36C25626Q0721.docx

SUBJECT*

Medication Carts

GENERAL INFORMATION

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi MS 39531

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer D. Rene' Impey rene.impey@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Nursing Service

2200 Fort Roots Drive, Bldg. 182

North Little Rock AR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.

This SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE is for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS or QUOTES and NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall NOT be construed as solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System is seeking preferably Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), or Small Businesses (but will accept other than small business for market research purposes), capable of providing computerized medical carts for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Nursing, Little Rock, AR.

See DRAFT Statement of Work for detailed description of supplies.

The NAICS code is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and the Size Standard is 800 employees. Responses must be received by no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time, Friday, May 1, 2026. Responses shall be emailed to rene.impey@va.gov. Facsimile or Telephonic responses will not be accepted. Responses shall contain Capabilities Statements to include the following:

Contractors shall also provide the following:

Contractor name: ___________________________________________ Point(s) of contact name: ______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: _______________________________________

UEI #: ______________________________

CAGE Code: _______________________________

· Please identify which products your company is offering that meet all salient characteristics listed in the Statement of Work (SOW). For each proposed product, provide the following information:

Manufacturer name Country of manufacture Product specifications (spec sheets) Product images or photos Availability status and estimated lead time

· Is your company considered a small business concern, Small Business (SB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), or 8A concern under the NAICS 339113?

· Does your company have the product available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract? If so, please identify the contract number for the government to review as part of this Market Research.

Note: All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award.

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· SBA Small Business Search: https://search.certifications.sba.gov/

· Vet 4212 (Veteran owned small Business are reminded of Reporting Requirements) VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov) Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

Sources Sought Notice

DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK

Medication Carts

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Little Rock, AR

2. SCOPE

2.1 The Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System (CAVHS), (Nursing Department) needs to purchase 35 computerized medical carts (Mobile Medical Workstation On Wheels) required for in-patient use at the facility. These computerized medication carts will be used by nurses to deliver medication directly to patients. These computerized medical carts will enable the effective delivery of medications to patients utilizing a tested and proven process already integrated within the facility.

2.2 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Central control panel for drawer access, power system controls, battery fuel gauge with visual and audible alerts, height adjustments, and light controls.

• PowerMax 150 with 50 ah class Lithium Iron Phosphate power system

- Rechargeable, high-efficiency power system; for powering devices up to 150W (150VA); 20A charger; 120VAC true sine output; features:

- High output efficiency (85%)

- Reusable air filter minimizes dust ingestion, improves reliability

- Fast charging (100% recharge in about 2.8 hrs)

- Lightweight 13.2 lb Battery

• Motorized work surface height adjustment

- without storage cabinet: 32.5” sitting to 47.6” standing

- with 2-tier storage cabinet: 32.5” sitting to 47.6” standing

- with 4-tier storage cabinet: 34.1” sitting to 47.6” standing

• LCD VESA monitor mount with motorized height adjustment (5.25” range).

- Monitor mount for 75 or 100mm VESA, includes tilt and swivel motions, supports vertical or horizontal monitor orientation

• Large work surface area (17”W x 14.3”D) with translucent protective cover

• Large, fan cooled, Electronic Locking PC compartment (17.1'W x 12.5'D x 3.2'H)

• (4) 5' premium casters with 2 locking casters on front

• Electronic Steer Assist Technology, push button on console activates rear casters tracking system for effortless steering

• Ergonomic adjustable push handles on front of cart and wrap around handle

• Slide-out keyboard tray with positive and negative tilt feature and integral wrist rest.

- Max keyboard dimensions (18.2'W x 7.5'D x 1.6'H)

• Mouse surface and mouse pouch on left or right side of keyboard

• LED keyboard light with multiple brightness levels.

• LED Work Surface light with adjustable brightness. White or red hue

• LED Med Drawer Light with manual on/off illuminates area below the keyboard tray

• Integral AC power distribution with 6 AC receptacles for powering equipment

• Universal accessory mounting locations on rear of cart and on monitor mount

• Cable management area with easy access panels to manage and house excess cables

• 8ft three-coiled sections power cord with hospital-grade AC plug, dual hooks

2.3 DELIVERY

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