36C255-26-AP-1165 Inventory Management Storage with a Weight-Based Inventory Management System with GIP Interface
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes. The VA is seeking information on qualified sources capable of providing a free-standing inventory management storage system with a weight-based inventory management system that interfaces with a Generic Inventory Package (GIP). The place of performance is the Rolla CBOC (Columbia VAMC) in Rolla, MO. Responses are due by March 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The VA requires an inventory management system with the following key functionalities:
- Real-time, web-based inventory tracking with data mining capabilities.
- Interface with GIP to identify out-of-balance quantities.
- Color-coded stickers for item identification.
- Support for a wide range of product sizes, thicknesses, and weights.
- Compatibility with VA's current and future electronic health records.
- Comprehensive reporting on inventory status, consumption, and discrepancies.
- Automatic software upgrades.
- Web-based access on any computer or mobile device.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (NOT a solicitation)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time
- Published: February 26, 2026
- Contract Details: Contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not specified as this is a Sources Sought Notice.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This notice requests information on whether interested companies consider themselves small businesses under NAICS code 339112 and to provide their small business identifier (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB). It also inquires about existing Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts and Authorized to Distribute letters from manufacturers.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit capabilities demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. Responses should be sent via email to Teresa Cabanting (teresa.cabanting@va.gov). Questions must also be submitted via email to the same contact; telephone responses or questions will not be accepted. Responses to this notice are for market research only and do not constitute an offer or guarantee a contract award. Responders are responsible for all associated expenses.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Teresa Cabanting
- Email: teresa.cabanting@va.gov
- Phone: 9139461976