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This document contains answers to questions from vendors regarding solicitation number 36C24823Q1199 from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8. The solicitation seeks a single award contract to provide hospital beds, mattresses, and accessories for ICU, medical-surgical, bariatric, and community living center use across VISN 8 facilities. Beds must meet requirements for features such as motorized transport, powered adjustments, patient weight capacity, integrated surfaces, and therapy functions depending on the bed type. The response due date was extended to July 19, 2023 at 3:00 pm EST to allow vendors more time to review answers to their questions and prepare responses. Delivery locations and requirements are also provided for sites including the VA Caribbean Healthcare System consolidation point in Jacksonville, Florida.

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24823Q1199

06-22-2023

X

X X

JULY 19, 2023 EASTARN STANDARD TIME 15:00 Hours PM

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions and changes to the solicitation. As a result;

a. See attached pages 2 to 6 for question and answers.

b. The time for questions has expired, the VA will not entertain any more questions for this solicitation.

c. Extend response date from July 07, 2023, at 15:00 EST to July 19, 2023, at 15:00 EST.

CONTINUATION PAGE

Question and Answers Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN 8) Hospital Beds, Mattresses, and Accessories

36C24823Q1199

1. Question: We would like to know the contract price for the last contract?

Answer: There was no incumbent.

2. Question: We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services?

Answer: See question/answer 1.

3. Question: If not brand new, could you please provide the current/previous contract number?

Answer: See question/answer 1.

4. Question: The RFP references multiple OEM Hospital Bed brands depending on ICU, CLC, etc.

With the multiple brands referenced, does the Govt. reserve the right to make multiple awards?

Answer: This is a single award requirement.

5. Question: I can supply 8 brand new Stryker med surg beds and mattresses. Is there anything else needed for the bid to be satisfied?

Answer: Please reference section B.2 Price cost schedule for all required items.

6. Question: Will there be multiple awardees per category?

Answer: See question/answer number 4.

7. Question: Will there be a bed fair for all the VISN 8 campuses to see new technology during the RFQ process?

Answer: No.

8. Question: For San Juan, would vendor be required to deliver to consolidation point in FL?

Answer: All shipments will be delivered to the below address for VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS).

VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) Jacksonville Consolidation Point.

VSS Logistics.

1250 Imeson Park Blvd.

Suite 213.

Jacksonville, FL. 32218.

VSS POC Logistics Staff.

Mr. Sonny Herman Phone: (760) 216-2054 Email: sonny.herman@vsslogistics.com mailto:sonny.herman@vsslogistics.com

9. Question: Please extend RFQ close date to allow vendors time to receive answers to questions and then work on the project.

Answer: The solicitation response date will be extended from 07/07/2023 at 3:00 pm EST. to 07/19/2023 at 3:00 pm EST.

10. Question: For Bariatric Beds.

a. Is motorized transport required?

Answer: Yes.

b. Is powered length & width expansion required?

c. Is continual lateral rotation therapy required?

d. What is the required patient weight capacity? Should the Therapeutic weight capacity of the surface be the same as the frame?

Answer: Please reference Section 3.0 of the SOW for weight capacity and frame capacity.

11. Question: For Med-Surg Beds.

a. Is a 36” or 40” wide sleep deck/mattress required?

Answer: Please reference Section 3.0 SOW.

b. Is continual lateral rotation therapy required?

c. Is an integrated air surface required?

d. Is powered length adjustment required?

e. Should the therapeutic weight capacity of surface be the same as the frame?

Answer: Yes, please reference Section 3.0 of the SOW.

12. Question: For ICU Beds.

Answer: Yes

b. Is turn assist required?

d. Is percussion and vibration therapy required?

e. Is Full Chair Foot Egress required?

f. Is a radiolucent deck required?

g. Is powered length adjustment required?

h. What is required patient weight capacity? Should Therapeutic weight capacity of surface be the same as the frame?

Answer: Please reference Section 3.0 of the SOW for weight capacity and frame capacity.

13. Question: Given the 4th of July falling mid-week would it be possible to extend your submission deadline by a week?

Answer: See question/answer number 9.

14. Question: Will there be multiple awardees per category?

Answer: See question/answer number 4.

15. Question: Will there be a bed fair for all the VISN 8 campuses to see new technology during the RFQ process?

Answer: See question/answer number 7.

16. Question: For San Juan, would vendor be required to deliver to consolidation point in FL?

Answer: See question/answer number 8.

17. Question: Please extend RFQ close date to allow vendors time to receive answers to questions and then work on project.

Answer: See question/answer number 9.

18. Question: For Bariatric Beds. See question/answer number 10.

Answer:

b. Is powered length & width expansion required?

d. What is required patient weight capacity? Should Therapeutic weight capacity of surface be

19. Question: For Med-Surg Beds. See question/answer number 11.

a. Is a 36” or 40” wide sleep deck/mattress required?

b. Is continual lateral rotation therapy required?

c. Is an integrated air surface required?

d. Is powered length adjustment required?

e. Should therapeutic weight capacity of surface be the same as the frame?

20. Question: For ICU Beds. See question/answer number 12.

b. Is turn assist required?

d. Is percussion and vibration therapy required?

e. Is Full Chair Foot Egress required?

f. Is a radiolucent deck required?

g. Is powered length adjustment required?

h. What is required patient weight capacity? Should Therapeutic weight capacity of surface be

21. Question: Per VA Required Protocol, are the Hospital Beds required to be a FIPS compliant wireless bed solution?

Answer: This requirement does not require the wireless bed solution.

22. Question: Is it required to have the wireless bed connecting directly with the Orlando VAs Vocera Engage solution to enabling critical patient care support functions:

a. Bed Exit alarms

b. Bed configuration compliance alerts based on patient’s fall risk score in the EMR

c. Aspiration precaution bed protocol notification

d. ICU - turn reminder based on patient’s Braden Score in the EMR

e. ICU - mattress deflated notification to your Vocera badge

f. Connectivity to clinical care giver’s badge providing the ability to communicate with the patient in the bed Answer: See question/answer number 21.

23. Question: May I ask if there is a respective start date for delivery?

Answer: This would be determined at time of award.

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