7195--Mental Health Mattresses for Tampa VA Mental Health Clinic

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 8 in Tampa, Florida, is procuring 54 standard behavioral health mattresses and 6 bariatric behavioral health mattresses for use within the Mental Health Domiciliary Program at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. The requirement specifies Comfortex brand or equal mattresses with precise physical characteristics, including dimensions of 35x80x6.5 inches and 42x80x7 inches respectively, featuring anti-tamper, ligature-resistant designs with no handles, vents, or zippers. The mattresses must meet DOC FF-4-72 fire safety standards and have a moisture vapor transmission rate of 1.63 gms/hr/m² or less. The scope encompasses full lifecycle management including procurement, delivery, installation, removal of existing units, disposal, and staff training on proper cleaning and maintenance. Deliveries must occur between July 1, 2026, and November 30, 2026, at the designated location in Tampa, with all shipping costs inclusive under FOB destination terms. All deliveries require 48 to 72 hours advance coordination with the designated point of contact and cannot be made on federal holidays. This solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, with only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA’s VIP database eligible to respond. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and meet stringent representation and certification requirements, including compliance with the Buy American Act, prohibitions against trafficking in persons, service contract labor standards, and limitations on subcontracting. Proposals must be submitted electronically as a single PDF by June 19, 2026, including a completed SF 1449, technical description with product documentation, pricing, warranty terms, past performance details, and all necessary certifications, with no hyperlinks permitted. Evaluation will focus on technical acceptability and total proposed price, with award made to the most advantageous offer per FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). Upon delivery, mattresses must be inspected and accepted, with the contractor responsible for correcting any nonconformance at no additional cost and providing warranty support. All contractual obligations are subject to federal regulations, including accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, electronic fund transfers for payment, and compliance with procurement integrity statutes, with claims and disputes governed by FAR clauses including 52.212-4, 52.222