Summary
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought notice seeking qualified vendors capable of providing brand-name or equal Aladdin Temp-Rite Tray Delivery Carts (Model SC16S-525D) for the VA Tucson Healthcare System. The requirement is for nine carts to replace aging meal delivery units, with specific technical requirements including an interior stainless-steel welded tube frame, compatibility with various tray sizes, 5.25-inch tray spacing, non-marking casters and bumpers, full 270-degree door swings, and compliance with IEC 60068-2-64 vibration testing standards. Interested vendors must submit capability statements addressing 19 specific points via email to Sam Choo at the VA by 10:00 AM PST on July 8, 2026.