65--Freedom Hill Headboards/footboards

The Great Lakes Acquisition Center is seeking to establish a sole source contract with Hill Rom Inc. to provide Freedom Hill headboards and footboards specifically for the VA facility in Tomah, Wisconsin. This procurement follows the FAR 6.302-1 guideline, which permits using a single responsible source when no other supplies meet the requirements. The contract will be firm fixed price with delivery terms F.O.B. Destination. Although the contract is intended to be awarded directly to Hill Rom Inc., other firms interested in fulfilling the requirements may submit a capability statement and any supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer by September 21, 2012, to demonstrate their ability to meet the outlined needs. The solicitation is identified under number VA69D12Q1745 and falls within the NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The contracting office handling this procurement is the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contract Office 12 based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Interested parties are directed to send their evidence of capability via email to the designated Contracting Officer at the VA. The effort centers on obtaining specialized medical furnishings for veterans’ health facilities, emphasizing the importance of compliance with specified standards and timely communication before the stated deadline.