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05/29/2020 The purpose of this amendment to the Sources Sought Notice is to add additional requirements and extend the RFI closing date. A. To add additional requirements to “NCO19 is seeking response... 05/29/2020 The purpose of this amendment to the Sources Sought Notice is to add additional requirements and extend the RFI closing date. A. To add additional requirements to “NCO19 is seeking responses to this request for information from interested…”. B. The RFI closing date is hereby extended to June 4th, 2020, 4:00PM Mountain Time. C. All other terms and conditions stated in the Sources Sought Notice remain unchanged. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for Low Profile Beds. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided. NCO 19 is seeking responses to this request for information from interested, capable firms that can meet the requirements set forth that include but are not limited to; Versatech V600SE 2.0 ™ 600 SE 2.0 35" width USD USD Composite headboard Composite footboard Solid steel pandeck 1 set of Rotec rotating half side rails with a digital patient control integrated into the head side rails One remote control with auto contour feature Digital nurse control integrated in the footboard with light, electrical CPR, chair position and complete locking function Central brake system one pedal at the foot section Caster covers Bed length extension 80 in. to 84 in. to 88 in. (no tools required) Battery back-up Trendelenburg 5 in. double anti-static casters Backrest angle indicator Mechanical CPR with two handles Nurse call with DB-37 output DB-37 Pin Connector conversion K-6oem TA & CLRT Complete Lateral Rotation (CLRT), On-Demand Low Air Loss System Standard: 50-liter LAL, AP pump = 500 lb. capacity for 36” x 80’-84” x 7” mattress Also available in Bariatric: 50-liter LAL, AP pump = 1,000 lb. capacity for 39”-42”-48”-54” x 80”-84” x 7” mattress Self-Adjusting Alternating Pressure Mattress Replacement with optional Dynamic Alternating Pressure Low Air Loss Pump On demand 25° turn assist (TA) and full body continuous lateral rotation Non-powered controlled release, self-adjusting Alternating Firmer edge for ease of egress 360° coverlet Non-skid bottom Evacuation straps Heel gradient for heel and lower leg protection 1” visco elastic foam for increased support Controller Micro Controller driven. Real Time Pressure Monitoring Sensor Technology with Solenoid Valves. 50 LPM Pump Software flexibility allows customer changes. Auto pressure adjust when patient’s weight is entered. User friendly digital display panel with LCD display for simple user interface. Quiet, compact and light weight. Responses shall be submitted to Aretha.Cannon@va.gov by 4:00pm EST on Thursday, June 4th, 2020. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified sources of supply and determine the socioeconomic size classification of the supplier and manufacturer of the end item. Interested companies shall provide, at a minimum, the following information with their response; Company Name and Address: Point of Contact (POC) Name: Email Address: Phone Number: DUNS Number: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113 – Hospital Beds Manufacturing. Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program: [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify) Please answer the following questions: [ ] yes [ ] no - Does not exceed 500 employees; (for NAICS 339113, must be verifiable thru the System for Award Management) [ ] yes [ ] no - Is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied; [ ] yes [ ] no - Takes ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice (identify how this occurs); and [ ] yes [ ] no - Will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses. In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, past experience etc.) to confirm the company’s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.