6515--Inflatable Patient Repositioning Off Loading System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking Inflatable Patient Repositioning Off Loading Systems through an unrestricted full and open competition solicitation. The Request for Quote (RFQ 36C26225Q0753) requires 400 boxes of multifunction air assist devices, with 5 units per box, to be delivered at 10 boxes per week. Qualified vendors must submit an Authorized Distributor Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer and complete the Trade Agreements Certificate, which prioritizes U.S.-made or designated country products. Technical requirements specify the patient repositioning systems must be full-length, breathable, x-ray and MRI compatible, wipeable, and reusable for one patient, with features like color-coded strap attachments. Electronic quotes must be submitted by Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM PT, with evaluation criteria focused on meeting the detailed technical specifications and trade agreement compliance.

The solicitation is not designated with any specific set-aside and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract under NAICS Category 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The place of performance is the VA San Diego Healthcare System Supply Warehouse located in San Diego, California 92161. The contract period of performance will be 365 days from the award effective date, with a procurement strategy targeting medical equipment that is compatible with existing facility infrastructure like air supply systems, floor and ceiling lifts, and evacuation devices. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 400 boxes of specialized medical repositioning systems, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The solicitation emphasizes technical compatibility, trade agreement compliance, and the ability to provide a standardized, high-quality medical repositioning solution for patient care.