6530--Nurse Wall Mounted Workstations 36C24825Q1007
Summary
AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Wall-mounted nurse workstation product sought as Brand Name or Equal CARSTENS CAREPOD with a secure storage area and a fold-down work surface. In the initial market inquiry, the VA is gathering information to determine capability and the best acquisition approach for a firm-fixed-price purchase for the VA Healthcare System, including whether a SDVOSB/VOSB set-aside could apply if multiple responsive non-manufacturer-rule bidders submit complete information. Respondents must provide detailed company data, a capabilities statement, manufacturing or distributor status, an authorized distributor letter (if applicable), and an informal price estimate.
A subsequent procurement step outlines a Brand Name or Equal CARSTENS CAREPOD—Secure Storage with Fold-Down Work Surface, to be installed wall-mounted, with a firm requirement for new items and a manufacturer warranty. The RFQ specifies 39 units, requires responses to include UEI, business status, distributor documentation if applicable, a price list or supporting information, and Buy American compliance. It will be posted on SAM.gov, and vendors must be SAM (and DSBS if applicable) registered to participate. Salient characteristics are detailed in the RFQ (Section B). The awards section currently shows three entries but with no amounts, indicating that formal award determinations have not yet been made.
Sources Sought Notice Page 4 of 4 *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 4 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. There is no solicitation currently available. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to fulfil a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), NCO 08- is conducting a market research survey to identify potential qualified sources capable of providing BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Nurse Wall Mounted Workstation (Basis of Design: Carstens, Carepod ) at a firm fixed price for VA Healthcare System, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd Bldg 100, Bay Pines, Florida 33744. ***See attached Draft Salient Characteristics *** RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: - Company Name, Address, Size Standard, UEI#, Cage Code - Capabilities Statement - including whether all items are on existing government contract - Contract number (If applicable) - Place of Manufacturing - Point of Contact name, phone number, and email address - Authorized distributorship letter from the manufacturer (If applicable) - Informal estimate *NOTE: Acquisitions will only be set aside for SDVOSBs/VOSBs if two or more responses that meet the Non-manufacturer Rule are received with the required information listed above, by the due date specified below. Responses are due to Carlos Escobar at carlos.escobar2@va.gov by 10:00 AM EST on Monday, July 28, 2025. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. This is a Sources Sought Notice and submissions will be used for informational and planning purposes only. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.
From Sources Sought posted on Jul 22, 2025The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. Bay Pines, FL 33744, has a requirement for Brand Name or Equal CARSTENS CARPOD - Secure Storage with Fold-Down Work Surface. This requirement is set aside to Small Businesses. All vendors must be properly registered in the System Award Management database (SAM) and SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) if applicable. This solicitation will allow for vendors to offer BRAND NAME OR EQUAL products. All items shall be new and not refurbished or recycled. Price quotes shall include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, Small Business Status, an authorized distributor letter on the manufacturer s letterhead if the quoter is a distributor, a copy of a price list or any other supporting information for the price submitted, and a COMPLETED FAR 52.225-1 BUY AMERICAN SUPPLIES (If any items are made outside of the United States). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The solicitation will be available on or August 19, 2025 and will be distributed solely through the SAMs website (www.SAM.gov). The anticipated date for receipt of quotes is on or about August 26, 2025, with responses due to Carlos Escobar at carlos.escobar2@va.gov.
From Presolicitation posted on Aug 19, 2025Please review the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Wall Mounted Secure Storage with Fold-Down Work Surface in its entirety. QTY 39. Manufacturer Warranty included. See the Salient Characteristics Listed in SECTION B.
From Solicitation posted on Aug 19, 2025Notice history
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Sources Sought Posted Jul 22, 2025
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Presolicitation Posted Aug 19, 2025View changes (6)
- Title: 6530--Nurse Wall Mounted Workstations → 6515--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: CARSTENS CAREPOD - Secure Storage with Fold-Down Work Surface
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Jul 28, 2025 → Aug 26, 2025
- Set-Aside: None → Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Codes: 337214 → 339113
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Solicitation Posted Aug 19, 2025View changes (3)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) → None
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Award Notice LATEST Posted Sep 12, 2025
Details
Award Information
Awardees
| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVE AGAIN.COM | LQ4ANJBX8M67 | 8SJG7 | SANTA CLARITA |
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Place of Performance
10000 Bay Pines Blvd
Bay Pines, Florida 33744
USA