BCMA Medical Carts, Columbia MO VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 15 in Leavenworth, Kansas, has issued a sole-source award for 37 Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) medical carts to be delivered to the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. This acquisition, identified by solicitation number 36C255-26-AP-1430 and valued at $565,165.59, was conducted under the Veterans First Contracting Program authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 8127(c), which mandates preferential treatment for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Market research confirmed that Minburn Technology Group, LLC, an SDVOSB, is the only qualified entity capable of meeting the technical and operational requirements, justifying a non-competitive award under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(E). The carts must be fully compatible with the VA’s BCMA and electronic health record systems, featuring height-adjustable designs, locking casters, 3x3 configurable medication bins, hot-swappable batteries with 8–12 hours of operational life, non-porous disinfectant-resistant surfaces, and integrated components such as PIV readers, barcode scanners, and signature pads. All units must be supported by a minimum one-year warranty and authorized for distribution by the original equipment manufacturer. Delivery is to occur at the VA facility in Columbia, Missouri, with inspection and acceptance performed on-site by VA personnel. The acquisition was executed under the NASA SEWP V IDIQ contract vehicle, with no options or extensions permitted. Submission requirements included proof of SDVOSB status, a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, an Authorization to Distribute letter from the manufacturer, and evidence of technical capability—all submitted via email by the April 2, 2026 deadline. No competitive evaluation was conducted, and no formal evaluation factors, weights, or risk ratings were applied due to the statutory sole-source nature of the procurement.