C220--Pharmacy Carousel Replacement
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on behalf of Salem VAMC, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for a Pharmacy Carousel Structural Analysis at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem, VA. This RFI aims to identify qualified businesses capable of performing structural evaluations and potentially installing two new pharmacy carousels. Responses are due by Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves a structural evaluation to assess the adequacy of existing elevated slabs, beams, columns, and foundations to support two new pharmacy carousels, each weighing approximately 13,300 lbs. Additionally, the scope includes the installation of these 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, and VA Master Construction Specifications. Deliverables include one electronic structural evaluation and installation report in PDF format, summarizing findings, installation verification, compliance documentation, supporting calculations, and references to applicable codes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Size Standard: $25.5 Million
- Product Service Code: C220 (Architect And Engineering General: Structural Engineering)
- Response Due: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Published: April 13th, 2026
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
This is for market research purposes only; no contract will be awarded based on responses. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov. Businesses claiming veteran-owned small business preference must be registered with VIP at veterans.certify.sba.gov. Information collected may be used to determine a future set-aside.
Interested contractors should email their responses to Contract Specialist Charlsi Brooker at Charlsi.Brooker@va.gov, referencing 36C24626Q0523. Required information includes: Business Name and Address, DUNS and UEI, interest in FSS quote or Open Market (with GSA/FSS/NAC Contract Number if applicable), Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email), SAM # and NAICS code, Business Size (SMALL or LARGE), and Business Type (e.g., service-disabled veteran owned, veteran owned small business, 8a, HUBZone, woman-owned).
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will not be returned, nor will there be discussions or debriefings. Information obtained may inform any subsequent solicitation.