Tractor Spreader Lawn
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. 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 and Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned small business, and must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. In addition, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must have an active/verified registration in VetBiz, located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. Description: The Government is interested in gaining knowledge of potential businesses that would be able to distribute or manufacture the VENTRAC 4500Z 4000 SERIES TRACTOR or equal. Responses due: 8/5/2018 at 1200 EST BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Brand Name: VENTRAC 4500Z 4000 SERIES TRACTOR Manufacturer: VENTRAC 4500Z 4000 SERIES TRACTOR Description - QTY -VENTRAC 4500Z 4000 SERIES TRACTOR Qty 1 -Users/Maintenance Manuals 1 sets -Warranty manufacturer s warranty Wilmington VA Medical Center (460) Wilmington, DE 19805 SCOPE OF WORK BRAND NAME OR EQUAL 1. Title of Project:A Multi-Function Tractor with accessories 460-16-3-5384-0088 2.A Scope of Work: Supply 1 multi-function tractor that meets the following specifications: Salient Characteristics: The minimum requirements are as follows: Compact Tractor: 32.5 HP Engine All Wheel Drive Travel Speed: Low Range 5 mph forward/4 mph reverse High Range 10 mph forward/8 mph reverse Max Operating Speed 3600 rpm Weight 1655 lbs. Length: 81.5 with standard hitch Width: 48.5 Wheelbase: 45 (front to rear axle) Ground Clearance: 5 in. Slop Rating 20A/30A Accessory Mounting System Enclosed Muffler Enhanced Weight Transfer System Pre-Wired Plug and Play Wire Harness Fold-Down ROPS Premium Comfort Seat Advanced Electronic Instrument Panel 6 Function Warning Gauge and Alarm Conveniently Located PTO Belt Tensioner Onboard Diagnostic System Sealed Electrical System Thermostat Controlled Oil Cooler Battery Disconnect Switch Automotive Style Parking Brake Universal PTO Switch Enhanced Speed, Direction, Lift and Auxiliary) Operator Controls Weight Transfer System Tractor Cab Installed with the following accessories: Mirrors Cab Hazard Lights Cab Strobe Lights Cab Windshield Washer Defrost Fan Heater 52 Wide Snow Blower Attachment: Snow Capacity 4500 lbs./min Blowing Distance 35-40 ft. Chute Rotation - 220A Cutting Height 26.5 Auger Diameter 16 Auger RPM 197 rpm Hydraulic Direction Controls Fan Diameter 19.5 Fax RPM 790 rpm 55 V-Blade Snow Plow Attachment: 48 V width with ability to convert blade from scoop to straight blade Turbine Blower Attachment: 180A Rotation 40 Drop width Spreader Attachment for spreading deicing materials: Dimensions: Overall Height 22 Overall Length 16 Drop Width 40 Overall Width 47 Weight 160 lbs. Capacity 2.5 ft3/200 lbs. Wireless Remote Control Stainless Steel Construction Hopper Cover Universal Mounts Agitation System 12V electric drive/transmission Spread coarse materials such as bulk salt, and sand, as well as free flowing material such pelletized material and calcium flakes 3.A Type of Contract:A Firm-Fixed-Price. 4. Delivery: Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination. Shipping address: 1601 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19805 Building 10 The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources 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 a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333112 (size standard to be considered small business is 1,500 employees). Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, all companies that are distributors must have a manufacturers letter stating that they are an authorized distributor or reseller to prevent any Gray Market warranty issues. All interested Offerors should submit information to: If you have an equal to item that you would like considered, please provide all documentation that identifies how the equal item meets or exceeds the minimum requirements outlined in the salient characteristics. For any items that you provide, please provide documentation that your company is an authorized distributor for those items. John Ritter Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs NCO-4 Philadelphia, PA Phone: 215-821-5001 ext. 9543 John.Ritter2@va.gov. 36C24418Q9493 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
8/1/18, 2:50 PM Tractor Spreader Lawn
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Kubota Diesel Tractor, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, as prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated. (ii) The solicitation number is 36C24418Q9493_1 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95 (iv) This solicitation is set aside 100% for Small Businesses and the associated NAICS code 333912 has a small business size standard of 1000. (v) Contract Line Items (CLIN): PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ Kubota Diesel Tractor w/12V switch control front kit LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 4500Z 0002 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ Tractor Cab w/Mirror, Hazard Lights, Strobe Light, Windshild Washer, Defrost Fan, Heater Installed LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: KW452 0003 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ Snow Blower Attachment w/12V Actuator Kit and KX2 Deep Snow Kit LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: KX523 0004 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ V-Blade Attachment LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: KV552 0005 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ Turbine Style Blower Attachment LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ET200 0006 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ Drop Spreader Attachment w/12V Rear Plug Kit, Hopper Ext Kit, SA250 Kit LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SA250 GRAND TOTAL __________________ DELIVERY SCHEDULE ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE 0001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs 1601 Kirkwood Hwy Wlmington, DE 19805 USA 2.00 MARK FOR: Becky Herman (302)633-5270 Rebecca.Herman@va.gov 0002 2.00 0003 2.00 0004 2.00 0005 2.00 0006 2.00 (6) BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PRODUCTS In accordance with VAAR 811.104-71 (b), based on the inclusion of FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) and VAAR 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008), offerors proposing to furnish an equal product other than referenced in the solicitation, shall insert the following description for each equal product (See also VAAR 852.211-73 (c)(1) and (c)(2). Manufacturers Name:_______________________________________________________________________ Brand: _______________________________________________________________________ Model No.:____________________________________________________________________ (vi) Comparable products must be brand name or equal in the SalientCharacteristics/Statement of Need:: Kubota Diesel Tractor Period of Performance: 120 days after NTP PROVIDE: Contractor Shall Supply 2 multi-function tractor that meets the following specifications: REQUIREMENT: Compact Tractor: 32.5 HP Engine All Wheel Drive Travel Speed: Low Range 5 mph forward/4 mph reverse High Range 10 mph forward/8 mph reverse Max Operating Speed 3600 rpm Weight 1655 lbs. Length: 81.5 with standard hitch Width: 48.5 Wheelbase: 45 (front to rear axle) Ground Clearance: 5 in. Slop Rating 20A/30A Accessory Mounting System Enclosed Muffler Enhanced Weight Transfer System Pre-Wired Plug and Play Wire Harness Fold-Down ROPS Premium Comfort Seat Advanced Electronic Instrument Panel 6 Function Warning Gauge and Alarm Conveniently Located PTO Belt Tensioner Onboard Diagnostic System Sealed Electrical System Thermostat Controlled Oil Cooler Battery Disconnect Switch Automotive Style Parking Brake Universal PTO Switch Enhanced Speed, Direction, Lift and Auxiliary) Operator Controls Weight Transfer System Tractor Cab Installed with the following accessories: Mirrors Cab Hazard Lights Cab Strobe Lights Cab Windshield Washer Defrost Fan Heater 52 Wide Snow Blower Attachment: Snow Capacity 4500 lbs./min Blowing Distance 35-40 ft. Chute Rotation - 220A Cutting Height 26.5 Auger Diameter 16 Auger RPM 197 rpm Hydraulic Direction Controls Fan Diameter 19.5 Fax RPM 790 rpm 55 V-Blade Snow Plow Attachment: 48 V width with ability to convert blade from scoop to straight blade Turbine Blower Attachment: 180A Rotation 40 Drop width Spreader Attachment for spreading deicing materials: Dimensions: Overall Height 22 Overall Length 16 Drop Width 40 Overall Width 47 Weight 160 lbs. Capacity 2.5 ft3/200 lbs. Wireless Remote Control Stainless Steel Construction Hopper Cover Universal Mounts Agitation System 12V electric drive/transmission Spread coarse materials such as bulk salt, and sand, as well as free flowing material such pelletized material and calcium flakes Delivery Address: Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination. Shipping address: 1601 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19805 Building 10 (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses AND instructions are added as addenda: CLAUSES: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal. (JAN 2008) (a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer s (OEM) goods sold tough unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers.A No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable. A (b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM.A All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. (c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract.A Accordingly, the VA reserves the right enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA s election, allowing the Vendor toA replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items.A (ix) Evaluation of this requirement will be based on PRICE ONLY. (x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda: (End of Clause) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil https://acquisition.gov/far (End of Clause) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008) (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2015) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (2011) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (xiii) There are no additional contract requirements, terms or conditions. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE. (xv) Quotes must be emailed to John.Ritter2@va.gov and received no later than 4:30 PM EST on the 8/23/2018 close date. Quotes may be submitted on this document (If you use this form, Include your company information name, address, phone number, POC, POC email, and DUNS #) or the vendor s own form. If you are not the manufacturer than an AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR LETTER needs to be provided with your quote in order to be considered for the award. (xvi) For information regarding the solicitation, please contact Amanda Saunders at John.Ritter2@va.gov. 36C24418Q9493 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
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