6515--Echocardiography Cardiac Exam Beds

Veterans Integrated Service Network 19, Department of Veterans Affairs, intends to procure four echocardiography cardiac exam beds for the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, with responses to this sources sought notice due by August 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM CST. No set-aside applies.

The VA is conducting market research under NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, 1,000 employee size standard) to identify potential sources and assess compliance with Veterans First Contracting Program regulations. The RFI requires written responses addressing work distribution percentages, primary performance responsibility, subcontractor reliance, similarly situated entities, subcontracting limitations compliance, manufacturer status, authorization documentation, Buy American Act compliance, and Trade Agreements Act compliance.

Beds must be high-capacity, electrically adjustable exam tables designed for cardiac procedures with a 13" × 13" imaging drop section, 13" × 13" wedge section, electric height adjustment from 19" to 38", electric Fowler positioning, hand and foot controls, five individually locking casters, 600 lbs. lift capacity, 900 lbs. load capacity, and dimensions of 76" length by 30" width. Optional features include low column, wrap-around headrail, power wedge, power drop section, and three-function foot controls. All beds must be upholstered in blue and withstand clinical-grade disinfectants.

The vendor is responsible for manufacturing, quality assurance, factory testing, and dock-to-dock shipping with materials handling; onsite assembly, installation, or setup is not required. Lead time is no more than 12 weeks, with warranty coverage according to manufacturer policy. All respondents must register in SAM; Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Businesses must register with the SBA VetCert Registry. Responses should be submitted to thomas.parsons2@va.gov.