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6515--Smart Stretchers for the Castle Point VA Medical Center.

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) · Response deadline: Tue, 10 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting offers for smart stretchers for the Castle Point VA Medical Center. This falls under Federal Supply Classification 6515, which covers medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Smart stretchers typically include features like integrated patient monitoring, electronic weight measurement, or connectivity with hospital systems—though see the solicitation for the specific technical requirements and capabilities sought.

The VA operates one of the largest integrated health care systems in the United States, serving more than 9 million enrolled Veterans annually. Medical equipment procurements for VA facilities must generally comply with VA acquisition regulations as well as applicable health care technology standards.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under FAR 19.14. To qualify, your business must:

• Be a small business under NAICS 339113 size standards ($41.5 million annual receipts, unless revised)
• Be at least 51% unconditionally owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans
• Have one or more service-disabled Veterans manage day-to-day operations and make long-term decisions
• Have the service-disabled veteran owner hold the highest officer position if a C-corporation

You must be certified in the Small Business Administration's Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program and have an active certification in SAM.gov at the time of offer submission. The NAICS code 339113 covers manufacturers of surgical appliances and supplies, including hospital beds and related equipment; see the solicitation to confirm whether the requirement is for manufactured products, commercial items, or other supply arrangements.

How to put together a competitive bid

For medical equipment solicitations to the VA, focus on these practical steps:

Verify your SDVOSB certification status. Delays in VetCert processing are common. Confirm your SAM.gov entity registration is active and reflects your SDVOSB certification through VetCert.

Review VA-specific requirements. The VA often requires items to meet standards from organizations such as the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), FDA 510(k) clearance if applicable, or Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing for electrical components. See the solicitation for any mandated certifications.

Assess delivery and logistics. Wappingers Falls is in Dutchess County, New York, within the VA Hudson Valley Health Care system. Factor in delivery to a medical campus, potential installation requirements, and clinician training—any of which may be specified in the solicitation.

Evaluate past performance relevance. The VA evaluates past performance for medical equipment procurements. Prepare references from comparable federal or commercial health care deliveries, particularly to VA or other federal medical facilities.

Price strategically. Combined synopsis/solicitation notices often result in simplified acquisitions. Understand whether evaluation is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) or best value, and price accordingly.

Next steps

Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C24227Q0090. Read all attachments, especially any specifications, clauses, or evaluation factors not summarized in the synopsis. Note the firm response deadline of November 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are not ordinarily accepted in VA simplified acquisitions.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →