6515--STANDARD BEDS AND STANDARD REDUCTION MATTRESSES (VA-20-00077643)

Page 2 of 2 SOURCES SOUGHT: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 6 Network Contracting Office (NCO) is conducting Market Research through this sources sought to help determine the availability of qualified Businesses, registered under NAICS code 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, capable of providing the following: Invacare® G-Series Bed Pkg: G5510, two sets of G30 Full-electric bed with split rails for patient protection at the head and foot of bed Manufacturer: Invacare Corporation Product ID: GBED-58 Or Equal Quantity: 60 U/I: Each IP66 Rating - Water-resistant connections to prevent fluid ingress. Allows all motors to be operated manually in the event of a power outage. Meets IEC 60601-2-52 and FDA requirements. Includes two pairs of the half-length bed rails. Adjustable head and foot sections. Overall Dimensions: 36 x 88 Deck Dimensions: 36 x 80 Safe Working Load: 450 lb. Patient Weight Capacity: 350 lb. Invacare Solace Prevention Mattress, 84" L Zoned

layers of high-density foam to aid in pressure relief for patients at a medium to high risk for pressure ulcers. Manufacturer: Invacare Corporation Product ID: SPS1084 Or Equal Meets FDA requirements. Quantity: 60 U/I: Each Dimensions: 84 x 36 x 6 Patient Weight Capacity: 350 lb. All respondents shall indicate the following: Whether or not they are small business manufacturers of the products they wish to offer, or Whether or not they are distributors of a small business manufacturer. Failure to provide the above information may result in the potential offeror being considered incapable of meeting the VA s needs If the contractor can provide the above items, the contractor shall provide a letter from the manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor/licenser of their products. Failure to submit an authorized distributor letter shall result in the product(s) potentially offered to be considered grey market and shall not be considered technically acceptable. The capability statements received from this market research are for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research. The Government will not assume any costs incurred by the contractor in the preparation of responses. All responses shall be submitted in writing no later than July 14th, 4:00 PM, Eastern, attention: Dallas Thurston, VA Medical Center, 27 Averill Avenue, Hampton, VA 23667. E-mail address: dallas.thurston@va.gov Locations where supplies are needed: VAMC Durham Brand Name References Any and all references to a brand name, model, marketing language or functionality pursuant to a particular manufacturer does not constitute a preference/desire of the Government for any one make or model over any other. The intent of the language contained herein is merely to communicate to industry as to the minimum needs of the Government in the most efficient means possible and does not represent the Governments preference. Brand Name or Equal Submission Instructions For consideration and evaluation of technical acceptability of any product proposed as an or Equal , the Vendor shall submit, with its proposed product, all technical data pertaining to the proposed as an equivalent, for consideration of technical acceptability. Vendors shall be responsible for demonstrating equivalency in a side by side comparison of technical data and shall address how each of the salient characteristics/minimum needs of the Government, as identified in this solicitation, have been met and/or exceeded. Any Vendor, failing to submit such supporting documentation, as required for an or Equal in accordance with this solicitation, shall not be considered. The Government will only review documentation as submitted by Vendors to determine technical acceptance and shall not be held responsible for researching any additional information beyond that information submitted by the Vendor.