Mattresses/Pumps Amendment

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is procuring 116 hospital mattresses and corresponding pumps for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System through RFQ 36C25625Q1439. The procurement includes 76 Low-Air-Loss mattresses with microclimate control, 40 foam surface mattresses, and 16 behavioral health mattresses, along with 116 mattress pumps, 16 asset protection liners, and 16 polycarbonate upcharges. The equipment must meet stringent technical requirements including weight capacities of 600-700 pounds, infection control features, pressure redistribution capabilities, and ultra-quiet pump operation. All equipment must be new rather than refurbished and include comprehensive warranty coverage, 24/7 technical support, and training for clinical users and Healthcare Technology Management Specialists. This amendment addresses vendor questions regarding product specifications, quantities, and item numbers, with responses due by September 11, 2025.

This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and falls under NAICS code 337910 (Mattress Manufacturing) and PSC code 6530 (Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies). The contract requires delivery no later than October 31, 2025, with the contractor responsible for transportation, installation, testing, and configuration of all equipment. Performance will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana at the veterans' healthcare facility. The procurement encompasses 116 total units of mattress equipment designed to accommodate diverse patient needs across different healthcare settings, including specialized behavioral health environments. The contractor must provide state-of-the-art technology with features such as RF-welded seams, waterproof antimicrobial covers, and multiple alternation cycle times to ensure patient comfort, safety, and infection control throughout the veterans' healthcare system.