Hines VAMC bed extenders (stryker)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, is soliciting quotes for 70 units of Stryker S3 bed extenders specifically designed for use with existing inpatient beds at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. The bed extenders must meet strict specifications including adjustable length capabilities (76-84 inches), a minimum 600-pound weight capacity, easy attachment and detachment without specialized tools, secure locking mechanisms, and surfaces that are hypoallergenic and easily cleanable. Additionally, the extenders must comply with all applicable FDA and Joint Commission health and safety requirements, feature entrapment prevention, integrated cushioning, and lightweight construction for easy transport. The solicitation does not specify formal evaluation criteria beyond the requirement that products meet the stated technical specifications and regulatory standards. The offer due date is February 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST, with quotes to be submitted electronically to Vernise L. Newton at vernise.newton@va.gov.

This procurement is set aside 100 percent for small business concerns under the North American Industry Classification System code 339112 (Medical, Dental, and Surgical Instrument and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractor or current supplier is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract represents a one-time fixed-price purchase for fiscal year 2026 with no stated budget range, though the quantity of 70 units suggests a moderate acquisition value. Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order, and invoices must be submitted electronically with payment via electronic funds transfer to the Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas. The place of performance is Hines, Illinois 60141, with the contract administered by the Great Lakes Acquisition Center located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.