6515--6515- Auto-locking hallway carts w/drawers
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), VISN 20, has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research to identify capable sources for 7 auto-locking hallway carts with drawers. This is for informational purposes only and is NOT a Request for Proposal. The VA aims to establish if this requirement can be set-aside for small businesses or other socio-economic programs.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 7 auto-locking hallway carts with drawers, Brand Name or Equal. Key salient characteristics include:
- Auto-lock system with key override
- Plastic top
- 3 accessory mounting panels with aluminum mounting tracks
- Removable colored drawer fronts and metal drawer pulls
- Power coat paint inside and out
- Stabilizing frame with non-marring PVC bumper
- Twin push handles
- High quality 5” swivel casters (2 locking, 1 tracking, 1 swivel)
- One-piece wrap-around aluminum construction with double sidewall construction
- FCC Part 15 Compliant, ISO 9001-2015 Certified, and Made in the USA
- Freight included to Portland VA Health Care System, Portland, OR.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Contract Type: Single, firm-fixed price contract (if pursued)
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical & Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- PSC/FSC: 6515 – Medical & Surgical Instruments, Equipment and Supplies
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine potential set-aside for small business or other socio-economic programs.
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time
- Published: April 23, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested and capable vendors must provide a written statement including:
- Point of Contact
- Business size
- Short Description of Capabilities
- Proof of authorized service provider from the manufacturer
- VetCert certification (if applicable)
- Unique Entity ID (UEI#)
- FSS/GSA Schedule (if applicable) Responses must show clear and convincing evidence of capability and be submitted electronically to Amy Kuczajda (amy.kuczajda@va.gov).
Additional Notes
This is for market research only; no solicitation is currently available, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs. Responses will be shared within the Government and project team but held in strict confidence.