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Page 2 of 9 Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES... Page 2 of 9 Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339113 and GSA Schedule A-69. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide hospital beds for several VA Medical Centers. The Veterans Health Administration is considering a multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement for VISNs 1,2,4, & 5 for hospital beds. Statement of Work Hospital Bed BPAs REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to outline the technical specifications and responsibilities of the awarded Vendor, in relation to the provision, integration, and implementation of hospital bed replacement at VA Medical Centers within Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) 1, 2, 4 and 5. The VA facilities shall require removal of the existing hospital beds in the below locations, and installation and implementation of the new replacement beds and applicable equipment. The Vendor shall provide all necessary tools, equipment/hardware, installation, maintenance, warranty, project management support, training and shipping in accordance with this SOW. The primary goals are to achieve enhancement of patient safety, standardization, safety protocols, reduction in labor, and overall improvement of patient care. In addition, these beds will expand the capacity and capability of current clinical workflow, improve patient safety and handling, increase patient satisfaction, and provide consistent and reliable end user experience at point of care. Critical Care DEFINITION: A powered adjustable hospital bed is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a bed with a built-in electric motor and remote controls that can be operated to adjust the height and surface contour of the bed. The device includes movable and latching side rails as well as surfaces (i.e., mattresses). Compatible with multiple bed accessories. Critical Care INTENDED USE: General-purpose powered adjustable hospital beds are used for an adult patient on an inpatient critical care unit for resting and sleeping, and also during recuperation and/or medical treatments (e.g., alternating pressure). Medical/Surgical DEFINITION: A powered adjustable hospital bed is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a bed with a built-in electric motor and remote controls that can be operated to adjust the height and surface contour of the bed. The device includes movable and latching side rails as well as surfaces (i.e., mattresses). Compatible with multiple bed accessories. Medical Surgical INTENDED USE: General-purpose powered adjustable hospital beds are used for an adult patient on an inpatient hospital and/or extended care unit for resting and sleeping, and also during recuperation and/or medical treatments (e.g., alternating pressure). Bariatric DEFINITION: A bariatric powered adjustable hospital bed is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a bed with a built-in electric motor and remote controls that can be operated to adjust the height and surface contour of the bed. The device includes movable and latching side rails as well as surfaces (i.e., mattresses). Compatible with multiple bed accessories. Bariatric INTENDED USE: General-purpose powered adjustable hospital beds are used for a bariatric adult patient on an inpatient unit for resting and sleeping, and also during recuperation and/or medical treatments (e.g., alternating pressure). Long-Term Care DEFINITION: A powered adjustable extended care bed is a device intended for care purposes that consists of a bed with a built-in electric motor and remote controls that can be operated to adjust the height and surface contour of the bed. The device includes removable and latch-able side rails as well as surfaces (i.e., mattresses). Compatible with multiple bed accessories. Long-Term Care INTENDED USE: General-purpose powered adjustable extended care beds are used for an adult patient on an extended care unit for resting and sleeping, and also during recuperation and/or medical treatments. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities regarding the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling, and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. (9) A list of the bed types which your company anticipates offering. NOTE: Any bed type offered must meet all of the listed requirements pertaining to that bed type. _______Critical Care _______Medical Surgical _______Bariatric _______Long Term Care (10) Which brand(s) of bed do you anticipate offering? Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Zachary.Altner@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. All equipment shall be new and not recertified nor refurbished. The quantities below are estimates for your reference. Each task order awarded against the BPA will provide exact quantities. Estimated Quantities VISN 1 Stations Critical Care Medical/ Surgical Bariatric Long-Term Care 402 Maine VA Medical Center 1 VA Center Augusta, ME 04330 10 75 5 20 405 White River Junction VA Medical Center 215 North Main Street White River Junction, VT 05009 9 42 4 0 518 Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital 200 Springs Road Bedford, MA 01730 0 45 6 50 523 VA Boston Healthcare System - Brockton 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301 0 160 17 0 523 VA Boston Healthcare System - West Roxbury 1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 50 94 0 0 650 VA Manchester 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104 0 7 0 33 631 VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053 0 43 4 30 650 VA Providence 