RFI - Specialty beds.docx

Request for Information (RFI) HT941025RFI0007 Supplies/Services Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) PSC: 6530 Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies NAICS: 339113 Hospital Furniture Specialized

DISCLAIMER

THIS NOTICE IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI.

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Solicitation, an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in this announcement. This RFI is a request for interested parties to describe their product, technical capabilities, and delivery as well as demonstrated tools and processes. All information received in response to this RFI marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned and Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. Whatever information is provided in response to this RFI will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for determining how to proceed in the acquisition process for NMCSD. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and to assist NMCSD in determining if a future contract effort can be competitively awarded and/or awarded on a total Small Business Set-Aside basis. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this effort is 339113 (Hospital Furniture, Specialized) with the Small Business Size Standard of 1,250 employees. If the Government decides to award a contract for this or related effort, a solicitation will be published and posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website. The Government will use this information solely to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small business concern

INTRODUCTION

The NMCSDM Department of Nursing Services is tasked with conducting market research for Specialty Bed Rental to include the following:

List of Hospital Specialty Beds and Accessories Required:

PULSATION THERAPY MATTRESS / OVERLAY

BATTERY BACK UP SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY BED FOR ROTATION AND PERCUSSION THERAPY

BED FOR REHABILITATION W/ SCALES

BED WITH ROTATING THERAPY MATTRESS

ROTATING MATTRESS

BED WITH PULSATION THERAPY MATTRESS

BED TRAPEZE SET UP

REHAB BED PLATFORM W/ SCALES

BARIATRIC PERCUSSION MATTRESS

PEADIATRIC PULSATION MATTRESS

ROTATE MATTRESS 35" PLUS

PULSATE MATTRESS 39" PLUS

ALTERNATION THERAPY AIR MATTRESS

PEDIATRIC PULSATE MATTRESS LARGE

ROTATION THERAPY MATTRESS LARGE

BEDSIDE LIFT AND TRANSFER

EHAB PLATFORM W/ SCALES

SLING

COMMODE CHAIR

COMMODE PAIL

BACKGROUND

Respondents should identify their product capabilities that would help fulfill the current specified requirements. The information gathered, if deemed successful, will be used to formulate final requirements, which may subsequently be posted as a solicitation for competitive bids. The description below outlines t

REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: This RFI is only soliciting information on specialty bed rental that are able to meet the requirements below.

The Government requests specialty bed rental with the following minimum specifications:

Is required to provide through leasing, any and/or all of the above listed items, based on availability to the DNS upon request on a day-to-day basis at listed rates in appendix below.

Shall deliver at location of work any and/or all of the above listed items upon request by the DNS within 3-4 hours.

Will pick-up any leased item from the location of work upon request by the DNS within 24hrs. Any Items unclaimed after the 24-hours pick-up window will not incur any additional leasing fees. Furthermore, contractor will assume all responsibility in terms of damages and/or loss if items remain unclaimed after the 24-hour pick-up window The scope includes all necessary labor to transport and install any/ or all the above listed items upon request on a day-to-day basis as needed The contractor shall ensure that the equipment listed above and under this contract is fully operational and optimal for patient use according to established hospital/government safety standards.

Contractor shall provide needed training to personnel as needed for safe equipment operation.

DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION REQUESTED

All questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted ONLY by email to the Contract Specialist. Questions must be received by 5:00pm PST by 4/1/2025; Answers will be posted as a separate attachment after 4/1/2025 and prior to submission deadline of 5/29/2025.

HOW TO RESPOND: Firms that wish to respond to this RFI shall provide the following information:

1) A brief summary of the responder's product and its characteristics in relation to the above-indicated requirements and additional preference characteristics.

2) A statement indicating an interest and the capability to provide the requested equipment in response to this RFI including acceptance of trade-in equipment.

3) Brochures, technical layout and specifications, user guides, product compatibility, test results, agency approvals and certifications as it relates to the equipment requested in this RFI.

4) Company representative availability for product demonstration and question and answer session in relation to this RFI; and

5) Respondents must indicate whether their responses contain proprietary information if the respondents wish for the responses to be handled as such. The government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

Responses shall be limited to no more than 10 pages with 12-point font, not including cover letter, cover page, and table of contents. Responses shall also include company name, size, socio-economic class(es), technical and administrative points of contacts, telephone numbers, and email addresses with your inquiry.

Please submit responses via email (Cheryl.m.mercado.civ@health.mil) in Microsoft Office format by 5:00PM (PST) May 29, 2025. No mailing responses will be accepted.

Finally, please indicate if the Vendor is a small business under the subject NAICS.

NOTE: Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in any subsequent solicitation, and NMCSD may contact one or more respondents for clarifications to enhance the Government's understanding. This announcement is Government market research and may result in revisions in both its requirements and its acquisition strategy based on industry responses.

Contracting Office Address:

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