W065--Bed and Mattress Rental

Solicitation 36C24627Q0038, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6, seeks a vendor to provide bed and mattress rental and cleaning services for the W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. The scope of work includes the delivery, setup, and removal of standard and bariatric beds, mattresses, and accessories, such as Umano Low Beds, Adapt Air Pro, and Immerse Universal Mattresses, across multiple facility locations including Acute Care, Hospice, and the GEC and CLC. All equipment must be delivered clean and sanitized within 12 hours of a request, maintained to manufacturer specifications, and compliant with ACHC (JACHO) infection control and quality standards. The vendor is also responsible for training clinical staff on the equipment and providing three to five employees cleared for facility identification badges. The contract is a requirements-based agreement with a base period from October 15, 2026, to October 14, 2027, and a total duration not to exceed five years, with deliveries ending no later than October 14, 2031. Award will be based on a best-value determination considering technical capability, past performance, and price, following Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contractor must adhere to strict security and privacy protocols, including VA Handbook 6500.6 for data protection and FIPS 140-2 encryption standards. Invoicing is handled electronically through the VA Financial Service Center. Quotes are due by October 1, 2026, and must include a technical volume, a past performance narrative, and a price schedule.