2320--Biomedical Utility Cart
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA Phoenix Health Care System, is seeking quotes for a 4-passenger electric Biomedical Utility Cart. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity under a Firm Fixed Price contract. Questions are due by April 16, 2026, and offers by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a low-speed electric utility vehicle to be used by BioMedical personnel at the Phoenix VAMC for transporting personnel and equipment within the parking lot. Key specifications include:
- Vehicle Type: 4-passenger electric utility vehicle, low-speed.
- Safety: Must meet all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for street legal use, including specific features like headlights, tail lights, brake lights, blinkers, AS1 DOT certified glass with automatic wiper, DOT seatbelts, horn, and driver/passenger side mirrors.
- Capacity: Must seat at least 2 persons and feature a cargo bed of at least 12 square feet.
- Power & Performance: Battery-powered with a range of up to 50 miles per charge, rechargeable via a standard 110V outlet. Must include a battery indicator and a display showing battery status, charging status, speedometer, and odometer. Minimum speed of 10 mph, with forward/reverse switch and a backup alarm.
- Load Capacity: Must support a combined load (passenger and bed) of at least 1200 lbs.
- Durability: Weatherproof against sun and rain.
- Braking: Equipped with 4-wheel hydraulic brakes and an independent parking brake.
- Warranty: A 3-year limited warranty is required.
- Additional: Includes GCAC upgraded motor; shipping costs must be reflected in the total price.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 180 days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336211 (Small Business Size Standard: 1000 employees). A waiver for the nonmanufacturer rule for this NAICS was granted on 7/20/1998.
- Place of Performance: VA Phoenix Health Care System, 650 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012.
- Questions Due: April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Local Time.
- Offers Due: April 24, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific Local Time.
- Published: April 8, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Offers must be submitted via email to victor.oliveros@va.gov. Required documents include a completed SF 1449, specifically:
- Section B.1: Vendor Information with SAM UEI Number and acknowledgement of amendments.
- Section B.3: Schedule of Supplies, identifying specific manufacturer and model number.
- Section B.4: Delivery Schedule.
- Section C.4: VAAR 852.219-78 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting- Certificate of Compliance of Supplies and Products.
- Section E.5: FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. Oral offers will not be accepted. RFI responses will be posted as amendments on SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are attached. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network.