This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for Market Research. This is a Request for Information only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department of Veterans Affairs Audie L. Murphy Veterans Medical Center Nursing Service in San Antonio, Texas intends to award a brand name or equal contract award for the purchase of Specialty Bed Rental Base+4OY. The Government is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability and technical capability of qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, small businesses, HUBZone small businesses and/or other large businesses capable of serving the needs identified below. This notice of intent is for open market as well as Federal Supply Schedule items. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/socioeconomic status (service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, women owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business or large business, relative to NAICS 339113 with a size standard of 800 employees. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced on Federal Business opportunities website http://www.fbo.gov or GSA E-Buy at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 365.00 DY SPECIALTY BED RENTAL: LOW AIR LOSS 1 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: LOW AIR LOSS 1 Base Year: 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 OY1: 07/01/2026 06/30/2027 OY2: 07/01/2027 06/30/2028 OY3: 07/01/2028 06/30/2029 OY4: 07/01/2029 06/30/2030 0002 365.00 DY SPECIALTY BED RENTAL: FLUIDIZED THERAPY 1 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: FLUIDIZED THERAPY 1 Base Year: 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 OY1: 07/01/2026 06/30/2027 OY2: 07/01/2027 06/30/2028 OY3: 07/01/2028 06/30/2029 OY4: 07/01/2029 06/30/2030 0003 365.00 DY SPECIALTY BED RENTAL: BARIATRIC LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: BARIATRIC Base Year: 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 OY1: 07/01/2026 06/30/2027 OY2: 07/01/2027 06/30/2028 OY3: 07/01/2028 06/30/2029 OY4: 07/01/2029 06/30/2030 0004 365.00 DY SPECIALTY BED RENTAL: ALTERNATING PRESSURE BED LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ALTERNATING PRESSURE BED Base Year: 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 OY1: 07/01/2026 06/30/2027 OY2: 07/01/2027 06/30/2028 OY3: 07/01/2028 06/30/2029 OY4: 07/01/2029 06/30/2030 0005 365.00 DY SPECIALTY BED RENTAL: FALL PREVENTION BED LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: FALL PREVENTION BED Base Year: 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 OY1: 07/01/2026 06/30/2027 OY2: 07/01/2027 06/30/2028 OY3: 07/01/2028 06/30/2029 OY4: 07/01/2029 06/30/2030 0006 365.00 DY SPECIALTY BED RENTAL: AUTO PRONE THERAPY BED LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AUTO PRONE THERAPY BED Base Year: 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 OY1: 07/01/2026 06/30/2027 OY2: 07/01/2027 06/30/2028 OY3: 07/01/2028 06/30/2029 OY4: 07/01/2029 06/30/2030 STATEMENT OF WORK Specialty Bed Rental SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supervision and expertise, to provide maintenance services bed rental equipment to the Veterans South Texas Healthcare System (STVHCS), comprising of two campuses. Audie L. Murphy is located at 7400 Merton Minter Blvd., and the Kerrville Medical Center located at 3600 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX 78028, for the sole purpose of patient care for our patients/residents and are within defined time frames for services. PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The period of performance will be 07/01/2025-06/30/2030. This contract will be for one base year plus four (4) year options. Base Year: 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 OY1: 07/01/2026 06/30/2027 OY2: 07/01/2027 06/30/2028 OY3: 07/01/2028 06/30/2029 OY4: 07/01/2029 06/30/2030 1.1 Air Fluidized Therapy Bed Bed: Low Position - 21.5" High Position 34.75" Overall length 92.5" Therapeutic Weight Limit 350 lbs. Head elevation range 0° - 60° Frame ground clearance 3" Bead temperature control range 82° - 102° Braking System Individual-wheel braking and steer Bed Not Safe Alert Standard Features: Air Fluidized Therapy (lower body portion of bed contains silicone coated microspheres) Pressure redistribution (upper body portion of bed) 1.2 Therapy Surface Designed for Flat & Step Deck Beds Surface Surface width (inflated) 35" Surface length (inflated) 84" Surface height (inflated) 10.875" for step deck frames/ 8"' for flat deck frames Maximum Patient Weight limit 400 lbs. Air Supply Unit 13.75"L x 14.5"W x 8.5"D Weight 21 lbs. Power Requirements Power requirements 120v AC, 60 Hz Standard Features Pressure redistribution Low air loss Shear Relief Advanced Microclimate Therapy Vertical Air cells in foot section Turn assist Head of Bed Angle Display and Alert Transport inflation time 2 hours minimum* During transport or power failure, the air surface will stay at its current pressure levels for approximately 2 hours. 1.3 Therapy Surface Designed for Flat Deck Frames Surface 84"Lx 35.5"W x 8"0 Inflated Weight 45 lbs.± 2 lbs. Maximum Patient Weight limit 500 lbs. Air Supply Unit 13.75"L x 14.5"W x 8.5"0 Weight 30 lbs.