7110--Mobile Laboratory Casework Pathology Lab Renov Togus VA Medical Center Augusta ME 04330
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), Togus VA Medical Center, Maine Healthcare System, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify industry capabilities for providing Mobile Laboratory Casework. This equipment is required for the Phase 2 Renovation of the Pathology Laboratory at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, ME. Responses are due by February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for mobile laboratory casework, which must be brand name or equal to the Mott Manufacturing Optima 2100 series. Key salient characteristics include:
- Countertops: 1" thick epoxy.
- Shelving: 3 steel shelves per setup, painted steel, adjustable in 1" increments.
- Cabinets: Hanging cabinets per schedule, with exposed ends finished.
- Electrical: 2 circuits per bench.
- Data: 2 Cat 6A per bench.
- Finishes: Casework frame, doors, drawers, shelving, and hardware in Bright White; phenolic countertop in Gray; racks brackets in Off White Powder Coat; grommets in Gray.
- Basis of Design: Mott Manufacturing Optima 2100 – Square Bench Systems, including single-sided benches with square rear uprights and legs, self-supporting with fixed or adjustable-height work surfaces, and pre-plumbed/pre-wired quick connect mechanical service fixtures. The notice specifies 13 requested items, including various sizes of lab tables (e.g., 30"x48", 30"x60", 36"x48", 36"x60", 36"x72") with and without shelving, some with hydraulic adjustment and undershelf lighting, and different types of suspended cabinets (full door, 4-drawer, door/drawer, open cabinet). Detailed furniture and equipment schedules for specific lab rooms (Histology, Blood Bank, Microbiology) are available in attached drawings.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: February 12, 2026
Evaluation
This is strictly market research to gather information from the industry for preliminary planning purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses will be used to determine industry capabilities.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should provide information regarding their capability to meet these requirements. The primary contact is Molly Greening, Contract Specialist, at Molly.Greening@va.gov or 413-584-4040 x6413. Attached documents provide further details on the basis of design (Mott Optima catalog) and lab layout drawings.