6515--646-26-1-633-0019 | Avalo Medical Carts: Storage/Transport Brand Name or Equal to
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Capsa Avalo Auto lock Medical Carts (Brand Name or Equal). These carts are required for the Critical Care Service Line to safely secure medications and supplies in patient rooms and for portable use. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Purpose & Scope
The Critical Care Service Line at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System has a new requirement for auto-lock carts in every patient room and auto-lock portable carts for line insertion and blood draws. The primary purpose is to safely secure medications or supplies as needed. The vendor is also required to provide all necessary procedure, troubleshooting, and operator manuals.
Key Requirements
The solicitation details two primary auto-lock medical cart configurations, both featuring an auto-relock locking system and no handles:
- Cart 1 (8H-MLD, FUL-DWR, AUTO-LK, LCD): Light Creme / Dark Creme, with 1x 3" drawer, 2x 6" drawers (with dividers), and 1x 10" drawer (with dividers). Includes a 12" shelf, 3" "S" supplies drawer divider kit, drawer sub-dividers, and removal of lock tabs per drawer.
- Cart 2 (9H-MLD, FUL-DWR, AUTO-LK, LCG): Light Creme / Extreme Green OR Light Creme / Extreme Blue, with 2x 3" drawers, 2x 6" drawers (with dividers), and 1x 10" drawer (with dividers). Includes a 3" "S" supplies drawer divider kit, custom dispenser drawer with plastic dividers, upgraded drawer extensions, flex divider assemblies, drawer dividers, upgraded tracking casters, and an upgraded AM handle (left side, light creme).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation / RFP / RFQ
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Period of Performance: Delivery required no more than 60 days after contract award.
- Place of Performance: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare, University Drive C, Pittsburgh PA 15240. Delivery will be to the North Loading Dock.
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published Date: March 12, 2026.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Andrew Taylor
- Email: andrew.taylor3@va.gov
- Phone: 724-679-2327