RFI - Sources Sought 36C25625Q0858.docx

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI)

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI.

1. Title: _ PINNACLE PLUS FOMA MATTRESS 36X80 W/1 SIDE PILLOW _

2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:

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The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339113 is ___1000_________ (employees or dollars).

3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI.

Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI:

a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured?

Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice

b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)?

Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice

c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement?

The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.

d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:

Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________

Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: _______________________________

e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code?

· Please provide proof of qualifications.

f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?

If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research.

4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: G.V. Sonny Montgomery Va Medical Center (GVSM VAMC) is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the GVSM VAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation.

5. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 04:00 pm (CST), May 01, 2025 via email to stephanie.watts@va.gov

RFI responses are due by 04:00pm (CST), Monday May 05, 2025; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to stephanie.watts@va.gov The subject line shall read: GVSM VAMC. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f).

Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by GVSM VAMC as “Market Research” and will not be released outside of the GVSM VAMC Purchasing and Contract Team.

7. Contact Information:

Stephanie Watts stephanie.watts@va.gov

Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!

Salient Specification

SEG-MAX Pinnacle PLUS Mattress is produced by special manufacturing techniques. The 100% sealed seam process provides maximum fluid resistance and minimum risk exposure. It is made with a fluid-resistant breathable vent and is available with or without built-in pillow(s). The SEG-MAX Pinnacle PLUS is rated for clients up to 450lbs.

Materials: (Must Include)

1) Dimensional Stability (Warranty against cracking)

2) Cover is polyurethane coated 1680 denier ballistic rip-stop fabric

3) Flame Retardant

4) Virus Barrier

5) Washable – See Our Cleaning Instructions

6) Abrasion Resistant

7) Cover is hypoallergenic- latex free

Construction: (Must Include)

1) 100% Sealed Seams (Additional Security Stitch- TEX 176 Nylon Thread)

2) Breathable Vent (Must resist water, oil, urine, blood, head lice, bed bugs)

3) Optional Integrated pillow(s) constructed of solid fiber- Zero loose fill pillow batting

4) Seam Strength average breaking force 336 lb.

5) Core must be foam

6) Fire Barrier

7) Thickness to be 6 inches.

8) Completed mattress to contain no manufacturing by product such as polypropylene film, silk film, or other foreign material detrimental to a secure area.

Features (Must Perform These Tests)

1) Flammability testing must meet the requirements of:

A) 16 CFR part 1632.4 B) 16 CFR part 1633

2) Seam Strength Testing ASTM D5034

Complete Mattress NOTE: Acceptable industry standard tolerances for finished mattress dimensions are +/- 1in (+/-2.5cm)