Summary

This is a Justification for Single Source Award (FAR 12.201-1) for a Department of Veterans Affairs acquisition below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office VISN 02 in New Jersey, seeks to purchase brand-specific stainless steel case carts (model 2237 #630-26-3-4520-0431) for New York Harbor Healthcare System Margaret Cochran Corbin in Manhattan. The acquisition is structured as an SDVOSB set-aside with a firm-fixed price award through open market competition. The estimated amount is redacted, and the performance period is 30 days after award.

The case carts are required to transport clean and dirty surgical instruments between the Sterile Processing Services and operating rooms and clinics while preventing cross-contamination. The carts must be constructed of stainless steel with specific dimensional requirements in two sizes, adjustable shelves, disposition monitors, exterior push handles, disassembled design for cleaning, and latching mechanisms. Market research conducted included SBA database searches using NAICS code 339113 (which identified 147 VOSB and 127 SDVOSB firms but zero results for the specific product), GSA Advantage searches, and a SAM.gov sole source notice (#36C24226Q0742, posted June 30 to July 8, 2026) that received three email responses. One respondent indicated intent to award sole source and provided OEM authorization, though the specific authorized distributor name is redacted. The contracting officer has certified the justification as accurate and complete.