6515--(NX) 586-25-2-047-0014 Howard Medical Carts for Jackson VAMC (VA-25-00043065) 36C256-25-AP-1542

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking to procure three Howard Medical HI-Pinnacle E Medication Carts for the Jackson VA Medical Center located in Mississippi. The solicitation (RFQ 36C25625Q0921) requires the medical carts to include advanced features such as a central control panel, LCD height adjustment, motorized monitor mount, battery power system, and comprehensive accessories including cup dispensers, sharps container, and barcode scanner mounts. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their detailed technical proposals demonstrating product capabilities by June 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time. The procurement will be evaluated based on technical capability, compliance with specified product requirements, and the ability to provide an authorized distributor letter from the original equipment manufacturer. Contract Specialist Jennifer Stasher will manage the solicitation and can be contacted at Jennifer.Stasher@va.gov or 601-206-7052 for any questions or clarifications.

The solicitation is set aside as a Total Small Business opportunity, with contractors operating under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The place of performance will be the Fayetteville VA Medical Center Warehouse in Arkansas, with onsite setup and integration to be completed by a Howard Medical authorized technician, estimated at up to 8 working hours. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves three medical carts with a comprehensive 5-year warranty. The VA is replacing two nonrepairable medication carts and adding one additional cart to maintain safe and efficient medication administration. Interested vendors must provide a completed Price/Cost Schedule, Contractor Contract Administration Data Form, delivery lead time, technical product details, and an authorized distributor letter to be considered for the contract.