The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C24626Q0237) to conduct market research for potential offerors capable of retrofitting wire shelving at the Garner VA Outpatient Clinic in Garner, NC. This notice is not a formal solicitation but aims to gather information from qualified businesses. The NAICS code for this procurement is 337215 (Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing), with a size standard of 500 employees. Interested parties are requested to submit company name and address, business size, socioeconomic categories (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned), and a brief description of qualifications. Responses are due by January 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, to Rachel Watkins at Rachel.Watkins2@va.gov.
The Garner VA Outpatient Clinic requires contractors to replace existing HD solid shelving with 265 wire shelving panels to meet fire code requirements for sprinkled water distribution. This project aims to ensure safe and efficient healthcare delivery. Contractors must provide brand-name or equivalent equipment that meets specific physical, functional, and performance characteristics, including connectivity to the VA Durham Medical Center server. The scope includes delivery, offloading, installation, uncrating, trash removal, setup, and testing. All work must adhere to Wake County VA's COVID-19 regulations and be coordinated with the VA POC. Standard manufacturer warranties are required. Furthermore, contractors and their personnel must comply with stringent VA information and personnel security requirements, including background investigations for access to VA computer systems, and adhere to federal and VA policies regarding information system security.