830 Chalkstone Ave Providence, RI 02908 14 71 2 0 689 VA Connecticut Healthcare System - West Haven 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516 30 92 2 18 113 629 40 151 Estimated Quantities VISN 2 Stations Critical Care Medical/ Surgical Bariatric Long-Term Care 526 New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network 130 W. Kingsbridge Road, Building 16 Bronx, NY 10468 5 80 5 74 528 VA Western New York Healthcare System - Buffalo 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 18 125 5 14 528A4 Batavia VA Medical Center 222 Richmond Avenue Batavia, NY 14020-1227 0 27 4 75 528A5 Canandaigua VA Medical Center 400 Fort Hill Avenue Canandaigua, NY 14424 0 5 7 99 528A6 Bath VA Medical Center 76 Veterans Avenue Bath, NY 14810 24 37 12 77 528A7 Syracuse VA Medical Center 800 Irving Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210 3 174 0 3 528A8 Albany Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 10 128 11 0 561 VA New Jersey Healthcare System - East Orange 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018 1 89 4 119 620 VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System - Castle Point 41 Castle Point Rd Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 0 0 1 54 620 VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System - Montrose 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose, NY 10548 0 0 1 54 630 VA NY Harbor Healthcare System - Brooklyn 800 Poly Place Brooklyn, NY 11209 34 199 0 183 632 Northport VA Medical Center 79 Middleville Road Northport, NY 11768 20 192 0 7 115 1056 50 705 Estimated Quantities VISN 4 Stations Critical Care Medical/ Surgical Bariatric Long-Term Care 460 Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805 5 71 10 0 503 Altoona VA Medical Center 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona, PA 16602 0 45 10 0 529 Butler VA Health Care System 353 North Duffy Road Butler, PA 16001 0 34 0 38 542 Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 0 40 5 1 562 Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie, PA 16504 0 32 23 0 595 Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 South Lincoln Avenue Lebanon, PA 17042 65 20 10 10 642 Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 36 156 33 0 646 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - University Drive University Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15240 0 50 10 0 646 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - H.J. Heinz 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 0 228 1 0 693 Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center 1111 East End Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 16 140 11 7 122 816 113 56 Estimated Quantities VISN 5 Stations Critical Care Medical/ Surgical Bariatric Long-Term Care 512 VA Maryland Healthcare System 10 N Greene St Baltimore, MD 21201 4 5 0 0 512A5 Perry Point VA Medical Center 515 Broad Street Perry Point, MD 21902-9998 0 0 0 0 512GD Loch Raven VA Medical Center 3901 The Alameda Baltimore, MD 21218-2100 0 0 0 0 517 Beckley VA Medical Center 200 Veterans Ave Beckley WV 25801-6444 0 5 2 0 540 Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center 1 Medical Center Drive Clarksburg WV 26301 0 1 0 0 581 Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center 1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington WV 25704 0 68 0 0 613 Martinsburg VA Medical Center 510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg WV 25405 0 0 0 1 688 Washington DC VA Medical Center 50 Irving Street, NW Washington DC 20422 0 1 0 0 4 80 2 1 BED REQUIREMENTS Bed frame general requirements Bed shall accept a variety of surfaces (i.e., mattresses) that reduce pressure, shear, friction and moisture. The bed will be manufactured to avoid injuries (i.e., pinch points, skin tears). A list of all compatible surfaces (i.e., mattresses) shall be provided that includes: manufacturer, model, mattress type, dimensions (i.e., length, width, and height), and patient weight capacity. Bed frame with a compatible surface (i.e., mattress) shall meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration s (FDA s) Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment, issued on March 10, 2006, which includes the following dimensional limits: Zone 1 (within the rail) less than 120mm; Zone 2 (under the rail, between rail supports or next to a single rail support) less than 120mm; Zone 3 (between rail and mattress) less than 120mm; Zone 4 (under the rail at the ends of the rail) less than 60mm AND greater than 60° angle. Open architectural frame that will accept any emergency evacuation device. Bed frame with a compatible surface (i.e., mattress) shall meet the IEC/EN 60601-2-52 bed standard, which includes the following additional dimensional limits: Zone 5 (between split bed rails) less than 120 mm or greater than 318 mm; Zone 6 (between the end of the rail and the side edge of the head or foot board) less than 120 mm; Zone 7 (between the head or foot board and the mattress end) less than 120 mm. Bed deck shall not contain springs. All bed casters should be steerable and dual-locking (preferred not required). Bed casters should be at least 5 inches in diameter (preferred not required). Bed floor-to-frame clearance should be no less than 4.5 inches before any options are installed (preferred not required). Bed should be compatible with 120V AC power, be supplied with a hospital-grade NEMA 5-15P style power plug, and have a straight, uncoiled cord. Bed should be equipped with all cabling required to integrate with headwall. Critical Care beds should have bumpers at all four (4) corners to prevent impact damage. Bed frame dimension