Request for Information This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI in accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). The purpose of this RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, service disabled veteran owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 339113. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on FBO and/or ebuy. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI in accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). No solicitation document is available at this time; this notice is to acquire information only. PLEASE PROVIDE ALL RESPONSE TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST NO LATER THAN BUSINESS 10:00am (CDT) April 16, 2019 52.215-3 -- Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although proposal and offeror are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This sources sought is issued for the purpose of conducting market research to identify vendors that are capable and qualified to provide Adjustable Beds General Requirements The VA-Nebraska - Western Iowa Health Care System has a requirement for: QTY -5 High/Low Specialty Beds Salient Characteristics Max weight capacity of 600 lbs. 10" Maximum low height. 5'' dual casters with central brake One hand release siderail One step Trendelenburg Patient control lockout 5'' Minimum under-bed clearance at lowest height of bed for lifts & overbed tables. Built-in scale accuracy with accuracy of 0.5% with accuracy maintained in any bed or patient position (including Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg). Built-in bed exit alarm system with 3 sensitivity levels with auto-arm mode that activates bed exit system automatically when the patient gets in bed. Bed exit side view lights integrated in corner bumpers to provide color-coded indication of bed exit activities. Log of weight measurements and bed exit activities created automatically. Integrated one-step 3 position bed extender that adjusts sleep surface to 80 /84 /90 . Boostless Backrest System to reduce sliding during bed activation and minimize the need to reposition patient in the bed. Compliant with IEC 60601-2-52 & HBSW guidelines on 1-7 Zones of Safety & Entrapment. Integrated battery backup automatically engages during a power failure. (4) one-hand side rail release with dampening motion and built-in color-coded safety status indicator. Side rails that do not touch the floor, even at lowest height. Seamless and smooth surfaces without cracks or holes to maximize infection control. Flat mattress deck and open architecture to simplify cleaning and mattress installation Responses to this notice must include the following information: Mark your responses as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. Prospective Contractors are reminded that in accordance with FAR Subpart 4.11 they shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in SAM prior to award of a contract. SAM is located at http://www.sam.gov and consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. There is NO cost to use SAM. Company Name: Address: DUNS NAICS Code(s) Contact Name: Phone No: Email: Company Website: Business size information Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Vetbiz Verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Vetbiz Verified Veteran Owned Small Business Has your company worked with VA or any other Federal Government Agency Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Holder Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to
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