6530--Brand Name or Equal Baxter/Hill-Rom Progressa ICU Bed Syst

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Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Effective Date: 04/14/2026
Page 11 of 11
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) (FAR) subpart 12.2, Solicitation, Evaluation, and Award as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 (eff. 03/13/2026) FAR Deviation JAN 2026 (eff. 01/22/2026) VAAR DEVIATION FEB 2026 (eff. 03/17/2026) VAAM Alert 26-02 (eff. 10/28/2025) Acquisition Policy Flash 26-26 eff. 03/17/2026) 4.
This solicitation is a Brand Name or Equal (BNOE) Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 36C26026Q0546.
This solicitation is unrestricted, and the Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price supply order from this solicitation.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 800 employees.
The FSC/PSC is 6530.
The item under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.
The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System is seeking to purchase ICU hospital beds.
All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:
Supplies/Services
Line Item
Description
Quantity
Unit of Measure
Unit Price
Total Price
0001
BNOE Baxter Progressa+ ICU Bed System (36 Frame width Progressa+ base frame) PN P7501A000032
10
EA

Salient Characteristics:

36 Frame Width
Must have in bed scale
Must have foot of bed egress (Chair Egress position)
Must have chest physiotherapy
Must have a 5th wheel electric drive system
Must have permanent IV pole
Must have the ability to work with the current patient helpers (trapeze)
Must have an integrated oxygen holder
Must have hands-free emergency CPR and Trenelenburg
Must have a maximum weight capacity of 500lbs
Must have Continuous lateral rotation therapy and/or Percussion & Vibration
Must have Nurse call, Universal TV & Lighting
Must have intellidrive with 6 casters (allows a single caregiver to transport patient)
Must include Wi-Fi Module
Must have X-Ray Sleeve

40 Frame Width
Must have in bed scale
Must have foot of bed egress (chair Egress position)
Must have chest physiotherapy
Must have a 5th wheel electric drive system
Must have permanent IV pole
Must have the ability to work with the current patient helpers (trapeze)
Must have an integrated oxygen holder
Must have hands-free emergency CPR and Trenelenburg
Must have a maximum weight capacity of 500lbs
Must have Continuous lateral rotation therapy and/or Percussion & Vibration
Must have Nurse call, Universal TV & Lighting
Must have intellidrive with 6 casters (allows a single caregiver to transport patient)
Must include Wi-Fi Module
Must have X-Ray Sleeve
Delivery shall be FOB Destination: no later than 90 days after receipt of order (ARO).
Place of Performance/Place of Delivery
Address:
CAVHS
2200 Fort Roots Drive
Building 182 (Warehouse)
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
Postal Code:
72114
Country:
UNITED STATES
All quoters shall submit the following:
Quotes should be emailed to arlene.blade@va.gov and received no later than 1:00 PM CST, May 11, 2026. Email subject line shall include, RFQ 36C25626Q0546 IBNOE ICU HOSPITAL BEDS . Quotes may be submitted on this document, or the vendors own form and must include the completed Trade Agreements Certificate 52.225-6, and if not the manufacturer, provide an authorized distributor letter. Any offer that does not provide supporting documentation may be considered non-responsive.
Required Supporting Documentation:
Trade Agreement Certificate
Authorized distributor letter if not the manufacturer
Enough documentation that demonstrates product meets/exceeds the required salient characteristics of the desired brand above.
Quote that includes the delivery date for which the product can be delivered.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail no later than 8:00 AM CST on May 1, 2026 to the Point of Contact listed below.
Point of Contact
Arlene A. Blade
Contracting Officer
arlene.blade@va.gov

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