Crash carts

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Cleveland Medical Center has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of crash cart components through a sole source justification with InterMetro Industries Corporation. The solicitation, identified as RFQ #36C25025Q0305, seeks to acquire specific medical equipment including 75 lock/blue/red pulls, 85 Metro drawer tray kits, 79 trays, 158 drawer divider kits, backboards, sharps containers, and replacement parts. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Extensive market research was conducted across multiple government procurement systems to validate InterMetro Industries as the sole source provider. The unique features of their crash cart components, including Microban antimicrobial protection, modular customization, and advanced security locking systems, were key factors in the sole source determination.

The objective of this Special Notice is to procure fully assembled crash carts with comprehensive medical accessories for deployment throughout the VA medical facility. Contractors interested in submitting capability statements must do so by February 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with electronic submission to Rachelle Hamer via email. The solicitation is unrestricted, meaning all businesses can potentially participate, though the market research indicated InterMetro Industries as the primary source. Delivery of the equipment is required within 30 days after receipt of order to the Cleveland VA Medical Center. The carts will include specialized features such as suction pump shelves, IV pole mounts, adjustable defibrillator trays, and locking mechanisms. Payment will be processed through electronic funds transfer in the System for Award Management (SAM), and invoices must be submitted electronically. The total procurement encompasses various cart components designed to ensure rapid access to emergency medical equipment across the hospital's main facility and outlying buildings.