6515--Bathing System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is seeking to procure medical bathing equipment for the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. The solicitation (36C24725Q0474) requires 4 Arjo Rhapsody P300 Hydrosound bathtubs, 4 installation services, 5 shower panels with flush tanks, 5 stainless steel flush sinks, 5 installation services, and 4 Miranti bath lifts with power drive and scale. Technical requirements include height-adjustable equipment with anti-scalding controls, integrated disinfection systems, emergency stop functions, and FDA approval. The procurement will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with two VA evaluators verifying compliance with detailed salient characteristics. Offers are due by March 21, 2025 at 12pm EDT, with an anticipated contract award date of March 17, 2025.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), creating a targeted opportunity for qualifying vendors. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price procurement with a 30-day delivery and installation timeline after award. While specific budget details are not disclosed, the comprehensive medical equipment package suggests a significant investment in modernizing medical bathing infrastructure. The place of performance is the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center located in Augusta, Georgia. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC Category 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies), indicating a specialized medical equipment acquisition.