requirements Bed length shall be no less than 80 inches and no more than 95 inches Bed length shall be electronically adjustable to an additional 12 inches (±2 inches). Bed width shall be no less than 36 inches. Bariatric beds should be width adjustable such that the maximum width of the bed is between 40 inches and 53 inches wide. Bed shall have a fully motorized general-purpose electric bed frame capable of adjusting bed height and surface position. Bed deck shall descend to a minimum height of 16 inches and rise to a height of 30 inches. Weight Requirements Critical Care, Medical/Surgical and Long-term care beds shall support at least a maximum patient weight of 500 pounds Bariatric beds shall support at least a maximum patient weight of a 1000 pounds Bed shall be prominently labeled to identify maximum patient weight capacity. Rail Requirements End rails (i.e., headboard and footboard) shall be removable without the use of tools. Side rails shall be attached to the bed frame Side rails shall be single hand release and able to be manually raised and lowered and may be half-length or quarter length. Rails shall not impede patient positioning, mobility, and comfort. Operation or removal of bed rails shall not create pinch points or sharp edges. Rails should be rated to the max capacity of the bed Control Requirements Bed shall have separate controls for the patient and the hospital staff (e.g., nurse or caregiver). Bed controls shall be integrated into the side rail(s) or contained within a separate hand pendant and are identified with words or symbols. Bed controls shall be sealed against fluid penetration. Bed controls shall be of the momentary-contact type. Bed controls shall NOT be of the walk-away type. Bed remote control should be physically attached to the frame. Bed controls shall include controls for patient lockout and special bed positions (e.g. Trendelenburg, Reverse Trendelenburg, Chair). Caregiver bed controls shall have lockout switches that are inaccessible to the patient and disable the patient bed controls. Bed controls should be illuminated and identified with clearly visible symbols that allows for ease of use (preferred not required). Feature Requirements Bed shall have a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) control function that within 10 seconds (i.e., a period of time of no more than 10 seconds) adjusts the bed to a flat and stable position for the administration of CPR in the event of an emergency. CPR function/quick release is clearly marked, at the head of the bed, on the right and left sides and is not power dependent. CPR function shall be accessible without moving the patient, side or end rails, or any other accessory or component attached to the bed frame. CPR function shall be easily engaged using only one hand in a single motion. Bed shall have an exit-alarm feature. Bed Exit Alarms shall only be able to be engaged and disengaged by staff; patient shall not have accessibility. Bed Exit Alarms shall have an audible alarm and can be integrated into a hospital communication/call system (Reference Nurse Call Table under letter J) in which the alarm will sound via the call system at a central station and a call light will illuminate over the patient room door. Nurse Call feature shall be clearly visible with symbols and/or text, and easily accessible to the patient. Nurse Call feature may be integrated into the side rails and/or contained in a separate hand held pendant. Bed integrated patient scale shall measure to weight capacity of bed. Critical Care, Medical/Surgical and Bariatric beds shall have integrated patient scale system with memory capability with ability to measure weight in kilograms and pounds in multiple positions. Critical Care and Medical/Surgical beds shall have an automatic contour feature (also referred to as auto-contour and automatic knee break) that simultaneously bends the knee section of the bed when the head section is raised. Critical Care, Medical/Surgical and Bariatric beds should have integrated power assist drive (preferred but not required). Bed should have built in 120 V power outlet. Bed shall have a feature (e.g. neutral) for ease in transporting and is not dependent on power. Bed shall allow for transportation in an elevated position. Bed should have a central brake system that is engaged and disengaged by foot control (preferred but not required). Bed should have safety locking mechanism/alert for brakes (preferred but not required). Critical Care, Medical/Surgical and Bariatric beds shall be capable of special bed positions, such as the chair /cardiac chair position or Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg. Bed should have chair and side egress for increased mobility. Changes in bed positions shall be conducted using electrical controls (i.e., head of bed and foot of bed are raised or lowered via use of bed controls). Bed should allow lifts and other equipment beneath the bed deck in multiple positions. Bed should have at least two (2) IV Pole Holders. Bed shall have separate anchors clearly marked and designed for restraints. All accessory attachment points must be clearly marked and dedicated for intended use. Critical Care beds should have a removable pendant with caregiver controls for use by the caregiver to adjust bed settings. Critical Care, Medical/Surgical and Bariatric beds should have foot of bed controls with a patient lockout feature. Position Requirements Powered low chair positioning/Chair Setting (preferred but not required) Bed should electrically retract & extend (preferred but not required). Bed should be adjustable such that Trendelenburg and reverse-Trendelenburg elevations are