C220--Pharmacy Carousel Replacement Small Business Set Aside
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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), specifically the 246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246), has issued a Solicitation for Pharmacy Carousel Replacement and Structural Analysis at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The primary objective is to conduct a structural analysis and install two new pharmacy carousels. Quotes are due by May 8th, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
Contractors are required to perform a comprehensive structural evaluation to determine the adequacy of existing elevated slabs, beams, columns, and foundations to support two new pharmacy carousels, each weighing approximately 13,300 lbs. Following the evaluation, the contractor will install the two pharmacy carousels in compliance with VA TIL specifications, including VA PG 18-10 Structural Design Manual (July 1, 2023), PG 18-3, PG 18-4, VA Master Construction Specifications, IBC, ACI, ASCE, and NFPA standards. Deliverables include an electronic structural evaluation and installation report in PDF format, summarizing findings, installation verification, compliance documentation, supporting calculations, and references to applicable codes. Carousel 1 will replace a legacy unit between columns K5 & K6, while Carousel 2 will be installed at a later date between columns K4 & K5. Specific Omnicell unit details are provided in the 'Answers to Vendor Questions' document.
Contract Details
This will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The anticipated Period of Performance is from May 15, 2026, to June 14, 2026. The applicable NAICS Code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a size standard of $25.5 Million, and the Product Service Code is C220 (Architect And Engineering General: Structural Engineering). The Place of Performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Charlsi.Brooker@va.gov by May 8th, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Technical questions are due by May 4th, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, also via email. Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror who meets technical acceptability, with price being the sole evaluation factor. Offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of award. Quotes should be submitted separately on company letterhead.
Additional Notes
An amendment provides answers to vendor questions, clarifying Omnicell unit specifications and carousel placement. Several attached documents, including structural drawings (e.g., Bldg.143-S37 Column Schedule, Bldg. 143 Sht 143-S2 Typical Details and Notes, Bldg.143-S13 Bsmt Level Framing Foundation Plan Zone F, Bldg.143-S6 Sbsmt Level Foundation Plan Zone E F, Bldg.143-24 Bsmt Level Zone F Dimension Plan, Bldg.143-S1 Typical Details and Notes), are crucial for understanding the project's technical requirements.