6515--Howard Medical Carts (VA-26-00064791)
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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.
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), Regional Procurement Office Central, on behalf of the Midwest Consortium (MIDCON), has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The VA intends to procure Howard Medical Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) carts, Workstation on Wheels (WOWs), and Transfer carts, along with associated parts and accessories. The intended awardee for this BPA is Minburn Technology Group, LLC, an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)/Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB).
This notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the brand name requirements may submit a quotation for consideration. Responses are due by Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for brand name new and replacement:
- Howard Medical BCMA carts
- Howard Medical Workstation on Wheels (WOWs)
- Howard Medical Transfer carts
- Associated parts and accessories for the aforementioned equipment.
Contract Details
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Procurement Method: Conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (RFO 12.201-1) and restricting competition (RFO 12.102).
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Small Business Size Standard: 800 employees
- Buy American Act: Applies; identified brand name items are domestic end products as defined in RFO Part 25.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation document is available. Telephone requests will not be accepted.
- Submission: Responsible sources capable of meeting the requirements may submit a quotation with manufacturer cut sheets via email.
- Content: Responses must include the country of manufacture.
- Evaluation: Responses will be evaluated, but the government reserves the sole discretion not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses received.
- Registration: Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov).
Deadlines & Contacts
- Response Due: Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern.
- Submit To: Jessica Rogers (Contract Specialist) at jessica.rogers2@va.gov and Michelle Rhodes (Contracting Officer) at michelle.rhodes@va.gov.