at least +/- 10 degrees from parallel. Bariatric beds should have a stand assist or chair/sit to stand-early ambulation capability Bariatric beds should have an automated lateral rotation feature Cleaning Requirements Bed shall be able to be cleaned using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended 10% bleach cleaning solution for disinfection. Bed frame shall withstand heat of 160°F for up to 4 hours Standard Regulation Requirements Bed shall meet ANSI/AAMI/IEC 60601-2:2007/(R) 2012, or equivalent electrical safety standard, that applies to the basic safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems. Medical device manufacturer shall be a registered establishment with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in accordance with 21 CFR Part 807. Medical device shall be listed with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in accordance with 21 CFR Part 807. Medical device shall be classified by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under AC-powered Adjustable Hospital Bed in accordance with 21 CFR § 880.5100 MATTRESS REQUIREMENTS Low-Air-Loss, Alternating Pressure, Powered Adjustable Mattress General Requirements Mattress shall provide pressure redistribution via cyclic changes in loading and unloading as characterized by frequency, duration, amplitude and rate of change parameters. Surface/Mattress should provide a flow of air to assist in managing heat and micro climate of skin. Mattress shall consist of multiple air cells that can be filled and emptied in an alternating pattern by an associated control unit to provide regular, frequent, and automatic changes in the distribution of body pressure. Mattress shall have powered pressure redistribution and the functionally equivalent effect of supporting a patient and avoiding excess pressure on local body areas. Surface shall reduce friction and shear. A list of all compatible bed frames shall be provided that includes: manufacturer, model, mattress type, dimensions (i.e., length, width, and height), and patient weight capacity. Surface (i.e., mattress) with a compatible bedframe shall meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration s (FDA s) Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment, issued on March 10, 2006, which includes the following dimensional limits: Zone 1 (within the rail) less than 120mm; Zone 2 (under the rail, between rail supports or next to a single rail support) less than 120mm; Zone 3 (between rail and mattress) less than 120mm; Zone 4 (under the rail at the ends of the rail) less than 60mm AND greater than 60° angle. Surface (i.e., mattress) with a compatible bedframe shall meet the IEC/EN 60601-2-52 bed standard, which includes the following additional dimensional limits: Zone 5 (between split bed rails) less than 120 mm or greater than 318 mm; Zone 6 (between the end of the rail and the side edge of the head or foot board) less than 120 mm; Zone 7 (between the head or foot board and the mattress end) less than 120 mm. Non-Powered Pressure Redistribution Mattress General Requirements Mattress shall have non-powered pressure redistribution and the functionally equivalent effect of supporting a patient and avoiding excess pressure on local body areas. Surface shall reduce friction and shear. A list of all compatible bed frames shall be provided that includes: manufacturer, model, mattress type, dimensions (i.e., length, width, and height), and patient weight capacity. Surface (i.e., mattress) with a compatible bedframe shall meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration s (FDA s) Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment, issued on March 10, 2006, which includes the following dimensional limits: Zone 1 (within the rail) less than 120mm; Zone 2 (under the rail, between rail supports or next to a single rail support) less than 120mm; Zone 3 (between rail and mattress) less than 120mm; Zone 4 (under the rail at the ends of the rail) less than 60mm AND greater than 60° angle. Surface (i.e., mattress) with a compatible bedframe shall meet the IEC/EN 60601-2-52 bed standard, which includes the following additional dimensional limits: Zone 5 (between split bed rails) less than 120 mm or greater than 318 mm; Zone 6 (between the end of the rail and the side edge of the head or foot board) less than 120 mm; Zone 7 (between the head or foot board and the mattress end) less than 120 mm. ALL Mattress Dimension Requirements Mattress length shall be no less than 78 inches. Mattress width shall be no less than 35 inches. Mattress height shall be no less than 5 inches. Mattress height shall not exceed 10 inches and not raise equal to or exceed the height of the side rails. ALL Mattress Weight Requirements Critical Care, Medical/Surgical and Long-term Mattress shall support a patient weight of 500 pounds. Bariatric Mattress shall support a patient weight of 1000 pounds. Mattress shall be prominently labeled to identify maximum patient weight capacity. ALL Mattress Cover Requirements Surface cover shall be bacteria resistant, flame retardant, fluid impenetrable, anti-fungal, anti-static, non-allergenic and non-shearing. Surface cover shall be wipe-able Low-Air-Loss, Alternating Pressure, Powered Adjustable Mattress Control Requirements Mattress controls shall regulate the temperature of the blown air if applicable. Mattress controls shall be easily accessible by patient care provider. Mattress control settings shall be adjustable. Mattress controls shall have lockout switches that are inaccessible to the patient. Mattress controls should be illuminated and clearly visible (preferred but not required). Low-Air-Loss, Alternating