6515--MASS Medical Storage Cabinets

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for MASS Medical Storage Cabinets specifically designed for medical scope storage and related equipment. The procurement targets TruAir medical cabinets and associated connectors from Capsa Solutions, with seven line items including cabinets, connectors, and freight services. These specialized cabinets are critical for the Salem VA Medical Center's Sterile Processing Services to streamline clinical workflows, enhance procedure safety, and reduce nosocomial infection risks while storing endoscopes and other medical supplies. The evaluation will be based on the lowest-price technically acceptable offer methodology. Quotes must be submitted via email to ruth.morris@va.gov by August 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EDT, and offerors must maintain an active SAM.gov account to participate.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees, though the solicitation notice indicates "No Set-Aside Used" which appears inconsistent with the RFQ documentation. Market research conducted through various platforms concluded that these specialized medical storage cabinets are only available from the original equipment manufacturer, suggesting limited competition. The estimated procurement value is under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000, and the contract is structured as a one-time buy rather than a multi-year agreement. The cabinets must meet specific AAMI standards and accommodate Da Vinci Ion catheters to address the facility's unique medical storage requirements. Delivery and performance will occur at the Salem VA Medical Center in Virginia, with the procurement supporting critical medical equipment storage needs for the facility's sterile processing operations.