Motorized Tug VAMC Salem   2

Sources Sought This is a SOURCES SOUGHT for the Salem VA Medical Center. Information collected during this Sources Sought may be used in a set aside. If a solicitation is issued, the Government will do so in accordance with Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-06. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 333924. Any contractor that believes they are capable and desires to claim preference for small business status must be registered with the SBA at http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/ and meet the requirements of FAR 19.102. Any contractor that believes they are capable and desires to claim preference for veteran owned small business status must be registered with the VIP at https://vetbiz.va.gov/ as an SDVOSB or VOSB. A Contractor that proposes to provide a supply that is not manufactured by their organization (nonmanufacturer) shall meet the requirements of FAR 19.102(f). Contractors that deem themselves capable of meeting the requirement shall provide the below information to, Contract Specialist John Harmsen at john.harmsen@va.gov no-later-than Monday, Aug 17, 2022, at 4:00PM, EST, referencing 36C24622Q1006. Responses shall include: (1) Business Name and Address, (2) GSA/FSS/NAC Contract Number, if applicable (3) Point of Contact Name, Phone Number and E-mail Address (4) SAM # and NAICS code (5) Business Size SMALL or LARGE (6) Type of Business: service disabled veteran owned, veteran owned small business, 8a, HUBZone, woman-owned, etc. (7) A concern that is not a manufacturer of the supply shall provide the manufacturers name and size standard. If the concern is the manufacturer and the sole distributor, please provide documentation to that effect. Contractor must be registered with https://www.sam.gov To be considered SDVOSB/VOSB, must be registered in VIP http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/ Supplies are to include only a Trade Agreements Act, Free Trade Agreement Act or other covered trades act and Buy America Act compliant items. Items that are not TAA/BAA compliant must be clearly identified by the Contractor should the contractor choose to offer a quote if a RFQ is published. FOB is Destination. Delivery is to: Salem VA Medical Center 1970 Roanoke BL, Salem VA 24153. Salient Characteristics for all: Keyed to avoid inadvertent movement Safety stop switch Battery powered Smart charging system Safety Alert Horn Safety Alert Light Non-marking wheels Never flat wheels Speed to not exceed 3 miles per hour Fully charged battery should last 12 hours Charging Cord reel NFS Tug: Hitch to attach food cart Towing capacity 2,500 pounds Motorized carts: Retractable drive Anti-skid coating on deck Weight capacity 1,000 pounds Retractable cord reel 30 wide 60 long Motorized lift table: Add sides which can be lowered (for OIT carts) Add bellows to prevent pinch points Lift height at least 40 above floor Weight capacity 500 pounds 30 wide Brand name or equal Description of Supplies required and the intended use Ergo-Express motorized flatbed carts, lift carts, and tugs. EMS 1 motorized flatbed, 1 motorized lift cart Canteen 1 motorized flatbed OIT 2 motorized lift carts NFS 3 motorized standard tugs SCM 8 motorized flatbeds, 2 motorized lift carts Salient characteristics Keyed operation Safety stop switch Battery powered Safety Alert Horn Safety Alert Light Non-marking wheels Never flat wheels Speed not to exceed 3 miles per hour Ergo-Express line is the preference due to load capacity, safety stop switches, non-marking wheels, and keyed operation. FOB DESTINATION VAMC SALEM 1970 ROANOKE BL SALEM, VA 24153 EMIAL RESPONSE TO: POC: JOHN.HARMSEN@VA.GOV