Medical Carts with BCMA Mounting_Sources Sought Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of supplying 60 medical carts equipped with BCMA (Bar-Code Medication Administration) mounting for use at the St. Louis VA Medical Center in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. The requirement, identified under NAICS code 339112 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, calls for carts built to medical-grade standards, featuring non-porous, disinfectant-resistant surfaces, hot-swappable battery systems providing 8 to 12 hours of operational life with visual charge indicators, secure storage compartments compliant with VA security policies, and integrated mounting for laptops, tablets, E-signature pads, and peripherals. Four distinct cart models are requested: ASM No Storage, Laptop Security Bar, Left Bin, and Right Scanner Shelf, each requiring precise configuration for clinical workflows and cable management. The notice specifies that all products must comply with the Buy American Act under FAR Part 25 and require U.S. manufacturing, with vendors not acting as manufacturers needing to submit authorization letters from the original equipment manufacturer and demonstrate compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule if claiming small business status. Responses must include a capabilities statement, UEI number, size status, socioeconomic classifications, and documentation of past federal contracts if applicable. This notice is a non-binding Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or procurement action; no pricing, contract value, delivery schedule, or evaluation criteria are provided at this stage. All responses are due by May 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time, and must be submitted via email to [email hidden]. The place of performance and acceptance is the St. Louis VA Medical Center, while administrative oversight is handled by the Network Contracting Office 15 in Leavenworth, Kansas. No formal contract clauses, inspection procedures, packaging requirements, invoicing methods, or contracting officer roles are included in this notice, as these will be defined only in a future solicitation. The procurement is not subject to any set-aside, and funding is sourced from Recovery Act funds. Vendors are expected to confirm their ability to deliver within anticipated timelines and provide ongoing service and maintenance support.