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6530--Medication Workstation Carts and BCMA Scanners
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contract Office 4, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying six medication workstation carts and one hundred twenty bar code scanners for the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The requirement is aligned with the national VHA initiative to expand Bar Code Medication Administration across clinical areas in preparation for the Federal EHR transition. Vendors must provide equipment meeting strict medical-grade specifications including motorized height-adjustable carts with lithium-ion battery systems, integrated electronic locking drawers, medical-grade peripherals, and wireless scanners pre-programmed for VA BCMA applications with docking stations and a minimum three-year warranty covering mechanical, electronic, and battery components. All items must be compliant with hospital patient care standards and delivered to the Wilkes-Barre, PA location within 90 days of award. Respondents must clearly demonstrate their capability to meet or exceed the stated technical requirements and confirm whether they are manufacturers, authorized distributors, or equivalent providers under the nonmanufacturer rule. Submissions must include the company name, address, contact person with phone and email, SAM UEI number, business size classification such as 8a, HubZone, SDVOSB, or VOSB, and any existing government contracts including FSS, eCAT, or NASA SEWP numbers. Vendors must answer detailed questions regarding their role in the supply chain, provide authorization letters from OEMs if acting as a reseller, and disclose any modifications made to the products. All responses must be submitted directly via email to jefferson.mann@va.gov by 6:00 a.m. ET on July 27, 2026 and must include brochures, technical specifications, and warranty documentation to demonstrate compliance. Generic marketing materials will not suffice. This is a sources sought notice only and does not constitute a solicitation, nor will the government reimburse any costs incurred in responding. Deliveries must occur during the medical center’s business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays, and coordination with Logistics and Biomed is required. The NAICS code is 339113 with a size standard of 800 employees.
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Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs Altoona VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA, 16602, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Please include the following information in your response: Company name Address Contact person name, phone number and email address SAM UEI # Business size/classification/type (i.e. 8a, Hubzone, SDVOSB, VOSB, etc.) FSS/eCAT/SAC/NAC/NITTAC/NASA SEWP or any Government held contract, if applicable provide the number. NAICS: 339113 Size Standard: 800 Employees Provide brochures, pamphlets, hyperlinks, or any other materials necessary to determine material capabilities including special features and any express or implied warranties.
Please answer the following questions: Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or equivalent solution to the above items? If not, can you provide additional information, as shown below? This confirms compliance with the nonmanufacturer rule IAW 13 CFR 121.406(b) Nonmanufacturers. If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, Point of Contact, and size status (if available). If you re a small business, are you an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above? If so, please include your letter of authorization on the OEM s letterhead. If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter, assemble, or modify the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is changed, assembled, or modified.
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted directly via email to jefferson.mann@va.gov. Responses that only include generic marketing material and do not provide for capability to meet requirements listed in the SON may not be considered. Responses must be received no later than 6:00 am ET, 07/27/2026. No solicitation document is available at this time. This notice is simply for Market Research Purposes Only. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. The VA will not reimburse any potential contractors for any costs associated with this Sources Sought Notice.
Statement of Need
Medication Workstation Carts and Bar Code Scanners
Purpose: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania has a requirement for additional medication carts and bar code scanners. This equipment will enable the expansion of Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) into additional clinical areas. BCMA expansion is a national VHA priority for both enterprise standardization and preparing sites for transitioning to the new Federal EHR. The new medication carts and scanners will be aligned with National BCMA initiative compliance. Tasks and Deliverables: The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center has a requirement for 6 Computerized medication carts and 120 BCMA pre-programed wireless scanners, The minimum specifications required of the medication carts and associated accessories are: A. Outpatient Medication Cart Requirements
Minimum 150W power system with 50ah Lithium Battery Onboard 20A charging, 120VAC Motorized work surface height adjustment. LCD monitor mount with motorized height adjustment Work surface of 17 W x 14.0 D with translucent protective cover or better Fan cooled, Electronic Locking PC compartment. 5 Caster wheels W/ 2 locking casters Electronic steer assist technology, with push button activation Ergonomic adjustable push handles, on cart front, w/ wrap around handles on sides and rear Power cord Slide-out keyboard tray w/ positive and negative tile w/ wrist rest. Mouse surface left or right LED keyboard light with brightness adjustment LED worksurface light w/ brightness adjustment LED med drawer lighting with manual on off Cart size minimum 20.0 W x 22 D Base footprint minimum 19 W x 20 D Tool-less , snap on, Battery cover. 3 year standard warranty with option to expand to 5 years Warranty will cover Mechanical components Electronic Components Lithium Battery Defects Lithium Battery Performance 24 monitor with privacy filter , 1080P HD LED Screen, w/ display port cable, 4 port USB hub, HDMI and VGA Ports Barcode scanner mount Medical grade keyboard Medical grade Mouse PIV reader with mount Medication and storage drawer cassettes interchangeable Electronic locking storage Two-tier drawer system 7 port USB hub. Medication carts needs to be complete and operate as a cohesive unit. All cabling and power requirements are included for a fully functioning unit.
B. Medical Grade Scanners
Scanner must be wireless Must have docking station that can be mounted to cart Must be pre-programed for VA BCMA applications. Must be VA OIT approved Must include a 3 year warranty or better
Quoters shall provide documentation clearly demonstrating their proposed equipment meets or exceeds the specifications listed. Deliverables/Installation/Incidental Services: Qty 6: Computerized Medication Cart Qty 1: Authorized technician will complete the on-site setup, assembly, and integration of the 6 computerized medication carts. QTY 120: Wireless BCMA Programed and ready scanners with docking station. The vendor shall deliver to the Wilkes-Barre VAMC, located at 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA for 6 computerized medication carts and 120 BCMA programed wireless Scanners, as specified within the requirements. The Wilkes-Barre VAMC shall oversee the assembly of carts and equipment. Warehouse point of contact is warehouse supervisor Dennelle Ripka at 570-824-3521 ext. 27177, nursing point of contact Mary Bosek at 570-824-3521 ext. 24011, and biomed supervisor Andrew Martin at 570-824-3521 ext. 7202 Delivery Requirements: The vendor shall begin delivery of the carts and accessories to the Wilkes-Barre VAMC, located at 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA,18711-0030, within 90 days after receipt of award (ARO). Delivery will be required to take place during the medical center s normal business hours. The medical center s normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am 4:30 pm, excepting Federal Holidays. Delivery and installation shall be coordinated with Logistics and Biomed. General Conditions: Vendor shall be an authorized distributor or manufacturer for the brand of equipment they are proposing. All parts and materials shall be medical grade, manufacturers recommended and approved for use in a hospital patient care area.
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