6515--Bariatric Beds and Surface Mattresses-509

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking companies that can provide bariatric bed frames and therapy mattresses for the Augusta VA Medical Center. The bariatric bed must meet or exceed all stated salient characteristics, including a patient weight range of 250-1000 lbs, a low position sleep deck to floor of 18.5", and a powered width expansion of 40"-50". Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this notice via email with the required information, including company name, UEI number, and point of contact information. The responses will be used for market analysis to determine the availability of potential qualified businesses. • The bariatric bed must have a digital head-of-bed Indicator and Alert • The bariatric bed must have a scale system with a accuracy of 1% of patient weight • The bariatric bed must have a battery backup and a nightlight • The bariatric bed must have a integrated caregiver and patient controls in side rail • The bariatric bed must have a frame that reduces patient from sliding