± 2 lbs. Power Requirements Power requirements 120v AC, 60 Hz Standard Features Pressure Redistribution Low Air Loss Turn Assist Bed Exit alert HOB Sensor Reminder Alert settings X-Ray cassette sleeve Transport inflation time 3 hours minimum* During transport or power failure, the air surface will stay at its current pressure levels for approximately 3 hours. 1.4 ICU Bariatric Bed System Bed Low position - sleep deck to the floor 19" High position - sleep deck to the floor 38" Maximum overall width 44.5" Maximum overall length 81.5'' - 93.5" Patient weight capacity 500 lbs. Must have motorized bed retraction and extension with one button from a minimum of 76 inches and maximum of 88 inches of usable mattress Bed Angles Head section 0°-65° Knee section 0°-10° Max Trend/Reverse Trend 15°/20° Sleep Surface Air Fluidized Therapy bead section 19" Wx45" L Pressure redistribution foam 72"-84"L x 40"W x 7"H Low air loss 72"-84"L x 40"W x 11"H Caster & Braking System 6" caster size for easier mobility Four-wheel braking Brake not set alert Brakes lock both rolling and swiveling Standard Features Full Chair and Chair egress position Motorized Powered Transport In-bed scale Hands free CPR control Sends data through a wired 37 pin connection with ability to control lights and TV Battery backup Head-of-bed alarms (30°/45°) Head and Trend angle indicators Graphical caregiver touch screen Radiolucent sleep deck Powered bed length adjustment 72" - 84" Patient-helper trapeze Foam pressure redistribution surface Optional low air loss surface with turn assist Optional low air loss surface with Continual Lateral Rotation Therapy (CLRT) and Percussion & Vibration (P&V) Stay in Place monitoring Transport inflation time 2 hours minimum* During transport or power failure, the air surface will stay at its current pressure levels for approximately 2 hours. 1.5 Med Surg Bariatric Bed Bed Low position - Sleep deck to floor 17" High position - Sleep deck to floor 29" Minimum overall width (width extenders retracted) 44" Minimum overall length (foot extension retracted) 91" Ground Clearance 6.7" Maximum Patient weight capacity 1,000 lbs. Bed Angles Head section 0-48° Knee section 0-20° Max Trend/Reverse Trend 12°/10° Surface Pressure redistribution foam 80"-88"L x 40"-50"W x 8"H Low air loss 80'.'-88"L x 40"-50" W x 8.5"H Caster & Braking System Four-wheel braking Brake Not Set Alert Must have voice prompt indicating when the 37pih nurse call cable is NOT plugged in Standard Features Air Fluidized surface Manual bed width expansion from 40" - 50" Manual bed length adjustment from 80'' - 88'' HOB angle indicators Integrated caregiver and patient controls In-bed scale Battery backup Foam pressure redistribution surface with side air bolsters Optional low air loss surface with turn assist Optional Patient-Helper Trapeze Transport inflation time 2 hours minimum* During transport or power failure, the air surface will stay at its current pressure levels for approximately 2 hours. Technical Requirements: Factor 1: Dimensions Inflated Overlay: 82 L x 35 W Factor 2: Weight Max recommended resident/patient weight: 250 Lbs. Mattress overlay: 3 -5Lbs Factor 3: Electrical Voltage: 115 V Frequency: 60Hz Power: 750 Watts Max electrical leakage: 50 Microamps Power cord length: 16 , hospital grade Factor 4: Warranty Must have at least a one-year warranty 1.6 Lightweight, easy-to-use low air loss pressure redistribution system Features & Benefits Convenient preprogrammed settings for height and weight allows easy patient placement. Easy-to-use controls. Three-section pressure adjustment. Rapid, convenient CPR deflation. Lightweight control unit with adjustable hangers. Advanced medical fabric helps maintain skin integrity by keeping it cool and dry while serving as an effective barrier to fluid and bacteria. Technical Requirements: Factor 1: Dimensions Mattress overlay (inflated): 82 L x 35 W Factor 2: Weight Mattress overlay (inflated): 3-5 Lbs. Recommended Patient Weight Limit: 250 Lbs. Factor 3: Electrical Voltage: 115V Frequency: 50Hz Power: 1.5 Amps Maximum Electrical Leakage: 50 Microamps Power Cord Length: 16 , hospital grade Factor 4: Warranty Must have at least a one-year warranty 1.7 Variable fluidization therapy with therapeutic patient sit-up Features & Benefits Variable fluidization helps improve patient comfort and reduce the risk of dehydration. Two built-in side steps provide convenient patient access. Vertically lifted side rails provide easy access to the patient. Pause function enables the caregiver to easily stop fluidization to provide nursing care. Built-in scales provide continuous, accurate weight monitoring without having to move the patient. Advanced medical fabric helps maintain skin integrity by keeping it cool and dry while serving as an effective barrier to fluid and bacteria. 