Pressure, Powered Adjustable Mattress Feature Requirements Surface and mattress interior and exterior shall be free of latex and toxins, including but not limited to: cadmium, mercury, asbestos, PVC/DEHP, PCB, and CFC. Mattress shall not inhibit or restrict the ability to raise and lower the side rails of the bed frame. Mattress temperature of the blown air shall not exceed 105°F. Mattress shall have an input air filter. Mattress should be max inflated in thirty (30) seconds or less. Mattress shall utilize 100-150 liters of air per minute to maintain normal skin temperature and moisture levels. Mattress shall redistribute weight uniformly, reduce pressure to that of below capillary closure, and circulate air across the skin to reduce moisture. Mattress should have powered turn assist capability. Mattress shall contain foam, or another equivalent pressure reducing product, at the base (beneath the cells) that allows some continuation of pressure reduction in the event of an extended mechanical or electrical failure. Mattress operational noise levels shall not exceed 35dB. Mattress, when bed is placed in Fowlers/Sitting position, cells shall not loose functionality and integrity. Mattress, when inflated, shall prevent 'bottoming out'. Mattress pressure at heel area should be less than head area. Mattress shall alert hospital staff when the system is not functioning within the manufactures' published specifications (e.g., power loss, air temperature too high, pressure level too low, etc.). Non-Powered Pressure Redistribution Mattress Feature Requirements Surface and mattress interior and exterior shall be free of latex and toxins, including but not limited to: cadmium, mercury, asbestos, PVC/DEHP, PCB, and CFC. Mattress may be multi-zoned (i.e., a mattress that has different segments that have different pressure distribution characteristics to help reduce the development of bed sores in areas where they are most likely to develop, such as the head, body and foot) to match the body s proportional differences maximizing pressure redistribution to the head, body and foot. Mattress and/or surface shall not inhibit or restrict the ability to raise and lower the side rails of the bed frame. Mattress shall be compatible with bed exit alarms so as not to compromise alarm function. Mattress should contain non-powered air support chambers or cylinders, which can be manually adjusted via use of a pump, but are not dependent upon power to maintain pressure reduction. Mattress shall not slip, slide or migrate when bed is placed in fowlers or Trendelenburg positions. All Mattress Cleaning Requirements Surface must be cleanable and disinfectable by EPA approved cleaning and disinfection products. Surface shall be able to be cleaned using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended 10% bleach cleaning solution for disinfection. Mattress surface shall withstand heat of 160°F for up to 4 hours. Mattress controls shall be illuminated and clearly visible. All Mattress Standard Regulation Requirements Surface shall meet all State and Federal safety standards which includes fire regulations. Surface shall meet the standards for the flammability of mattress sets (i.e., 16 CFR Part 1633, 16 CFR Part 1632). Surface shall be labeled in accordance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration s (FDA s) guidance for Recommendations for Labeling Medical Products to Inform Users that the Product or Product Container is not Made with Natural Rubber Latex issued on December 2, 2014. Medical device manufacturer shall be a registered establishment with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in accordance with 21 CFR Part 807. Medical device shall be listed with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in accordance with 21 CFR Part 807. Medical device shall be classified by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under non-powered flotation therapy mattress in accordance with 21 CFR § 880.5150. BED ACCESSORIES Please provide a list and associated cost of all hospital bed accessories available including but not limited to (each accessory should not require specific tools for assembly or attachment): Oxygen tank holder designed for bed with flexibility (i.e. swinging capability) IV poles and securing brackets Foley bag, chest tube, fecal management collector, etc. hooks Over bed tables that are compatible in all positions Removable headboard designed for CPR use if available Overhead patient assistance device (i.e. trapeze) shall be adjustable, secure and able to be disinfected. When designed for bariatric use, Max load to be defined. Additional surface cover Patient comfort items: USP Port, AUX Port, Any options available Beds shall interface with TV s with side rail controls/remote that can be stored within the bed rails. Option of CIS/ARK Integration Transport table Diagnostic tools and equipment necessary to provide service and maintenance Retractable power cord TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Clinical training: The Vendor shall provide on-site clinical applications training during initial setup as well as follow up training. Technical training: The Vendor shall provide technical training during initial setup and operations of the equipment, as well as follow-up training during everyday operation. Additionally, the Vendor will provide two tuition-free OEM technical training courses to be completed at manufacturer training facility. WARRANTY AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS Preventive Maintenance The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommended requirements for preventive maintenance should be on a limited frequency (...