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This is NOT a solicitation or request for quote (RFQ). This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP). This is NOT a job advertisement for hiring employees. The VA is seeking QUALIFIED VENDORS to provide a very brief response to this notice including only just what is asked for in this notice below. This is sources sought notice to industry and the only information is posted on Contract Opportunities web page at SAM.gov. Sources sought means seeking qualified vendors. The attachments included on the Contract Opportunities page do not include any additional information.

If your company is interested, please read this notice entirely and submit the required information, as requested herein.

Electric Warehouse Forklift
Grand Junction VA Medical Center, Colorado

BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK
(This is for information only)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This Sources Sought is for market research purposes only (to determine the socioeconomic status of interested companies). No award will be made off this posting.

The Grand Junction VA Health Care System (GRJ VAHCS) requires (1) electric forklift for use in their warehouse as well as outdoors.

Salient Characteristics:

Electric battery powered - include battery and charger
Mast specification:
Maximum Fork Height 119.5
Overall Lowered Height- 77.4 (Overhead Guard Height 88.00 )
Free Lift- 6.1 with standard Load Backrest
Base model capacity: 4000-5000 lbs. (approx.)
Tilt: 6 degrees forward; 8 degrees backwards
Carriage: ITA hook type, 36 carriage
Forks 42 x 5 x 1.6 Class II
Load backrest: 48 High
Attachment: Cascade 36 hang-on side shifter (include 3-way valve with 3rd function hosing)
Speeds:
Travel Speed: 8-12 mph
Lift Speed 106-110 fpm
Voltage: 36 Volt electrical system
Steering: hydrostatic (on demand) power steering
Indoor and outdoor use
Tires (indoor and outdoor use) pneumatic tires (solid)

The Contractor, its employees, agents, and subcontractors shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose of fulfilling the PWS and shall be considered employees of the Contractor. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, shipping, transportation, insurances, licenses, certifications, and supervision necessary to provide services in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor is responsible for all charges and fees related to disposal of materials generated by the Contractor.

This is anticipated to be a commercial supply acquisition under the authority of FAR Part 12, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items.

The product will be delivered to the following location:

Grand Junction VA Health Care System
2121 North Avenue,
Grand Junction, CO 81501
IMPORTANT NOTE: This RFI (Request for Information) is for information only.
No award will be made from this RFI.

QUALIFIED VENDOR: A qualified source has the a) necessary equipment, vehicles, personnel, resources and current operations as well as b) recent experience (within past 3 years) of performing services of a comparable size, scope and complexity, AND c) OEM certified technicians to perform services with unrestricted access to the facility during inclement weather, as well as immediate access to OEM software updates. A qualified source also has current and valid registration in System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov). A qualified source will also be able to comply with Limitations of Subcontracting pursuant to FAR 19.507.

Please communicate via e-mail to Stephanie.Cahill@VA.Gov by 15:00 MST on August 11th, 2023 as to your company s ability to perform service per this brief Scope of Work.

If interested, please provide the following:

Provide company s capability statement describing ability to provide equipment that meets or conforms to the salient characteristics listed above *include specification or brochure documents for confirmation of equivalent products*

Company s business size in relation to NAICS 333924 and socio-economic category (SDVOSB/VOSB/WOSB/Large Business):
SAM UEI:
FSS/GSA contract # (if applicable):
Estimated lead time:

Only written responses, to items 1 through 5 above, will be accepted at this stage. Information is being gathered for market research purposes only. Industry exchanges and vendor teleconferences are at the discretion of the Contract Specialist. This is not a request for quotes.

DISCLAIMER: This is a Request for Information (RFI) from industry in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e) and on the requirement, that exists for the VA Medical Center(s) identified in this RFI. This is not a request for quote and not a contract. This announcement is not a request for proposals; therefore, responses to the RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No classified information should be included in the RFI response. Should you have concerns regarding this RFI you may request to contact the Contracting Office that will be assigned this requirement by emailing the sender of this RFI.

Questions must be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist. Requests for VA-business sensitive information, to include VA budget information, VA acquisition planning information, acquisition methods, strategies and set-asides must be addressed via the VA FOIA process: https://www.va.gov/foia/

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