3920--Forklift, PB 657-25-1-3050-0001, (VA-25-00013515)

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Contract Opportunity

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The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below.
Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition.
Responses to this notice shall include the following:
(a) Company Name
(b) Address
(c) Point of Contact
(d) Phone, Fax, and Email
(e) UEI number
(f) Cage Code
(g) Tax ID Number
(h) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)?
(i) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this SSN/RFI?

(j) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

(k) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).

(l) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

(m) If you intend to subcontract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work.
(n) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number.

(o) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract?

(p) Please provide general pricing of your products/solution for market research purposes
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(r) Please provide general pricing of your products/solution for market research purposes
(s) Must provide a capability statement that clearly addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.
Work to be performed:
John J. Pershing VA Medical Center
Cape Girardeau Health Care Center
Statement of Work: Forklift for Cape Girardeau HCC

Description of Use: The Cape Girardeau Health Care Center has a need for a small outdoor forklift to safely on- and off-load freight deliveries at the facility.

This solicitation uses a Brand Name or Equal Description of the product required. This permits prospective contractors to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name. All offers must have UL Type LP Gas rating as an option for fuel.

Minimum Technical Specifications:

1.) 5,000 Lb. Capacity Forklift
2.) 24 Load Center
3.) LP Gas powered UL Type LP Rating
4.) Cushion Tires
5.) Electronic monitoring and controlling rear stabilization and mast function for safety
6.) Automatic Fork Leveling
7.) Adjustable suspension seat with non-cinching seat belt
8.) LCD multi-function display
9.) 3-stage mast with a maximum fork height of 189 , overall lowered height no higher than 84
10.) 6-degree tilt forward, 5-degree tilt backward
11.) ITA Hook type 36 carriage
12.) Forks sized 48 x 5 x 1.6.
13.) Cascade 36 Hang-on Side shifter with internal hose reeving
14.) Automatic transmission (1 speed forward, 1 speed reverse)
15.) Load sensing hydrostatic power steering with tilt steering column
16.) LED strobe light (amber)
17.) Steering wheel with knob
18.) Adjustable Volume back-up alarm
19.) Rear pillar assist grip with horn button for backing
20.) Polycarbonate overhead guard cover
21.) 33 lb. LP aluminum tank
22.) UL approved model type LP (tank included)
23.) Full Operator Presence Safety System
24.) Parking brake
25.) Conforms to current Federal EPA standards for off-road large spark ignited engines.

Description
Quantity
Forklift, 5000 LB capacity
1

Optional/Value Added Features: N/A
Required Interfaces: None

Important information: The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this source sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Currently a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms is anticipated based on the Veterans Administration requirement with Public Law 109-461, Section 8127 Veterans Benefit Act.
However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open.
Any response to this source selection from Interested parties must be received NLT 10/28/2024, 1500 PM CST.
Attention: Arlie Lindsey, Contracting Specialist.
Email: arlie.lindsey@va.gov
Please reference 36C255-25-Q-0030 5000 Forklift in the subject line.

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