6515--646-26-1-633-0019 | Avalo Medical Carts: Storage/Transport Brand Name or Equal to

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Capsa Healthcare - Avalo Auto lock Medical Carts (Brand Name or Equal) for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The Critical Care Service Line requires these carts to safely secure medications or supplies in patient rooms and for portable use during line insertions and blood draws.

• Medical Carts: Specific models include 8H-MLD, 9H-MLD, and 9H-MLD with auto-relock locking systems. Various configurations of drawers (3", 6", 10", 12" shelf) and colors (Light Creme, Dark Creme, Extreme Green, Extreme Blue) are specified.

• Accessories: Includes drawer divider kits, drawer sub-dividers, lock tabs, upgrade kits for drawer extensions, casters, and handles.

• Documentation: Vendor must provide all necessary procedure manuals, troubleshooting manuals, and operator manuals.

• Delivery: All items must be delivered within 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System warehouse.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery within 30 days ARO.

• Questions Deadline: March 20, 2025, to andrew.taylor3@va.gov.

• Offer Due Date: March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT.

• Evaluation Approach: Comparative evaluation based on Technical/Quality (including authorized distributor status, warranty, delivery timeframe), Past Performance, and Price. Alternate quotations are not accepted.

• This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database.

• Specific limitations on subcontracting apply for SDVOSBs (50% for services/supplies).

• NAICS Code: 339113, Size Standard: 800 Employees.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, Buy American, and security prohibitions.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically upon acceptance and full operational status.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Capsa Avalo Auto lock Medical Carts (Brand Name or Equal) for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's Critical Care Service Line. The carts are needed to safely secure medications or supplies in patient rooms and for portable use during line insertion and blood draws.

The solicitation specifies two primary cart configurations, both featuring an auto-relock locking system and requiring no handles. Specific drawer configurations and colors are detailed:

• Cart 1 (8H-MLD, FUL-DWR, AUTO-LK, LCD):

  • Colors: Light Creme / Dark Creme
  • Drawers: 1x 3" drawer, 2x 6" drawers (with dividers), 1x 10" drawer (with dividers)
  • Includes: 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):

  • Colors: Light Creme / Extreme Green OR Light Creme / Extreme Blue
  • Drawers: 2x 3" drawers, 2x 6" drawers (with dividers), 1x 10" drawer (with dividers)
  • Includes: 3" "S" supplies drawer divider kit, custom dispenser drawer with plastic dividers, upgraded drawer extensions, flex divider assemblies, drawer dividers, upgraded casters (tracking), and upgraded AM handle (left side, light creme).

• 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.

• Response Date: March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Contact: Andrew Taylor, Contracting Officer, andrew.taylor3@va.gov, 724-679-2327.

• Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing).

• PSC Code: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Equipment).

• The vendor must provide all necessary procedure, troubleshooting, and operator manuals.

• Delivery will be to the North Loading Dock at VAPHS. Logistics will receive items, PPM will place EE tags, and BioMedical Engineering will perform safety checks and system entry for PM.