1.8 Power-driven assistance for transportation of Bariatric patients. Must provide power-assisted transportation for bariatric patients helps reduce the risks associated with bariatric patient handling and transportation by enabling a single caregiver to safely transport a bariatric patient throughout the healthcare facility or hospital. Must have automatic brakes - when the Run switch or Accelerator switch is released, the system will stop, and the brakes are automatically engaged to prevent further movement. Features & Benefits Battery-powered operation powers the drive wheels and bed frame functions for up to 2 hours. Single caregiver operation makes it easy to use. Two-handed controls are designed to facilitate greater control and movement. Multiple safety features help prevent unauthorized start up. Variable speed controls provide customized resident/patient transportation. Integrated horn provides an audible alert during transportation. Easy maneuvering with a minimal turning radius enables driving up ramps and down inclines. Audible low battery alarm alerts the caregiver to plug the bed into the mains power supply. Technical Requirements Factor 1: Width Can expand to 54 Factor 2: Weight: Max resident/patient weight: up to 1000 Lbs. Factor 3: Electrical Voltage: 115V Frequency: 60 Hz Power Cord length: 10 , hospital grade Factor 4: Warranty Must have at least a one-year warranty 1.9 Medsurg Mattress Features & Benefits Air suspension system with four zones for enhanced pressure reduction. Built-in digital scale and heater. Instant inflate with memory return. Advanced medical fabric helps maintain skin integrity by keeping it cool and dry while serving as an effective barrier to fluid and bacteria. Bed exit alarm for greater resident/patient safety. Technical Requirements Factor 1: Weight Maximum patient weight: 300 Lbs. Factor 2: Electrical Voltage: 120V Frequency: 60 Hz Max Electrical Leakage: <90 microamps 1.10 An advanced system for a range of pulmonary and skincare therapy Features & Benefits Provides multiple pulmonary and skincare therapies, significantly improving patient care while helping to reduce the overall costs and length of stay at the healthcare facility or hospital. The clinical advantage for achieving positive pulmonary outcomes. Special cushions help cradle the head in the prone or side-lying position. Pelvic and thoracic cushions help raise the body to facilitate necessary diaphragm movement. Sectional pressure adjustments allow surface to be customized for anatomical differences GORE® medical fabric offers excellent moisture vapor permeability, to create the optimum skin microclimate while serving as an effective barrier against fluid and bacteria. Technical Requirements Factor 1: Weight Max recommended patient weight: 350 Lbs. Factor 2: Electrical Voltage: 115V Max electrical leakage: <100Microamps 1.11 Auto Prone Therapy System Auto Prone Therapy System - the only automated system that allows caregivers to deliver multiple intervals of prone therapy over an extended time. By automating this process, the Auto Prone Therapy System can help manage patient-handling risks associated with manual proning. SPECIFICATIONS: Fully Automated Therapy System: Allows a single caregiver to safely prone a patient at the touch of a button Provides prone therapy and has been clinically demonstrated to help improve oxygenation, protect against ventilator induced lung injury, and decrease mortality Provides advanced kinetic therapy (bilateral rotation up to 62 degrees) has been clinically demonstrated to improve oxygenation and reduce the risk of VAP Integrated Tube Management System: Helps prevent entanglement and separation during rotation between supine and prone positions Hand Control Unit: Allows the caregiver to monitor lines and tubes during rotation to and from the prone position for enhanced patient safety. Digital Therapy Meters: Allow caregivers to easily track daily and cumulative therapy time Built in digital scale accurate to +/- 1% CPR Functions (touch screen or manual) Dimensions: Length (with accessories and bumpers): 93" min /101" max, Width: 41 , Height (to patient surface): 35" min /46" max, Height (to top of hoop): 51" min /62" max Maximum recommended patient weight: 350 lbs. Minimum recommended patient weight: 88 lbs. Total unit weight: 1,240 lbs. Introduction: The Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center (ALMVAMC) provides pressure redistribution mattresses to all hospitalized patients as part of the standard hospital bed. However, in certain circumstances such as multiple wounds, pressure ulcers, body surface area, certain respiratory and medical conditions, the mattress and/or even the entire bed frame must be replaced to provide optimal care to the patient. These specialized surfaces are obtained by rental for a limited period of treatment. Storage, cleaning, maintenance, and repair are provided by the vendor. These beds and/or mattresses are used at Kerrville Division, Community Living Center (CLC), Spinal Cord Injury Center, Intensive Care Units, Progressive Care Unit, and throughout the med/surg areas of the inpatient units. Equipment provided shall meet all electrical safety requirements for hospital equipment in accordance with the latest edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)-99 Standard for Healthcare Facilities. Equipment provided should comply with the established manufacturing guidelines and thresholds as outlined in the Buy American Act (BAA) and remain in accordance with U.S. Government contracting requirements. Key Assumptions Vendor shall have access to the ALM VAMC & Kerrville Medical Center. Qualified technicians will deliver and set up equipment. Vendor accepts responsibility for damages to equipment incurred during delivery/set up or retrieval. Upon delivery and on request vendor shall provide basic instruction to ALMVAMC/Kerrville VAMC on usage, functionality, and troubleshooting of equipment. The vendor will round on units with patients utilizing specialty bed rentals, work with the wound ostomy nurses for care continuity, and stop rental services when needed, if the process isn t followed. 