Medical Carts with BCMA Mounting_Sources Sought Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 15, Network Contracting Office 15, is seeking sources for medical carts with BCMA (Bar Code Medication Administration) mounting to support the St. Louis VA Medical Center at Jefferson Barracks, with responses due by May 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time.

The requirement specifies 60 medical carts configured with SlimCart components, including ASM No Storage units, laptop security bars, left bins, and right scanner shelves with holes. Carts must feature height-adjustable design with locking wheel casters, medical-grade construction, and support for modular accessories including PIV readers, antennas, integration kits, electronic signature pads, cup dispensers, sani-wipe holders, BCMA scanners, computers and monitors, mice and keyboards, batteries, and sharps containers. The carts require a minimum 3x3 bin configuration for medication storage with lockable compartments, integrated rechargeable power systems supporting 8-to-12-hour clinical shifts with hot-swappable batteries, secure mounting for laptops and computing devices, integrated cable management, and non-porous medical-grade materials resistant to hospital-grade disinfectants. Carts must be serviceable by VA staff, cleanable with standard facility cleaners, and capable of mounting current computers and laptops with no network connectivity required.

This is a sources sought notice for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a binding solicitation. Responses do not create offers or prospective bidder list inclusion. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard. Submit responses to Cory Rosene at cory.rosene@va.gov.