J065--Pre-Solicitation/Sources Sought Notice – Stryker Bed Cords reconfiguration

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is seeking qualified contractors to configure and enable connectivity of 120 Stryker medical-surgical beds to the nurse call light system at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, Arkansas. The procurement requires OEM-trained and certified technicians to perform reconfiguration on existing beds to ensure full compatibility with the facility's Westcom nurse call system. Interested contractors must demonstrate authorization as a distributor or seller with OEM evidence, provide proof of similar government contract experience, and confirm availability under government contract vehicles including GWAC, GSA Schedule, IDIQ, or BPA. The government will award a competitive, firm fixed-price contract under NAICS code 811210 and PSC J065, with responses due by April 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time submitted via email to Carmyn.Williams@va.gov. Evaluation will be based on contractor capability statements, small business certifications if applicable, and demonstrated experience with similar work for government entities.

This Pre-Solicitation/Sources Sought Notice involves no set-aside designation and does not identify any current incumbents or incumbent contractors. The notice does not specify an award value or budget range for this procurement. The scope of work encompasses OEM-certified reconfiguration of all 120 beds, installation or adjustment of proprietary firmware and communication modules, verification of integrated functions including patient call buttons and bed exit alarms, functional testing with facility staff present, and comprehensive documentation with serial number verification. The contractor must complete all work within 90 business days following contract award, perform services onsite during normal business hours without disrupting patient care, achieve 100 percent operability before acceptance, and provide training to the facility's Biomedical Engineering staff. This is a sources sought notice for market research and planning purposes only and does not obligate the government to award a contract or reimburse respondents for preparation costs.