Intent - CENTRELLA SMART BEDS For the Madison VAMC

Please note that this is not a request for proposal nor a request for quote as there is no solicitation document available. Therefore, this is a notice of intent issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs to complete a Delivery/Task Order with Hill-Rom for Centrella Hospital Beds under their FSS Contract. Madison VA Hospital is requesting the purchase 19 new beds for the 4B floor. This bed is widely used throughout the hospital and allows the hospital to keep continuity throughout the different hospital wards.

Standardization of bed is critical in operation for safe patient handling. It also assists with service and repair costs. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) does have an authorized distributors for this product however they do not meet the requirements of the Non-Manufacturer Rule. The proposed action is IAW FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B)Single Source Awards. Information received in response to this special notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The determination to not compete the proposed acquisition is wholly within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for paying on any costs incurred and/or associated with the development of any responses submitted to this notice. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing). Submit questions and/or comments concerning this notice to Matthew Hohl by email Matthew.Hohl@va.gov no later than 11:59p.m. Local Time on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. Subject line shall reference notice of intent 36C25224Q0239 from Contract Opportunities https://www.sam.gov/