6515--Warming Cabinets (VA-25-00044018)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is conducting a Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) for two Dual Compartment Warming Cabinets with Glass Doors for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The RFI aims to identify potential suppliers of model DJ06012433112 warming cabinets intended for warming IV solutions, surgical supplies, and patient blankets in compliance with AORN safety standards. Respondents must provide detailed information including business size status, existing GSA/VA Federal Supply Schedule contract details, authorized distributor status, and estimated market research pricing. The VA will use these responses to determine the procurement strategy, which could be a set-aside, sole source, or unrestricted solicitation. Responses are due by 1:00 PM Central Standard Time on February 3, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Lekeicia Anderson-Spight with specific formatting requirements.

The procurement is currently not set aside for any specific business category, though the VA is interested in responses from small business manufacturers and authorized distributors. The required warranty is a minimum of 12 months for all components, and if no responses are received from authorized distributors or equivalent manufacturers, the procurement may be sole-sourced. The procurement falls under NAICS category 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and PSC code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the requirement is for two warming cabinets with associated installation services. The VA will use the market research gathered through this RFI to shape the upcoming solicitation, potentially influencing factors such as competition, set-aside status, and procurement approach.