About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System seeks market information for a KitCheck RFID Tag System used for crash cart medication scanning. The required scope includes an RFID module, a yearly subscription fee for KitCheck software and analytics, sufficient RFID tags to label required medications and drawers, equipment scanning station barcode readers, system updates, remote setup and training, and standard parts and labor warranty. Implementation must conclude within four months from contract award. Eligible commercial vendors, including small and socioeconomic businesses categorized under NAICS code 541519, may participate in this market research. Interested parties must submit a capability statement of no more than 10 pages, including company details, UEI, small business status, authorized distributor certification, and optional general pricing to Doretha Jordan via email at [email protected]. Submissions are due by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on November 17, 2026.
Scope of work
- Central Pharmacy/OR Module for 146 staffed beds
- Yearly fee subscription for KitCheck software and analytics
- RFID tags provided for use of KitCheck
- Equipment scanning station barcode reader
- Training and support system updates and maintenance
- Remote implementation set-up, go-live support, weekly calls, and extra remote support
- Onsite implementation support for preparation to expand KitCheck
- Standard warranty to include parts and labor
Minimum qualifications
- Authorized distributor certification or evidence from the Original Equipment Manufacturer
- BAA/TAA compliant solution
Documents to include with your response
- Capability statement no longer than 10 pages addressing ability to meet requirements
- Statement detailing wholesale trade engagement and ownership of items delivered
- Certification or evidence of being an authorized distributor of the OEM
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and email
- UEI Number and CAGE Code
- Business size status and representations under NAICS 541519
- Responses to non-manufacturer rule questions, if applicable
- Information pertaining to equal to items and feedback on salient characteristics
- Estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work, if applicable
- Federal supply schedule or federal contract information, if applicable
Key dates
- Response date
- 11-17-2026 4:30PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Responses must be submitted via email to the Contracting Specialist with the Sources Sought number in the subject line; no longer than 10 pages.
Contract details
- Term
- Installation completed within four months from contract award
- Place of performance
- Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15240
Federal notice details
- Solicitation number
- 36C24427Q0051
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Buying office
- 244-Network Contract Office 4 (36C244)
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 17, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Nov 3, 2026
- NAICS
- 541519 · Other Computer Related Services
- Product/service code
- 6515
- Place of performance
- Pittsburgh, 15240
- Contracting contact
- Doretha Jordan, Contract Specialist
Doretha.Jordan@va.gov
(412) 822-3792
Source: SAM.gov. Read the official notice for the complete description and current instructions.
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Other Computer Related Services). This is not this requirement's award history.
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