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6530--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL HOSPITAL ICU BEDS 36C25626Q0481

Solicitation 36C25626Q0481 Copied Notice ID 5a47ee480852439d950560184a286def Copied VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF — 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)
SAM.gov
Posted
Mar 06, 2026
Deadline
Mar 20, 2026
Set-aside
None
NAICS
339113
PSC
6530

Summary

AI-generated · Mar 09, 2026

Brand-name-or-equal Baxter/Hill-Rom Progressa+ ICU Bed System, 10 units, must be new and delivered with installation, training, and two copies of operator and service manuals to the VA facility in North Little Rock, AR. The beds must include the Progressa+ frame with StayInPlace patient migration technology, advanced surface with comfort and microclimate features, medication and monitoring options (e.g., multiple control interfaces, bed exit alarms, and integrated oxygen/tank holders), radiolucent deck, 6-inch casters, X-ray sleeve compatibility, and related standard and listed options (e.g., 36" frame width, 40" wide surface, and associated accessories). Manufacturer identification (OEM and part number P7501A000032), warranty details, and whether the item is brand-name or an equivalent are needed. Vendor delivery is FOB destination, with setup, training, and two sets of manuals included.

This is a market research/sources-sought notice to assess the availability and capability of qualified sources, including SDVOSBs, VOSBs, small businesses, and large businesses, to supply the ICU beds. Respondents should provide a capability statement addressing whether you are the manufacturer or an authorized distributor, proof of authorization if not the manufacturer, country of origin, and a courtesy quote to assist in evaluating price reasonableness for any potential set-aside determinations. The government is gathering information for planning; if a formal solicitation is issued, it will be posted on the standard government procurement channels.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs, Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) and other small businesses interested and capable of providing the items requested, as well as any large business interested and capable. This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE is in support of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR is for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential contractors with capability to provide the requirement described below. This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only. This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response to this notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the market research. Results will be used to determine if a set aside is appropriate for this requirement. The intended contract is a firm-fixed price purchase. Interested parties shall provide, at a minimum, the following information: 1) . Company name, address, point of contact, and point of contact email address and phone number. 2) SAM.gov UEI 3) The Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113 (Surgical & Appliance & Supplies Manufacturing). To qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs the largest a firm can be is no more than 800 employees. Please indicate whether your company is a Small Business, SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business manufacturer, Other Small Business, or Large Business and whether you are the manufacturer of the item listed below? 5. If you are not a manufacturer, only authorized representative/providers/distributors of the manufacturer will be considered. Please provide a proof of authorized dealer or reseller letter from the manufacturer. If a nonmanufacturer, will vendor provide the items of a small business manufacturer? 6. If you are the manufacturer, do you have any designated or authorized distributors or resellers? If so, please provide their name, telephone number, and point of contact and size status (if available). 7. Please provide the manufacturing country of origin. 8. This is a brand name or equal requirement. Please identify manufacturer name (OEM) and manufacturer part number, as well as any warranty information, for the proposed equipment. Equipment must be new; no used or refurbished equipment is acceptable. 9. Please provide a courtesy quote in response to this request to assist in evaluating price reasonableness for any set-aside determination. 10. Please provide any existing Government Contract Number and the contract scope and expiration date. It is the intent of the Government to use the information gathered from this Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the Contracting Opportunities website located at www.sam.gov or GSA eBuy. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, is looking to obtain information on vendors who can provide the product as outlined below. This is an Unrestricted/Open Market Brand Name or Equal Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice. Delivery Address: CAVHS 2200 Fort Roots Drive Building 182 (Warehouse) NLR, Arkansas 72114 **Draft Salient Characteristics** Item: Brand Name or Equal Baxter/Hill-Rom Progressa + ICU Bed System (Qty 10) Standard features required: Flex-A-Foot Retractable Foot Control SlideGuard Frame Technology 30/45 Degree Head of Bed Alarm Night Light Hands Free Emergency CPR Trendelenburg Point of Care Siderail Controls Obstacle Detect System Drainage Bag Holders Four IV Sockets Patient Controls Backlighting Push Handles Bed Controls Line Manager PPM 3 Level Advanced Bed Exit Foot Controls Module Oxygen Tank Holder Point of Care Touch Screen on Both Sides 6" Casters Radiolucent Deck Included Options: Included Options: 36" Frame Width StayInPlace Patient Migration Includes Cont. Low Pressure English Language Labels Voltage: 120 Power Plug: NEMA5-15P (US) Accessory Outlet Caregiver Pendant X-Ray Sleeve In-Bed Scale O2 Tank Holder Module 107.95mm and 112.7mm Wi-Fi Module Open Market Frame Part Number: P7501A000032 ICU Bed System must have Progressa + Bed Frame Chair Egress Position Patient exit assist. Patient Migration System (Stay in Place tech) attached study how it cuts down on patient movement and migration in the bed which effects shear and friction on the skin. Percussion and Vibration Therapies. Advanced Microclimate technology not just LAL for heat but also remove moisture. Comfort Adjust on the Surface Allows you to control the comfort on the surface in different sections. Sleep mode on the surface Softens automatic adjustments for 8 hrs. Opti-rest - Supplies a wave like movement on the surface to help relax the patient. 3 mode bed exit alarm standard. Integrated dual Oxygen Tank Holder. Caregiver foot controls. 40 Wide Surface Option Proning Accessory X-ray Cassette Sleeve and Radiolucent Deck Vendor will provide delivery FOB destination, set-up, training, and (2) copies of Operator s and Service Manuals If your business is interested and capable of meeting this requirement, please send the capability statement (Responses to #1 through #10) outlined above and a courtesy market research quote to Arlene A. Blade at arlene.blade@va.gov no later than 8:00 am (CST) on March 20, 2026. Please include SSN Number 36C25626Q0481 Hospital ICU Bed in the subject line of your email response. NO TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

From Sources Sought posted on Mar 06, 2026

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Details

Solicitation number 36C25626Q0481
Notice ID 5a47ee480852439d950560184a286def
Notice type Sources Sought
Product / Service (PSC) 6530
NAICS 339113
Place of performance North Little Rock, AR
Archive date Jun 18, 2026

Award Information

Awardees
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Documents

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Contacts

primary
Arlene A. Blade

Contracting Officer

Email

Phone

Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
2200 Fort Roots Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72114
USA

Dates

Posted Mar 06, 2026 5 months ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 1 day ago
Due Mar 20, 2026 4 months ago