Hospital Bed Mattress

Added: Feb 17, 2017 2:33 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is VA256-17-Q-0339_1 and is issued as an (RFQ) Request for Quotation, unless otherwise indicated herein.



The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 750 employees.



G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Drive Jackson, MS 39216 is seeking to purchase the following item:



Sizewise NPT3 Envy Line Mattress System or equal



Must comply with VA Green Purchasing Directive 0058



The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

This procurement is being conducted under the Sub-Part 13.5- Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and the conduct of the procurement will be in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13 or some combination thereof.

Prospective Contractors are required to submit the SF-1449/SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS and complete the following blocks (17a, 30a, b, c, and section B.1, 1. a.) and the Schedule and Supplies.

Prospective Contractors are required to submit two separate documents; one (1) Part A Technical to include the and one (1) Part B Price IAW Schedule B (SF1449). If both Parts are not received, the quote will be considered non-responsive, and will not be considered for award.

Quotes must be electronically submitted on or before the Solicitation close date and time February 24, 2017 12:00 PM CST. No faxed or hand-delivered quotes will be accepted. Submit quotes to Vernester.Ingram@va.gov.

Part A Technical Acceptability will be evaluated on Pass / Fail basis

Top cover must be extreme polycarbonate, polyurethane coated knit with 4-way stretch breathable with a high moisture vapor transfer rate (MVTR)

Must contain Polycarbonate-Polyurethane material blend that offers a bacteriostatic, flame resistant, fluid resistant and tear resistant mattress cover.

Must include sealed seam technology that eliminates stitching to provide a superior fluid barrier.

Must have heel section that is Tapered and designed to further reduce pressure for the sensitive heel area.

Must have a minimum of Twelve vented/foam filled air chambers that are encased in a foam cavity. Foam cavity must also include bolsters at the sides and ends of the mattress, providing added patient stability and positioning.

Must have Phase changing gel in the memory foam topper that keeps a thermal neutral surface temperature of a minimum of 85 degrees for micro-climate management.

Mattress System must be a non-powered zoned pressure redistribution system with the option to be a convertible mattress system that has a minimum capability of delivering 1 in 2 alternating therapy via optional Alternating Air Control Unit that provides a 10, 15, 20 or 25 minute cycle time designed to maintain low interface pressures

Must contain a polyurethane mattress asset protection liner that protects the internal mattress components from cuts, tears and worn covers for infection control concerns.

Minimum 500 lb. Therapeutic Weight Range



Item quoted must meet at the minimum the salient characteristics of item described within the Schedule of Items and Specifications within the SOW. Offeror to provide technical brochures to support functionality features as described within the SOW/Schedule of Items.  In addition, Electronic data or virtual link in order to examine capabilities shall be provided.  Offerors shall provide in detail for each specification that is required that the particular specification is or is not offered with a reference to the quote/brochure/data provided that the specification required is in fact offered.  If offering a product that specified herein, the vendors are required to provide descriptive literature in sufficient detail to determine if the items quoted are technically acceptable. Offeror shall also provide evidence of being an Authorized Reseller (Distributor) for product offered.  This can be substantiated with a link to Manufacturer s web site that supports offeror s distributorship or other proof from the manufacturer.

If contractor fails to provide sufficient information, the quote will be deemed not acceptable and will not be further evaluated.