BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO METRO LIFELINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE CRASH CART
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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 the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, is soliciting proposals for sixty (60) fully assembled Metro Lifeline Emergency Response crash carts, or an approved equal. This Firm-Fixed-Price acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The purpose is to replace discontinued crash cart models. Proposals are due June 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide and deliver sixty (60) fully assembled crash carts. Key requirements include:
- Product: Metro Lifeline Emergency Response crash carts, brand name or equal.
- Quantity: 60 units.
- Assembly: Carts must be fully assembled upon delivery.
- Construction & Features: Durable polymer material, dual locking mechanisms for pharmaceuticals and supplies, full locking capability for all drawers, integrated oxygen tank holder, suction rack, sharps container bracket, defibrillator rack, IV pole, and a hospital-grade electrical outlet strip.
- Dimensions: Approximately 2 ft 10.5 in (L) x 1 ft 5.75 in (W) x 39 in (H). Detailed technical drawings specify overall dimensions of 38.0 inches (W) x 24.7 inches (D) x 44.8 inches (H), with blue drawer pulls.
- Delivery: Within 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to Little Rock, AR.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing).
- Set-Aside: This is a Total Set-Aside for Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), per VAAR 852.219-73.
- OEM Authorization: Required for brand name or equal products.
- Warranty: Information must be included in the proposal.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: One electronic copy via email to Arlene A. Blade at arlene.blade@va.gov.
- Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotations will undergo a comparative evaluation. The lowest priced proposal for the brand name item or an "equal" product that meets specifications will be considered most advantageous.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be VIP-listed SDVOSBs and must complete and submit VAAR 852.219-76 (Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products).
- Offer Due Date: June 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes various FAR clauses (e.g., 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5) incorporated by reference. Electronic invoicing is required. A Crash Cart Technical Drawing is provided as an attachment to aid bidders in understanding physical specifications.