6515--Medication Carts - JAX
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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), specifically Network Contracting Office 16, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Small Businesses (SB) capable of providing Howard Medical HI-Pinnacle E Carts or equivalent for the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. This is not a solicitation for proposals, but for information gathering. Responses are due May 29, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The VA requires three (3) medication carts, specifically the Howard Medical HI-Pinnacle E Cart (Model #: 1407970, Model 30) or an approved equal. Key features for these carts include:
- Negative tilt slide-out, full-size keyboard tray with integrated wrist rest and USB ports.
- Multiple storage configuration options, including the ability to reserve tiers for narc lock.
- Soft-closing drawers and one-touch Steer Assist technology.
- Large work surface (22” D x 30.5” W) and slide-out tray (10” x 14”).
- Support for 9 tiers of storage on either side.
- PowerMax 150 Power Module with a 50 AH Class Lithium Iron Phosphate battery.
- PC Compartment and 6 AC Receptacle Power Strip.
- On-site setup and integration of the three carts by the manufacturer.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 337126 (Furniture Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 950 employees
- Place of Performance: Montgomery VA Medical Center, 1500 Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS 39216
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 16
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside Preference: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Small Businesses (SB). Other than small businesses may also respond for market research purposes.
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email responses to Justin.Taylor5@va.gov.
- Required Information:
- Capabilities Statement.
- Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number.
- Proof of authorization to sell Howard Medical HI-Pinnacle E Cart.
- Any qualifying certifications.
- For "brand name or equal" products, provide detailed specifications of the offered equivalent.
- Answers to specific questions: item manufacturer, manufacturing location, authorized distributors, and availability of equivalent domestic end products from a US manufacturer.
- Contact: Justin Taylor, Contracting Officer, justin.taylor5@va.gov, (228) 229-9936.
Important Notes
This is solely for market research; it is not a request for proposals or quotes, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Interested parties must be registered, active, and verified in SAM.gov, and VETCert registration is also noted for veteran-owned businesses.