Vanguard - pillow top mattress

The District of Columbia is seeking to procure 350 twin x-long pillow top mattresses through a competitive solicitation with a specific technical specification. The mattresses must measure 39 x 80 inches with an 8-inch depth, featuring a 312 coil count and 13-gauge coil thickness. The specification requires a 360-degree border rod with 9-gauge construction, 2 inches of 3ILD polyurethane foam upholstery, and a cotton-polyester blend fabric quilt. The procurement opportunity was posted on February 16, 2011, with proposals due by February 24, 2011, indicating a relatively short response window of approximately one week. The contract opportunity is identified by the unique tracking number 66c85f74829eb5d869075f78, which suggests a structured procurement process for standardized institutional bedding, potentially for correctional facilities, dormitories, or other government-managed housing environments.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard government contract opportunity open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the precise mattress specifications. The quantity of 350 units indicates a substantial order that would likely require a manufacturer with significant production capacity and quality control capabilities. No incumbent vendor information is provided, nor are there explicit details about integration requirements or existing infrastructure. The procurement does not specify a total contract value or budget range, though the volume suggests a potentially significant financial opportunity for the selected vendor. Interested manufacturers would need to carefully review the technical requirements, demonstrate the ability to produce mattresses matching the exact specifications, and submit a competitive proposal within the brief response timeframe.