3.0 Vendor s Responsibility Provide requested equipment as outlined in Salient Characteristics (Section 8). Provide a detailed charge list of all equipment PRIOR to invoicing, if there are changes, then the Contracting Officer is notified. Provide one consolidated invoice for all equipment rented per month. Invoice month should run from 12:00 am on the first day of the month and end at 11:59 on the last day of the month. Vendor will produce invoices with detailed specific dates of usage (Beginning and End) and two or more patient identifiers (Last Name and Last Four Digits of SSN). Vendor will bill at the end of each month for the month for all patients and not bulk bill per quarter. Vendor shall provide personnel for the below tasks as required: Provide supervision of its employees/technicians performing work in STVHCS. Provide technicians necessary for the delivery, set-up, and retrieval of equipment. Provide Scheduled Preventative Maintenance and a record of maintenance complete upon request. Equipment shall be routinely evaluated and maintained for performance in accordance with manufacturer s recommendation. Routine preventative maintenance schedules shall not conflict with patient care activities. Provide unscheduled Corrective Maintenance as necessary. Contractor is required to be available to provide corrective maintenance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (24/7/365). Fix within 2-4 hours of call for repair. Swap for functioning equipment if unable to repair within 4 hours. Replacement equipment shall arrive within 4 hours if unable to repair. 3.1 Delivery Equipment shall be delivered to the ALMVAMC located at 7400 Merton Minter Blvd., San Antonio, TX, 78229 or KVAMC located at 3600 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX 78028 to patient care unit and room defined at the time of contact for service. Equipment shall be delivered and/or retrieved 24/7/365 upon request including all federal holidays. Deliveries shall be made within 2-4 hours of request. Pick-up shall be made within 8 hours of notification equipment is no longer needed. At ALMVAMC during business hours 0800-1600, Monday through Friday, (except federal holidays), the vendor will report to the patient unit and unload the equipment ordered. A receipt of ordered equipment should be taken to the Nurse Manager of the Patient Care Unit where the bed was delivered. Outside of business hours (to include weekends), the vendor technician will contact the Nurse on Duty (NOD) at (210) 274-9387 upon arrival to the patient care unit. A receipt of ordered equipment should be given to the Nurse on Duty (NOD) Office located on the 1st floor, Nursing Operations office (Q108) located to the left of the Main Entrance elevators. Equipment shall be delivered to and retrieved from patient care unit at ALMVAMC without the assistance of any government employee. At Kerrville VAMC, equipment shall be delivered to and retrieved from patient care area without the assistance of any government employee. Vendor should check in at Kerrville VA Police Desk for visitor tag prior to entering patient care areas. 3.2 Documentation All Pick-up and delivery records. All scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all vendors supplied equipment on ALMVAMC campus. Maintenance manuals for all equipment. Operation/ User manuals for all equipment to be available upon request. Receipt of delivery: Patient care unit leadership will be provided with a receipt of delivery by the vendor indicating two patient specific identifiers, date, time and location of delivery. At ALMVAMC during business hours 0800-1600, Monday through Friday, (except federal holidays), a copy of receipt of ordered equipment should be taken to the Nurse Manager of the Patient Care Unit where the bed was delivered. Outside of business hours (to include weekends), the vendor technician will contact the Nurse on Duty (NOD) at (210) 274-9387 upon arrival to the patient care unit. A receipt of ordered equipment should be given to the Nurse on Duty (NOD) Office located on the 1st floor, Nursing Operations office (Q108) located to the left of the Main Entrance elevators. At Kerrville VAMC, the vendor technician will give a copy of the equipment received to the Nurse Manager of the Patient Care Unit where the bed was delivered. Billing will cease upon notification equipment is no longer needed. 4.0 Acceptance Criteria Conformance with standards and specifications as defined by this document will be verified by the accepting unit representative where the patient is receiving care, the NOD or the respective Nurse Manager for the unit. 5.0 Governments Responsibility Contact vendor when patient needs meet the criteria for equipment. Provide access to location where equipment is to be delivered, retrieved, repaired, or maintained. Notify vendor promptly of malfunctioning equipment. 6.0 Schedule This contract is effective from date of award for 12 months following with the option to extend up to four years later. Therefore, no services shall be performed unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. 