7360--667-26-2-133-0223 NEW Patient Tray Delivery 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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing NEW Patient Tray Delivery Carts for the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. This is for information and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are due by March 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks both 16-capacity and 8-capacity patient food tray delivery carts. These carts must meet specific salient characteristics, including:
- Integrated full-length door handle design for enhanced ergonomics.
- Lockable sliding door latch for secure transport.
- Flag-style door hinges for improved serviceability.
- Sloped floor and drain with pop-up plug for easy cleaning.
- Smaller footprint for maneuverability in tight spaces.
- Designed to accommodate 1 tray per shelf, end-loaded.
- Constructed of durable, sanitary stainless steel with interior welded tube framing.
- Adjustable tray ladders/guides and 2" wide stainless steel tray slides.
- Long, ergonomic push handles and non-marking corner bumpers.
- Full 270° door swing for unobstructed access.
- Must be transport and vibration tested to IEC 60068-2-64.
- Compliance with US Food Code 2017, OSHA, and Joint Commission Standards is required.
- The carts should be brand name or equivalent to Aladdin Temp-Rite.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Preferably Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), or Small Businesses (SB). Other than small businesses will be accepted for market research purposes.
- NAICS Code: 333241 (Food product machinery manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard.
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published Date: March 18, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capability statement, relevant literature, and a product specification sheet for the items. If not the manufacturer, an authorized distributor letter is required. Submissions must include a UIE number and a point of contact name and phone number. Responses must be emailed to tiffany.conner@va.gov.
Additional Notes
All interested parties must be registered, active, and verified in SAM.gov. Small businesses must also be registered with the SBA (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/). Confirmation of GSA/FSS schedule availability for these items is also requested.