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Hospital Beds & Equipment - Potential Equivalents
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The Indian Health Service, Gallup Service Unit, is conducting market research via a sources-sought notice to identify potential equivalent products for several specialized hospital beds and a vital signs monitor system. The items of interest include advanced ICU beds such as the Progressa+ ICU Bed with features like integrated pulmonary therapy, continuous lateral rotation, and comprehensive nurse call integration; the Centrella Smart+ Bed, a medical-surgical smart bed with fall prevention and real-time alerting capabilities; the Affinity 4 Birthing Bed designed for labor, delivery, and recovery with adjustable positions and emergency features; and the Compella Bariatric Hospital Bed, which supports patients weighing 500 lbs or more with pressure injury prevention and adjustable width. All beds emphasize sophisticated patient monitoring, integrated nurse call systems, built-in scales, permanent IV poles, and additional conveniences like Wi-Fi modules, X-ray sleeves, and oxygen tank holders. Additionally, the notice includes the Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor Wall Mount System, a comprehensive diagnostic and vital sign assessment wall-mounted unit for various clinical settings, equipped with otoscope, ophthalmoscope, vital signs monitoring (NIBP, pulse rate, SpO₂, temperature), touchscreen interface, data management, alarm systems, and connectivity capabilities for integration with electronic medical records. This research effort targets manufacturers and suppliers capable of providing products meeting FDA and hospital-grade safety standards under NAICS code 339113. Interested parties must submit detailed company and product information, including capability statements, socio-economic status, and compliance documentation, by June 9, 2026. This is a non-solicitation notice solely for information gathering to shape acquisition strategies, with no financial obligations for either party.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Gallup, NM, 87301, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Sources-Sought Notice
The Indian Health Service, Gallup Service Unit is issuing this sources-sought notice (SSN) to identify potential equivalents for the following items:
Progressa+ ICU Bed (Product No. P 7500)
Salient Characteristics:
Advanced ICU bed with integrated pulmonary therapy features
Continuous lateral rotation therapy (CLRT) capability
Integrated patient scale and bed exit alarm
Advanced pressure injury prevention surface
Electric controls with backup battery
Integrated nurse call system compatibility (Hillrom)
Bed exit alerts routed to nurse call system
Patient call interface via side rails/handset
Connectivity with existing nurse call infrastructure
Meets FDA and hospital-grade safety standards Caregiver Pendant
Includes multiple integrated clinical and support modules
Core Features & Modules
Patient Care & Therapy
Microclimate management surface
Rotation therapy
Percussion & vibration therapy
Chair egress positioning
Mobility & Handling
IntelliDrive powered transport
Permanent IV pole
Monitoring & Convenience
In-bed scale
Nurse call integration (universal TV & lighting control)
Wi-Fi module (if applicable)
X-ray sleeve
O₂ tank holder size E tanks.
Centrella Smart+ Bed (Product No. P7900)
Salient characteristics:
Medical-surgical smart bed with fall prevention technology
Integrated patient monitoring (bed exit, positioning alerts)
Pressure redistribution surface
Built-in weight scale system
Ergonomic design for staff safety and patient mobility
Full nurse call system integration (Hillrom)
Bed status alerts (exit, brake, siderails) transmitted to nurse call system
Patient call functionality integrated into bed controls
Real-time alerts to staff communication devices (if supported)
Connectivity for data integration (EMR/nurse call interoperability preferred)
Permanent IV pole
Monitoring & Convenience
In-bed scale
Nurse call integration (universal TV & lighting control)
Wi-Fi module (if applicable)
X-ray sleeve
O₂ tank holder size E tanks.
Affinity 4 Birthing Bed
Salient characteristics:
Labor, delivery, recovery (LDR) capable bed
Adjustable positioning for delivery and postpartum care
Removable foot section for delivery
Support for maternal mobility and comfort
Emergency positioning capabilities
Full nurse call system integration (Hillrom)
Patient call access from bed controls
Integration with unit nurse call system for alerts
Permanent IV pole
Monitoring & Convenience
In-bed scale
Nurse call integration (universal TV & lighting control)
Wi-Fi module (if applicable)
X-ray sleeve
O₂ tank holder size E tanks.
Compella Bariatric Hospital Bed
Salient characteristics:
Weight capacity ≥ 500 lbs
Integrated air surface for pressure injury prevention
Expandable width frame
Built-in scale and safety alarms
Full nurse call system integration (Hillrom)
Bed alerts and safety alarms routed to nurse call system
Patient communication interface accessible from bed
Permanent IV pole
Monitoring & Convenience
In-bed scale
Nurse call integration (universal TV & lighting control)
Wi-Fi module (if applicable)
X-ray sleeve
O₂ tank holder size E tanks.
Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor Wall Mount System (Product No. 85NTVX3-US)
Salient characteristics:
The offered product shall:
-Be a wall-mounted integrated diagnostic and vital signs assessment system designed for ambulatory, outpatient, emergency, and clinical healthcare environments.
-Include integrated diagnostic examination instruments consisting of:
-One otoscope
-One ophthalmoscope
-Rechargeable or powered instrument handles permanently mounted within the wall system.
-Provide integrated vital-sign monitoring capabilities including:
-Non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP)
-Pulse rate
-Pulse oximetry (SpO₂)
-Temperature measurement.
-Support adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations.
-Include a color touchscreen display that allows clinicians to view, document, and review patient assessment information.
-Support spot-check and interval monitoring functions for patient vital signs.
-Provide programmable visual and/or audible alarms for monitored parameters.
-Include integrated cord, accessory, and blood pressure cuff management to reduce clutter and maintain an organized patient-care area.
-Support electronic connectivity for transfer of patient data to electronic medical record (EMR/EHR) systems through Ethernet, wireless networking, USB, or equivalent connectivity methods. (Not Necessary)
-Include a minimum of four accessory connectivity ports (USB or equivalent) for peripheral devices and future expansion.
-Operate on standard U.S. commercial power (100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) or equivalent.
-Be capable of documenting and storing patient assessment and vital-sign information for clinical review and recordkeeping.
-Include all hardware, mounting components, cables, sensors, accessories, and software necessary for a fully operational wall-mounted diagnostic and vital-signs assessment system.
-Meet applicable FDA clearance requirements and recognized medical electrical equipment safety standards for clinical use.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 339113- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 800 employees.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Information collected from this notice is purely for market research only and will be used to determine the contracting office’s acquisition strategy including brand name restrictions, competition, set asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request for information.
In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters must be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted and at time of award.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this notice by 10:00AM (MDT) on 6/9/2026 to Rodney Brown, Contract Specialist, at Rodney.Brown@ihs.gov with the subject line “BN-GSUT2-20263146.” Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum:
- Identification of potential equivalents and corresponding manufacturer information.
- Statements/descriptions on how potential equivalents compare against each item’s salient characteristics.
- Company Profile that includes: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone, identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation.
- A brief statement of the company’s capability that relates to the described government requirement. Additional demonstration of capability may include current and past performance history for the same or similar requirement, established contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule, etc.
- Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b).
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.