6515--Medical Carts

The VAMC Salem VA is seeking to procure 38 advanced medical carts designed to enhance healthcare delivery through motorized and adjustable features. These carts must include push-button controls for motorized height adjustments, allowing seamless transition from seated to standing positions, with minimum height adjustments of 26.25 inches and 44 inches across all drawer configurations. The display components should be highly adjustable, capable of tilting, swiveling, and rotating, while the steering system ensures maneuverability. Each cart must feature a touchscreen display and a lightweight power system, not exceeding 3 pounds, with a battery capacity of at least 51.4AH, incorporating WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities, and compliant with FIPS 140-2 standards. The power system must be housed under the worksurface, capable of rebooting connected PCs via the touchscreen, and capable of integrating with hospital IT systems for ticketing. Durability is emphasized with hospital-grade plastics suitable for cleaning with hospital disinfectants, and the carts are required to have a comprehensive six-year mechanical and electrical warranty, along with a four-year battery warranty. Security and functionality are prioritized through features such as electronically lockable, interchangeable medication bins that can be reprogrammed for different configurations, audible and visual alarms for open drawers, and PIN code access for drawer security. The carts must also include an electronic locking system for medication bins and be capable of sending alerts and system tickets to hospital IT. This procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under solicitation number 36C24625Q0557, with a response deadline of March 25, 2025. The contract is managed by the 246-NETWORK Contracting Office 6 in Hampton, VA, with John Harmsen serving as the primary contact.