6515--Echo Bed X Cardiac Imaging Table Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 in Pittsburgh, is seeking to procure two EchoBed X Cardiac Imaging Tables with associated accessories for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The solicitation requires detailed technical specifications including height adjustment between 19-38 inches, a 14x12 inch sonographer section, 2-way drop section, 600-pound patient weight capacity, fold-away handrails, and a memory positioning hand controller. The procurement will be awarded based on best value, considering technical capability, special features, warranty, delivery timeframes, and price, with offerors required to provide an OEM authorization letter if not the original manufacturer. The initial response deadline was January 8, 2025, but has been extended to January 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with vendor questions accepted until January 15, 2025. The solicitation follows NAICS code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and PSC code 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

The solicitation does not have a specific set-aside designation, though the original RFQ mentioned potential consideration for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The manufacturer specified is Medical Positioning Inc., and the procurement includes comprehensive delivery and installation services. The total quantity includes two EchoBed X tables, two sets of fold-away safety handrails, two paper holder and cutter kits, and two patient positioning wedges. Delivery and installation are scheduled for February 10, 2025, with a performance period from January 10, 2025, to March 10, 2025. The delivery location is the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive campus, with specific logistical requirements including delivery access via a 40' box truck, elevator access with 34" doors, and facility-managed disposal of existing tables. The contract also includes comprehensive services such as assembly, removal of existing equipment, and provision of operation and maintenance manuals.