect: Medical Bed. All capability statements shall be submitted in writing no later than Feb 27, 2026. by 9am (EST) to the attention of: Byron Brown, emailed to the address of Byron.Brown4@va.gov
Please title the subject line for all responses as: Medical Bed
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