7.0 The ISO, Privacy and Records Management statements: Information System Officer, Information Protection: The contractor will not have access to VA Desktop computers they will not have access to online resources belonging to the government. Privacy Officer: The Contractor may have access to protected Patient Health Information (PHI) and may have capability of accessing patient information during the services provided to the VA and if removal of equipment from the VA is required, any memory storage device will remain in VA control and will not be removed from VA custody. If sharing PHI is a requirement for service and billing: the contractor will need to be a HIPAA Health Care Provider, or a Business Associate Agreement will need to be complete and signed by both parties. Records Manager: There will be federal records created, maintained, used or dispositioned with this contract. The contractor shall provide to the contracting officer and/or the COR a copy of the training certificates and certification of signing the Contractor Rules of Behavior for each applicable employee within 1 week of the initiation of the contract and annually thereafter, as required. Failure to complete the mandatory annual training and sign the Rules of Behavior annually, within the timeframe required, is grounds for suspension or termination of all physical or electronic access privileges and removal from work on the contract until such time as the training and documents are complete. Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations such as 44 U.S.C chapters 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228. Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S. Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records. Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract. The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract. The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data. Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.]. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules. Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information. Additional information: Note 1: Equipment must be able to accommodate patients with the following special needs: I. Multiple pressure injuries Complex wounds / Skin breakdown Polytrauma injuries Bariatric patient requiring specific type of mattress Lateral rotation Prevention/treatment of pneumonia Note 2: Equipment must be compatible with all functionalities of the current Responder Net Nurse Call System and Vocera, currently in use throughout the facility. Responder Net/Vocera Nurse Call Functionality: Bed Position (Low/High) Motor Lock out (head, knee etc.) Side Rail Position Brakes on/off Safe view lights on/off Head of bed angle Patient Weight Bed exit alarm on/off Head of bed alarm on/off Nurse call alarm status Surface mode Percussion on/off Rotation on/off Bed type CPR status Service required status Bed Network configured Bed exit feature installed Air Surface feature installed Bed Brake switch installed Foot trail switch installed Head rail switch installed Nurse call switch installed Enhanced communication ready Scale feature installed PPM feature installed Data collection and analytics reporting capability Visual notification of compromised safety conditions Automated patient surveillance and wireless alerts Percussion and vibration therapy module enabled BIOMED /IT Efficiency troubleshooting report Bed status monitoring when not in protocol position Integrates with the Cen Trak RTLS solution Clinical protocol reminders Real-time dashboards and reporting Salient Characteristics a. Common Nomenclature (commercial description): Prone Position Therapy System b. Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.): Specialty Hospital Bed and Mattress c. Electrical Data (i.e., 110 v, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, etc.): N/A d. Dimensions, size, capacity: Dimensions: Length (with accessories and bumpers): 93" min /101" max, Width: 41 , Height (to patient surface): 35" min /46" max, Height (to top of hoop): 51" min /62" max. Maximum recommended patient weight: 350 lbs. Minimum recommended patient weight: 88 lbs. Total unit weight: 1,240 lbs. e. Principles of operation: Fully Automated Therapy System: Allows a single caregiver to safely prone a patient at the touch of a button. Provides prone therapy and has been clinically demonstrated to help improve oxygenation, protect against ventilator induced lung injury, and decrease. Integrated Tube Management System: Helps prevent entanglement and separation during rotation between supine and prone positions mortality. Provides advanced kinetic therapy (bilateral rotation up to 62 degrees) has been clinically demonstrated to improve oxygenation and reduce the risk of VAP. f. Restrictive environmental conditions: N/A g. Intended use: To provide prone therapy for patients requiring specialty care. h. Equipment with which the item is used with (N/A if not applicable): N/A i. End item application: N/A j. Original equipment manufacturer part number: N/A k. Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required: Hand Control Unit: Allows the caregiver to monitor lines and tubes during rotation to and from the prone position for enhanced patient safety. Digital Therapy Meters: Allow caregivers to easily track daily and cumulative therapy time.Built in digital scale accurate to +/- 1%. CPR Functions (touch screen or manual). 