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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Sources Sought Notice Rev. March 2010 16 ea utility truck BNOE to Vantage Vehicle Int'l Primo V2XS 87108 36C25818Q9726 08-10-2018 N 336112 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting New Mexico VA Health Care System 1501 San Pedro Drive SE Albuquerque NM 87108 Bryan.Rogers2@va.gov trucks to be shipped to:

New Mexico VA Health Care System 1501 San Pedro Dr SE Bldg 46 warehouse Albuquerque, NM 87108-5128

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Bryan.Rogers2@va.gov THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. This is not a request for proposals. A solicitation will not be issued at this time. The Department of Veterans Affairs, New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) has a requirement for 16 EA Brand Name or Equal to the Vantage Vehicle International Primo V2XS gasoline utility truck/vehicle. The intent of the procurement is to award a firm-fixed price contract. The below specifications define the minimum salient characteristics of the utility truck to be delivered.

Required Items Brand Name or Equal:

Statement of Work Contract Title. 16 EA Brand Name or Equal to the Vantage Vehicle International Primo V2XS Gasoline Utility truck/vehicle Background.

Purpose is to transport personnel and supplies and building inspections on a daily basis. Need is for CLC opening soon.

Scope/specifications.

It is essential for all types of turfs and smooth on harsh terrain.

Safety is a major part of this equipment in that it has safety features and design to reduce damages.

Parts are also interchangeable with other Primo equipment the facility already owns which will save VA on parts. In addition, our Engineering department already has parts available that can be used for this specific equipment.

Easier Maintenance for M&O.

Seats up to two people.

Only moves up to 25 mph Gasoline powered; we have a gasoline station at facility.

Specific Tasks.

Task 1 - Enterprise Management Controls. (None) Task 2. (none) Subtask 1. (none) Subtask 2. none

Deliverables:

Performance Monitoring No monitoring necessary.

Security Requirements No security requirements needed- this is for outside use. The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required

Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

None

Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

N/A

a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work.

N/A

b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI).

N/A

c. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements.

N/A

d. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions.

Nothing out of the ordinary.

e. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.

N/A Risk Control N/A Place of Performance.

N/A Period of Performance.

N/A Delivery Schedule.

N/A

End Statement of Work Delivery FOB: Destination to:

New Mexico VA Healthcare System 1501 San Pedro Dr SE Bldg 46 warehouse Albuquerque, NM, 87108-5128

The applicable NAICS code is 336112, light truck and utility vehicle mfg . Small Business manufacturers for this NAICS code have a size standard of 1,500 employees. The delivery term is to be 30 calendar days ARO, with no options included.

PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR RESPONSE YOUR BUSINESS SIZE AND IF YOU ARE A MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR. IF THE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE ON A FSS SCHEDULE PLEASE INCLUDE THE FSS SCHEDULE NUMBER.

ALL RESPONDANTS MUST BE MANFACTURERS OR AUTHORZED DISTRIBUTORS. NO REFURBISHED OR GRAY MARKET ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Literature, specs, etc describing your ‘or equal’ to the V2XS will be required by any resulting solicitation.

It is anticipated that a Request for Quotes will be issued on or about August 15, 2018. Award of a firm fixed price contract is contemplated on or about August 30, 2018. This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), capable of performing the requirements to warrant a socio-economic set-aside; or, full & open competition. It is strongly recommended that interested parties register in the US Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Biz database and the Small Business Administration (SBA) database. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ and www.sba.gov/, respectively.

Prior to any award, a vendor/contractor/distributor must be ‘vendorized’. Such forms required for vendorization will be included in any solicitation resulting from this sources sought notice.

Interested parties responding to this sources sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) company name and address, point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number; (2) documentation relating to capability of performance; (3) proof of registration in the VA Vet Biz or SBA websites or intention of registration prior to submission of offers to a solicitation; (4) If you are a distributor, a statement from the manufacturer that your company is an authorized distributor; (5) a statement to inform the government if you are a manufacturer or distributor; (8) any information regarding FSS Schedule availability; (6) any other pertinent company documentation.

The response date to this Sources Sought notice is August 10, 2018, at 4:00 pm MST. This market research is for informational and planning purposes only to determine if a socio-economic set-aside, or full & open competition, or sole-source procurement is appropriate. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted in response to this sources sought posting or any resulting solicitation. Electronic submissions are acceptable to: Bryan.Rogers2@va.gov.

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE OTHER THAN WHAT IS NOTED HEREIN.