Bid guide
How to bid on Centrella Max Air Mattresses for the VA
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research to find suppliers who can provide ten Centrella Max Air Surf Air Surfaces, or equivalent products. These surfaces are needed for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. The products will support specialized patient care related to skin integrity, pressure redistribution, and microclimate management.
This is an opportunity for businesses that can supply advanced medical air surfaces designed for hospital beds. The VA is looking for products that fit the Hillrom Centrella Smart+ Bed, support patients from 70 to 500 pounds, offer microclimate control, and provide heel offloading. The surfaces must also be durable enough to withstand hospital disinfectants.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Request for Information (RFI), which means the VA is gathering information and not yet issuing a contract. Responses are due by August 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. This deadline is for submitting your company's information and capabilities.
After the deadline, the VA will review all submissions to understand the market and make decisions about a potential future solicitation. This RFI is for planning purposes only; it is not an offer and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. A formal solicitation may be published later based on the responses received.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for manufacturers or distributors of medical air surfaces and related healthcare equipment. The relevant NAICS code is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a size standard of 800 employees. Small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and other qualified sources are encouraged to respond.
Firms that can provide products meeting specific technical requirements, such as dimensional alignment with Hillrom Centrella Smart+ Beds, automated weight-driven pressure redistribution, active microclimate management, and integrated heel-slope features, will be well-suited. Experience with hospital-grade infection control standards is also important.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you need to access the original source of the opportunity. Click the "View original source" link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.
Your response should include your company name, address, point of contact, and business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, Large Business). Indicate if your company is considered small under NAICS code 339113. State whether you are the manufacturer, distributor, or can provide an equivalent solution. If you are a large business, provide details of any designated distributors. If you are a small business distributor, state if you alter, assemble, or modify the items, and how. If you intend to subcontract, provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns. Finally, mention if you hold an FSS contract with GSA or NAC, or a contract with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract, and provide the contract number.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, focus on clearly demonstrating how your product meets or exceeds each of the salient characteristics listed by the VA. Provide specific details about your product's physical and fit specifications, performance capabilities (weight support, microclimate control, safety interfaces, targeted zones), and infection control features.
Even though this is an RFI and not a solicitation, a thorough and well-organized response can help the VA understand your capabilities. Highlight your company's experience in providing similar medical equipment to healthcare facilities. Ensure all requested business information, including your size status and any relevant federal contract numbers, is accurate and complete.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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