7. Varizone patient movement detection & Bed Exit Alarm a. Common Nomenclature (commercial description): Bariatric - 1000 lbs b. Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.): Specialty Hospital Bed and Mattress c. Electrical Data (i.e., 110 v, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, etc.): N/A d. Dimensions, size, capacity: (1). Capacity to hold up to 1000 lbs. (2). Can be adjusted from 34 in (86 cm) to 48 in (122 cm) in width and from 80 in (202 cm) to 88 in (224 cm) in length to provide the appropriately sized surface (3). Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg (min 12 degrees) (4). Can be adjusted from 34 in (86 cm) to 48 in (122 cm) in width and from 80 in (202 cm) to 88 in (224 cm) in length to provide the appropriately sized surface e. Principles of operation: (1). Tailors pressure ulcer prevention therapies to individual patient needs (2). Integrated Therapy Surfaces (3). 20-degree lateral turn for patient repositioning (4). In Bed Weighing (5). Automatic pressure compensation in the seat section when the head of bed is adjusted (6). Automatic pressure compensation in the seat section when the head of bed is adjusted (7). Five horizontal and four vertical air cells are oriented to provide extra support and comfort in mid to lower back and buttocks area f. Restrictive environmental conditions: N/A g. Intended use: (1). Tailors pressure ulcer prevention therapies to individual patient needs (2). Integrated Therapy Surfaces (3). 20-degree lateral turn for patient repositioning (4). In Bed Weighing (5). Automatic pressure compensation in the seat section when the head of bed is adjusted (6). Automatic pressure compensation in the seat section when the head of bed is adjusted (7). Five horizontal and four vertical air cells are oriented to provide extra support and comfort in mid to lower back and buttocks area h. Equipment with which the item is used with (N/A if not applicable): N/A i. End item application: N/A j. Original equipment manufacturer part number: N/A k. Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required: (1). Flexibility in mattress choice (Active or Reactive therapies) (2). Practical infection control: easy cleaning and disinfection through openly accessible components (removable deck sheets) (3). Under-bed Anti Entrapment System (AES) (4). One button CPR which delivers the CPR mode simultaneously to the mattress and the frame (5). Ergonomic attendant and patient controls 12. Function lockouts (6). Pro-Contour profiling 16. Auto 30° backrest pause (7). One button Cardiac Chair (8). Under-bed night light 19. Skin IQ® outlet (9). Linked brake castors (10). 3 step bed extension (11). Zero transfer gap (split sides) (12). Battery back up (13). Under-bed Anti Entrapment System (AES) a. Common Nomenclature (commercial description): Med Surg b. Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.): Specialty Hospital Bed and Mattress c. Electrical Data (i.e., 110 v, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, etc.): N/A d. Dimensions, size, capacity: (1). IEC 60601-2-52 Safety Standards Certified by third party UL (2). Light-weight and easy to maneuver e. Principles of operation: (1). Integrated Therapy Surface (1a). 4 zone pressure redistribution (1b). Constant low pressure (1c). Head deflate (1d). Seat deflate (1e). Rapid inflate (1f). X-ray sleeve in mattress (1g). Nurse turn (1h). 20 degree continuous lateral rotation (1i). Alternating Pressure (1j). Pulsation (1k). Skin IQ (Optional) (2). Tailored pressure ulcer prevention therapies to individual patient needs (3). Universal platform(4). In Bed Weighing (5). Bed can be adjusted to various Fowler, Trendelenburg, Reverse Trendelenburg, and Cardiac Chair positions. (6). Bed provides the offload/redistribution of pressure to assist in the reduction of pressure ulcers/bedsores. (7). Bed is able to comfortably accommodate patients of varying weights and has a built in scale for weighing the patient. (8). Bed provides for battery backup in the event of a power failure or transport of patient. f. Restrictive environmental conditions: N/A g. Intended use: (1). Integrated Therapy Surface (1a). 4 zone pressure redistribution (1b). Constant low pressure (1c). Head deflate (1d). Seat deflate (1e). Rapid inflate (1f). X-ray sleeve in mattress (1g). Nurse turn (1h). 20 degree continuous lateral rotation (1i). Alternating Pressure (1j). Pulsation (1k). Skin IQ (Optional) (2). Tailored pressure ulcer prevention therapies to individual patient needs (3). Universal platform(4). In Bed Weighing (5). Bed can be adjusted to various Fowler, Trendelenburg, Reverse Trendelenburg, and Cardiac Chair positions. (6). Bed provides the offload/redistribution of pressure to assist in the reduction of pressure ulcers/bedsores. (7). Bed is able to comfortably accommodate patients of varying weights and has a built in scale for weighing the patient. (8). Bed provides for battery backup in the event of a power failure or transport of patient. h. Equipment with which the item is used with (N/A if not applicable): N/A i. End item application: N/A j. Original equipment manufacturer part number: N/A k. Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required: (1). Practical infection control: easy cleaning and disinfection through openly accessible components (removable deck sheets) (2). Pit stop maintenance self-lubricating joints helps minimize preventative maintenance (3). 20-degree lateral turn for patient repositioning (4). Varizone patient movement detection & Bed Exit Alarm (5). Under bed Anti Entrapment System (AES) (6). One button CPR which delivers the CPR mode simultaneously to the mattress and the frame (7). Ergonomic Attendant and Patient controls (8). Function lockouts (9). Automatic pressure compensation in the seat section when the head of bed is adjusted (10). Pro-Contour Profiling (11). Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg (min 12 degrees) (12). Auto 30° backrest pause (13). One button Cardiac Chair (14). Under bed night light (15). Skin IQ Outlet (16). Linked brake castors (17). 3 step bed extension (18). Zero transfer gap (split sides) (19). Battery back up 31. Bed has a locking wheel mechanism. a. Common Nomenclature (commercial description): Specialty All-In-One Mattress b. Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.): Specialty Hospital Bed and Mattress c. Electrical Data (i.e., 110 v, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, etc.): N/A d. Dimensions, size, capacity: (1). Dimensions: Fits on a bed frame w/ a width 42.5, patient surface 35x84 inches (2). Patient Weight limit: 400lbs (3). Dimensions: 16.25 Wx10.5 Hx8 D (4). Weight: 14 lbs e. Principles of operation: (1). Breathable GORE-TEX ® fabric) and cover sheets that allow the patient to be easily repositioned up in bed, without excessive strain to the healthcare worker by reducing friction and shearing forces. (2). Mattress fabric technology used is GORETEX and keeps skin cool and dry, while providing a barrier to fluid, bacteria, and like substances f. Restrictive environmental conditions: N/A g. Intended use: (1). Lightweight graphical control unit w/ adjustable hangers that provides the low air loss capability. (1a). Control unit is stable and can stand alone on the floor w/o risk of falling. It is portable so it can be put on the bed for transport to radiology. The machine does not cover the footboard bed controls when it hangs off the foot of the bed. Contains a built in adjustable heater (2). Easily accessible and visible CPR switch. CPR mode in less than 5 seconds (3). Adjustable heater that maintains target temperature (4). Bed provides rotation of varying degrees. (5). Bed allows, via immersion, the offload/redistribution of pressure to assist in the reduction of pressure ulcers/bedsores. h. Equipment with which the item is used with (N/A if not applicable): N/A i. End item application: N/A j. Original equipment manufacturer part number: N/A k. Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required: (1). Can quickly deflate and return patient to prior inflation mode w/ correct settings for individual patient (memory capable).(2). Seat deflate/inflate (3). Nurse assist feature turns and holds the patient for caregiver access. (4). Bed surface and/or sheet can be easily cleaned or replaced. (5). Company provides a service that will pick up dirty sheets and drop off clean sheets on an as needed basis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (6). Smart alarm allows both an auditory and a visual notification. Alarm volumes can be adjusted and provide detailed information to help troubleshoot why the alarm is activated. a. Common Nomenclature (commercial description): Fall Prevention/Low Bed (Acute Care) b. Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.): Specialty Hospital Bed and Mattress c. Electrical Data (i.e., 110 v, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, etc.): N/A d. Dimensions, size, capacity: At lowest to ground must be 7-9 inches e. Principles of operation: These beds are designed to reduce the distance a patient falls after rolling out of bed, ultimately helping to decrease trauma and injury/re-injury f. Restrictive environmental conditions: N/A g. Intended use: These beds are designed to reduce the distance a patient falls after rolling out of bed, ultimately helping to decrease trauma and injury/re-injury h. Equipment with which the item is used with (N/A if not applicable): N/A i. End item application: N/A j. Original equipment manufacturer part number: N/A k. Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required: Must have side rails (x4), must have ability to lock beds, must have brakes, must have bed alarms a. Common Nomenclature (commercial description): Fall Prevention/Low Bed (CLC) b. Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.): Specialty Hospital Bed and Mattress c. Electrical Data (i.e., 110 v, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, etc.): N/A d. Dimensions, size, capacity: At lowest to ground must be 7-9 inches e. Principles of operation: These beds are designed to reduce the distance a patient falls after rolling out of bed, ultimately helping to decrease trauma and injury/re-injury f. Restrictive environmental conditions: N/A g. Intended use: These beds are designed to reduce the distance a patient falls after rolling out of bed, ultimately helping to decrease trauma and injury/re-injury h. Equipment with which the item is used with (N/A if not applicable): N/A i. End item application: N/A j. Original equipment manufacturer part number: N/A k. Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required: Must have a bed weight scale, side rails (x2), must not have bed alarms, Must have brakes, wooden frame is preferred a. Common Nomenclature (commercial description): Alternating Pressure Bed b. Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.): Specialty Hospital Bed and Mattress c. Electrical Data (i.e., 110 v, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, etc.): N/A d. Dimensions, size, capacity: Maximum patient weight 550 lbs e. Principles of operation: (1). A micro air-loss function is designed to dehumidify the air surrounding the cells and aid in reducing heat build-up. (2). Bed incorporates five Heelguard cells, which help to redistribute pressure at the vulnerable heel area. (3). An advanced microprocessor system in the pump regularly assesses patients individual needs with self-set technology, designed to control the mattress pressure in both active alternating and reactive constant low-pressure therapy modes. f. Restrictive environmental conditions: N/A g. Intended use: (1). A micro air-loss function is designed to dehumidify the air surrounding the cells and aid in reducing heat build-up. (2). Bed incorporates five Heelguard cells, which help to redistribute pressure at the vulnerable heel area. (3). An advanced microprocessor system in the pump regularly assesses patients individual needs with self-set technology, designed to control the mattress pressure in both active alternating and reactive constant low-pressure therapy modes. h. Equipment with which the item is used with (N/A if not applicable): N/A i. End item application: N/A j. Original equipment manufacturer part number: N/A k. Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required: (1). CPR control, designed for easy, one-handed operation, provides rapid deflation of the mattress to assist with resuscitation procedures. Rapid deflate within 15 seconds at head end (2). Permanently inflated U-shaped cells in the torso section are designed to increase stability and to aid with transfer off and on the surface. (3). The pump provides a direct power connection for the coverlet, offering advanced microclimate management. Powered mattress coverlets with Negative Airflow Technology (NAT) to continually draw excess moisture away from the skin and surface interface, helping to reduce skin temperature. a. Common Nomenclature (commercial description): Fluidized Therapy b. Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.): Specialty Hospital Bed and Mattress c. Electrical Data (i.e., 110 v, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, etc.): N/A d. Dimensions, size, capacity: (1). Dimensions: 36.5 H x 37 W x 89 L (2). Maximum pt. weight 250-350 lbs e. Principles of operation: (1). Fluidization level can be adjusted. (2). Bed can go into CPR mode easily and quickly. (3). Adjustable heater that maintains target temperature (4). Able to accommodate rehabilitation positioning devices such as arm slings. (5). Bed allows, via immersion, the offload/redistribution of pressure to assist in the reduction of pressure ulcers/bedsores. (6). Mattress fabric technology used is GORETEX and keeps skin cool and dry, while providing a barrier to fluid, bacteria, and like substances. (7). Bed is able to comfortably accommodate patients of varying weights and has a built in scale for weighing the patient. f. Restrictive environmental conditions: N/A g. Intended use: (1). Fluidization level can be adjusted. (2). Bed can go into CPR mode easily and quickly. (3). Adjustable heater that maintains target temperature (4). Able to accommodate rehabilitation positioning devices such as arm slings. (5). Bed allows, via immersion, the offload/redistribution of pressure to assist in the reduction of pressure ulcers/bedsores. (6). Mattress fabric technology used is GORETEX and keeps skin cool and dry, while providing a barrier to fluid, bacteria, and like substances. (7). Bed is able to comfortably accommodate patients of varying weights and has a built in scale for weighing the patient. h. Equipment with which the item is used with (N/A if not applicable): N/A i. End item application: N/A j. Original equipment manufacturer part number: N/A k. Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required: (1). Built-in scales for accurate weight monitoring. (2). Two built-in retractable side steps to provide caregivers convenient access to patient (3). Breathable GORE-TEX ® and cover sheets that allow the patient to be easily repositioned up in bed, without excessive strain to the healthcare worker by reducing friction and shearing forces. (4). Bed surface and/or sheet can be easily cleaned or replaced. (5). Company provides a service that will pick up dirty sheets and drop off clean sheets on an as needed basis, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week (6). Easy to use hand and foot operated bed controls w/ a pause feature (7). Easily accessible brake pedals (8). Side rails provide easy access to patient even in compact spaces. (9). Bed wheels or casters enable easy and smooth transport of bed. (10). Bed exit alarm system (11). Smart alarm that allows both auditory and visual alarms. Alarm volumes can be adjusted and should provide detailed information to help troubleshoot why the alarm is activated. (12). Bed has a locking wheel mechanism.
