Sources Sought Template.docx

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION.

THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 12.

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 12, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339113- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (size standard of 800 Employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 02 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide Empressa Beds that at a minimum meet the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product for the Hudson Valley Healthcare System:

To Be Delivered to:

VA Hudson Valley Montrose Campus 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose, NY 10548

The VA has a preference for domestic (manufactured in the United States) content where available.

Specifications:

STATEMENT OF WORK TEMPLATE

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Title of Project: Empresa Nursing Beds

2. Scope of Work: The vender will deliver 27 beds to 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose, NY 10548: The Empresa Nursing Beds was designed with clinical input to produce a technologically advanced bed that is setting new standards for versatility and safety. With a focus on fall prevention, infection control, and nurse-friendly operation, the low height Empresa Nursing Beds redefines service levels for CLC and high acuity care units, including behavioral health environments. The long side rails are preferred by a number of Veterans. They are able to lie against them when in bed. CLC is Community Living Center or Nursing Home in the private sector. The beds focus on fall prevention, infection control, and nurse-friendly operation, the low Empressa redefines services levels for Med-Sur and high acuity care units. This bed fully integrates/interface with the new nurse call system, and it will provide continuity of care.

The 10” low deck, egress system, ergonomic design, and exit detection systems all make this one of the safest beds available.

Infection control An open architecture, seamless design, and smooth surfaces make for easy cleaning and superior infection control.

Nurse Friendly The intuitive design makes operating the Empressa bed a breeze. The beds have many functions that are easily accessible in a sleek, colorful, and easily understood control panel.

Adjust height from floor-level at 3.9'' to full nursing height at 31.5'' Add a 42'' width extension for bariatric residents Extend bed length from 80'' to 84'' One-touch pre-programmed care and comfort positions that can help reduce pressure risk.

Pre-programmed profiling functions:

Backrest with BodyMove™ Legrest Trendelenburg 15 degrees Anti-Trendelenburg 15 degrees

Mattresses Firm Edge for eas of egress 360 coverlet Non-skid bottom Evacuation straps Heel gradient for heel and lower leg protection 1” visco elastic foam for increased support

Non powered control releases self-adjusting alternating pressure Dynamic Alternating pressure Low Air loss On demand 25 turn assist

Background: Empressa bed will go on the CLC at Montrose.

3. Performance Period: [Firm-Fixed-Price] The contractor shall provide on the unit training required on the day shift, vendor should contact COR for the availability under this SOW in __40__ calendar days or less from date of award, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). If the contractor proposes an earlier completion date, and the Government accepts the contractor’s proposal, the contractor’s proposed completion date shall prevail.

3. Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price

Contracting Office Address:

VISN 3 Network Acquisition & Logistics James J. Peters VA Medical Center

MCC: 10N3/NAL,

130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx, New York 10468-3992

Place of Performance:

VA Hudson Valley Montrose Campus 2094 Albany Post Rd.

Montrose, NY 10548

Warranty: Five Year Frame, 1 Year Electronics

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

(1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)?

(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?

(3) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

(4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).

(5) If you’re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

(6) If you intend to sub contract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to sub contracted work and completion of job.

(7) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number.

(8) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract?

(9) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate any type of award.

(10) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to “equal to items” to establish capabilities for planning purposes?

(11) Will the items you will be providing manufactured domestically in the United States or are they foreign manufactured items?

(12) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.

(13) Please provide your Sam.gov Unique Entity ID number.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Sanchez.Reid@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than April 23,2026 at 4:00PM EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.