Shelving, Storage and Movable Aisle

The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring a manually operated, mobile aisle, high-density filing system with shelving, storage, and movable aisle components for the new Tulsa VA Medical Center. The system requires specific configurations including one section measuring 21'-0"W x 10'-3"D with 8 rows of shelves and another section measuring 11'-7"W x 5'-0"D with 4 rows of shelves, all featuring open wire construction with chrome or stainless finish and a minimum load capacity of 700 pounds per linear foot. The shelving system must be designed with a top track system and be ADA compliant for installation in the Sterile Processing Service area. The procurement will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, with vendors required to submit administrative data, Buy American Certificate, product illustrations, and sustainability certification. The original response deadline of August 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time has been amended and extended to August 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with delivery and installation required by October 15, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business contractors. The specifications identify KTW Group, Inc. as the manufacturer of the required shelving system, though no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned in the solicitation documents. The performance period for delivery and installation is strictly controlled between September 15, 2025, and November 15, 2025, with the manufacturer's warranty beginning on the first patient day of January 20, 2026. The shelving system will be configured as a Double Deep System with shelf dimensions of 78"w x 22"d, requiring careful coordination to maintain appropriate aisle space and system operability within the designated sterile storage area. Performance will take place at the Tulsa VA Medical Center located at Tulsa, OK 74127, where the contractor must provide OEM-trained technicians for installation and comply with various safety and regulatory requirements including OSHA, FDA, and VA Health Care System directives.