6515--Medical Mattresses and Control Units

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking medical mattresses and control units for the Big Spring VA Medical Center in Texas. The solicitation, identified as 36C25725Q0228, requires 40 total medical mattresses: 28 standard units (84"L x 36"W x 7"H) with 500 lb weight capacity and 12 bariatric units (84"L x 42"W x 7"H) with 750 lb weight capacity. Key contract requirements include delivery, installation, staff training, and debris removal within 30 days of award, with a preference for USA-made products. Vendors must be registered in SAM and VetCert with active Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification by the quote due date. The mattresses must include specific features such as pressure redistribution, alternating pressure modes, and lateral rotation capabilities, with a mandatory 5-year warranty for mattresses and 2-year warranty for control units.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, limiting competition to qualified SDVOSB vendors. The place of performance is located at 300 W Veterans Blvd, Big Spring, TX 79720, with quotes due by January 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. The NAICS category is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), and the PSC category is 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). The contracting officer for this opportunity is Tammy Wilson, who will oversee the procurement process. While specific award values are not disclosed, the solicitation involves the procurement of 40 medical mattresses and control units, representing a targeted medical equipment replacement or upgrade for the VA medical facility. Vendors must be prepared to meet stringent product specifications, warranty requirements, and delivery timelines to be considered for this contract.