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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office (NCO 21)

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Mohammed Hussain Mohammed.Hussain2@va.gov N/A N/A N/A

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

3801 Miranda Avenue

Palo Alto CA

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

The VHA Network Contracting Office 21, on behalf of VA Palo Alto Health Care System, is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who possess the capabilities to provide the following brand name or equal equipment to determine source availability, capability. and adequacy:

Quantity: 1 Self-Contained Compactor: Wastequip 265XP Precision Series OR EQUAL

Length – 188” max Width – 102” max

Quantity: 1 Self-Contained Compactor: Wastequip 265XP Precision Series OR EQUAL

Length – 248” – 278” max Width – 102” max

Quantity: 1 Cart Washer/Steamer: San-I-Pak or equal customized product Current Cart Wash Area Dimension: 20’ length, 8’4” width

See attachments for details. Cart wash to be designed for California seismic requirements (HKAI).

Standards for safe manufacturing, installation, and operation of compactors are governed by ANSI Z245.2 industry standards. These guidelines are developed by industry, and it is the responsibility of each manufacturer to interpret and enact these standards.

Above units will replace current waste containers with compactors to improve sanitation and infection control and to minimize pest issues at loading dock.

Location: VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304

As permitted by FAR Part 10, this is a market research tool being utilized for informational and planning purposes. Your responses will assist the Government in developing its acquisition strategy for a possible Request for Quote (RFQ), to be issued at a future date, and in determining if any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement and if full and open competitive procedures should be utilized. If full and open competition is ultimately utilized, responses to this synopsis will be used to aid in establishing small business subcontracting goals.

This notice shall not be construed as an RFQ or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this request, so quotes will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or with any follow-up information requests.

Response is strictly voluntary - it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFQ process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence VA’s acquisition strategy for this procurement. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted from this Sources Sought notice.

Submission Instructions:

Responses via email are due no later than 15:00 PST October 13, 2025, to email mohammed.hussain2@va.gov, and must include the information requested below. Responses greater than 10 double-sided pages (including all attachments) will not be considered. Late responses will not be accepted. This Sources Sought notice is strictly for market research purposes, and the Government will not entertain any questions. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the Sources Sought notice.

Qualified firms shall submit the following:

1. A statement of interest on company letterhead demonstrating the firm’s qualifications to perform the defined work. Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address the specific information. The documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following:

· Business Name and Address:

· Business SAM UEI Number:

· POC Name, email address and contact number:

· Business size and Socioeconomic Category (To be considered as an SDVOSB or VOSB for Market Research purposes, respondents must complete the attached VAAR Clause 852.219-78 (VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING – CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION).

· Ability to meet the Governments’ requirements: Government is willing to review all responses from vendors proposing equipment equal to the above-mentioned equipment. Please provide any product information / capability statements.

2. If site preparation is required for equipment, provide associated equipment drawings and/or other relevant information (similar to those attached) with response.

3. Email response by 15:00 PST October 13, 2025, to mohammed.hussain2@va.gov

See attached document: Attachment - ANSI Z245.2-1997.

Sources Sought Notice