6530--Brand Name or Equal Baxter/Hill-Rom Progressa + ICU Bed System
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 16 in Ridgeland, Mississippi, has awarded Contract Number 36C25626Q0546 for the procurement of 10 Hill-Rom Progressa+ ICU Bed Systems, with optional enhancements totaling $437,844.50. The base unit includes the P7501A000032 ICU bed system, and optional add-ons such as ventilator integration, enhanced monitoring, remote alarm management, telemetry upgrade, and infection control retrofit are included under this award. Deliveries are required to be completed no later than 90 days after receipt of order, with an expected turnaround of six to eight weeks, and must be shipped to the CAVHS Warehouse at 2200 Fort Roots Drive, Building 182, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The contract specifies that all systems must be original equipment manufacturer products, authenticated through OEM part numbers, CAGE codes, and valid authorization letters, with strict prohibitions against counterfeit or gray market items. The contract contains multiple federal and VA-specific clauses focused on supply chain integrity and compliance, including restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment under Section 889 of the NDAA FY2019 and prohibitions on products from entities like Kaspersky Lab under NDAA FY2018 Section 1634. Contractors must conduct quarterly reviews of the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act list in SAM.gov and report any non-compliant items within 72 hours, providing full details of origin, manufacturer, functionality, and mitigation actions. Commercial item acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12 apply, with evaluation based on technical compliance—including authorized distributor status and adherence to product specifications—and price, with both factors considered equally important, indicating a trade-off process. Payment is handled exclusively through the VA’s eInvoice system using X12 EDI format, with electronic funds transfer mandated under FAR 52.232-33. The Contracting Officer, Arlene A. Blade, is the sole point of contact for all administrative, technical, and compliance matters, and no COR has been designated. Compliance with Trade Agreements Certification is required, with country-of-origin data for non-domestic components to be submitted in a fill-in table. Deviations exist for clauses requiring maintenance of SAM registration, HUBZone preferences, and security exclusions, and the contract prohibits the use of internal confidentiality agreements that impede whistleblower rights.
General Info
Contract Value
$437,844.5Place of Performance
MS, USASet-Aside
Awardee
HILL-ROM, INC.Award Issued Date
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Salient Characteristics:
36 Frame Width Must have in bed scale Must have foot of bed egress (Chair Egress position) Must have chest physiotherapy Must have a 5th wheel electric drive system Must have permanent IV pole Must have the ability to work with the current patient helpers (trapeze) Must have an integrated oxygen holder Must have hands-free emergency CPR and Trenelenburg Must have a maximum weight capacity of 500lbs Must have Continuous lateral rotation therapy and/or Percussion & Vibration Must have Nurse call, Universal TV & Lighting Must have intellidrive with 6 casters (allows a single caregiver to transport patient) Must include Wi-Fi Module Must have X-Ray Sleeve
40 Frame Width Must have in bed scale Must have foot of bed egress (chair Egress position) Must have chest physiotherapy Must have a 5th wheel electric drive system Must have permanent IV pole Must have the ability to work with the current patient helpers (trapeze) Must have an integrated oxygen holder Must have hands-free emergency CPR and Trenelenburg Must have a maximum weight capacity of 500lbs Must have Continuous lateral rotation therapy and/or Percussion & Vibration Must have Nurse call, Universal TV & Lighting Must have intellidrive with 6 casters (allows a single caregiver to transport patient) Must include Wi-Fi Module Must have X-Ray Sleeve Delivery shall be FOB Destination: no later than 90 days after receipt of order (ARO). Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: CAVHS 2200 Fort Roots Drive Building 182 (Warehouse) North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114 Postal Code: 72114 Country: UNITED STATES
All quoters shall submit the following: Quotes should be emailed to contact@example.gov and received no later than 1:00 PM CST, May 11, 2026. Email subject line shall include, RFQ 36C25626Q0546 IBNOE ICU HOSPITAL BEDS . Quotes may be submitted on this document, or the vendors own form and must include the completed Trade Agreements Certificate 52.225-6, and if not the manufacturer, provide an authorized distributor letter. Any offer that does not provide supporting documentation may be considered non-responsive. Required Supporting Documentation: Trade Agreement Certificate Authorized distributor letter if not the manufacturer Enough documentation that demonstrates product meets/exceeds the required salient characteristics of the desired brand above. Quote that includes the delivery date for which the product can be delivered. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail no later than 8:00 AM CST on May 1, 2026 to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Arlene A. Blade Contracting Officer contact@example.gov
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