6515--EMERGENCY RESPONSE CRASH CARTS
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), specifically Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO16), is conducting market research through a Presolicitation/Sources Sought Notice (RFI) to identify qualified contractors capable of providing sixty (60) fully assembled emergency response crash carts for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in Little Rock, AR. This is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 60 durable polymer crash carts designed for emergency response in medical and community living centers. Key features include dual locking mechanisms for pharmaceuticals and supplies, full drawer locking, and approximate dimensions of 2 ft 10.5 in (L) x 1 ft 5.75 in (W) x 39 in (H). Carts must have three primary drawers, additional storage, an integrated oxygen tank holder, suction rack, sharps container bracket, defibrillator rack, and an IV pole. They must also include a hospital-grade electrical outlet strip and securely integrate all accessories. Compliance requires meeting or exceeding the functional and dimensional equivalence of a referenced InterMetro cart system and adhering to VA safety, equipment, and installation standards. Delivery will be to 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Sources Sought Notice (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) is indicated in the metadata, and small businesses are encouraged to respond.
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST
- Published: April 23, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must email responses to arlene.blade@va.gov with the subject line "36C25626Q0702 – RFI-Sources Sought Notice-CAVHS Crash Carts". Responses must include:
- Company contact information, business size, and SAM Unique Entity Identification Number.
- Small business status (SDB, HUBZone, 8A) and proof of qualifications, including confirmation of small business status under NAICS 339113.
- Evidence of authorization as a distributor/seller from the OEM.
- Product's country of origin (domestic or non-domestic).
- A capability statement listing active contracts for similar requirements (commercial, federal, state, local).
- Information on available contract vehicles (GWAC, GSA, IDIQ, BPA), including contract numbers and SINs.
Additional Notes
This is strictly market research; it is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals, nor does it guarantee a future solicitation or contract award. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.