6515--Medication Carts
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify preferably Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), or other small businesses, capable of providing computerized medical carts for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, AR. This is for information and planning purposes only; no proposals or quotes are being requested. Responses are due by May 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking 35 computerized medical carts (Mobile Medical Workstation On Wheels). Key functionalities include a central control panel with power system controls, battery fuel gauge, height adjustments, and light controls. Specific requirements detail a PowerMax 150 power system, motorized height adjustment, VESA monitor mount, large work surface, electronic locking PC compartment, premium casters, ergonomic handles, slide-out keyboard tray, LED lighting, integral AC power distribution, universal accessory mounting, cable management, and an 8ft hospital-grade power cord. Equipment delivery and installation are required at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, Bldg 182, North Little Rock, AR 72112. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) provides further details.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 800 employees
- Set-Aside: Primarily seeking SDVOSB, but will accept responses from Small Businesses and other than small businesses for market research.
- Response Due: Friday, May 1, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Central Time
- Published: April 24, 2026
Submission Requirements
Responses must be emailed to rene.impey@va.gov and include a Capabilities Statement with:
- Contractor name, point(s) of contact, address, telephone, email, company's business size, UEI #, and CAGE Code.
- Identification of products meeting SOW salient characteristics, including manufacturer, country of manufacture, product specifications (spec sheets), images, availability status, and estimated lead time.
- Confirmation of business size classification (SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8A).
- Details of any existing Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), GSA, FSS, IDIQ, and/or BPA contracts, including contract numbers.
Eligibility
Interested parties must be registered, active, and verified in SAM.gov and SBA Small Business Search. Veteran-owned small businesses are reminded of Vet 4212 reporting requirements.
Additional Notes
This is solely a Sources Sought Notice for market research; no contract will be awarded from this notice. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals or quotes.