Howard Medical Hi-Care E Carts
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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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244), has awarded a non-competitive, firm-fixed-price delivery order for Howard Medical Hi-Care E Carts to Minburn Technology Group, LLC. This award, made under the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, supports the VA's Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) initiative. The contract was awarded in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) 16.507-6(b)(5) and 38 U.S.C. 8127(c).
Scope of Work
This award covers the procurement of thirty-eight (38) new Howard Medical Hi-Care E-Carts. These carts are essential for the VA EHRM initiative and must seamlessly integrate with existing VA clinical systems and infrastructure. Key requirements include standardized accessories, mounting components, and integrated software approved under the VA's Technical Reference Model (TRM). The place of performance is Erie, PA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Order
- Ordering Vehicle: NASA SEWP V Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) (Contract NNG15SD34B)
- Vendor: Minburn Technology Group, LLC (SDVOSB)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Award Date: February 18, 2026
- Product/Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
Justification for Non-Competitive Award
The award was made non-competitively due to an exception to fair opportunity, justified by the proprietary nature of the Howard Medical Hi-Care E-carts. These carts possess unique design features and integrated components that are not interchangeable with other manufacturers. Market research confirmed that no other manufacturer could meet the Erie VAMC's specific workflow and physical environment requirements without significant risks, including system incompatibility, warranty invalidation, and potential disruptions to patient care. Furthermore, using non-TRM-approved software would delay the critical EHRM implementation schedule. The pricing under the NASA SEWP V GWAC was deemed fair and reasonable through competitive procedures.
Additional Notes
The Justification and Approval (J&A) for this exception to fair opportunity was approved by the Contracting Officer and One Level Above the Contracting Officer. Both the J&A and this award notice will be posted to the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) for 30 days. The primary contact for this award is Nathan Lohr at nathan.lohr@va.gov or 412-628-3595.