P05.36C26326Q0654 RFI.docx

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform services for a future procurement that may result in a contract with the Government. This source sought notice is part of a market research effort and is unrestricted. Additionally, this notice applies to those firms capable of fulfilling the requirement in accordance with the Statement of Work and Salient Characteristics herein. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition approach.

Provide “Bobcat Tool Cat” IAW attached Statement of Work to the Sioux Falls, South Dakota VA Medical Center.

Potential sources having the capabilities necessary to provide the above services which meet all the requirements outlined in the attached statement of work and salient characteristics are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to scott.morrison2@va.gov no later than noted in the RFI. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Responses should include the following information:

Company name, address, and business size; point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address; A capability statement addressing the requirements in the attached Statement of Work to include:

1. References for similar PRODUCT previously provided with similar characteristics as outlined in the Statement of Work.

NAICS Code 333112 is applicable to determine business size standard.

This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Sioux Falls, SD, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23, is conducting market research to identify potential sources that can provide the following:

Description & Salient Characteristics The Sioux Falls VA has a requirement for a brand name Bobcat Tool Cat model UW56 for grounds maintenance operations.

Department of Veterans Affairs 2501 W 22nd Street Sioux Falls, SD 57105-5046

· Must have diesel engine with engine block heater, and heady duty battery. The facility currently has maintenance parts and knowledge of diesel engines. No gasoline engine.

· Must have four-wheel drive with speed management to set the engine speed at optimal RPM for attachment being operated at the time.

· Must have joystick and attachment control kit for adjusting the attachment being operated at the time.

· Must have ability to operate high flow hydraulic attachments 27.9gpm

· Must be able to lock and un-lock the attachments on the lifting arm from the cab using hydraulics.

· Must have quick couplers for changing out attachments.

· Must have all-wheel steer for maneuvering around obstacles in low traction conditions to minimize damage to turf and gravel areas on campus.

· Must have road packages that include headlights, turn signals, a back up alarm, sideview mirror, and rear-view camera to navigate roadways around the campus.

· Must have Strobe light and rear work light kits.

· Must have a turf tires that are 29x12.5.

· Must have 68” heavy duty bucket.

· Must have 68” angle broom.

· Must have HS8 spreader with sidewalk kit.

Required Individual Line Items & Quantity of Items (Enter all line items associated with this item)

If your firm is capable of providing this service, please fully complete each section of the survey below and email this response to scott.morrison2@va.gov.

Company Name: _____________________________________________________________

Company Address: ___________________________________________________________

DUNS Number: _____________________________________________________________

Point of Contact: ____________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________

Email Address: _____________________________________________________________

Socio-economic Classification in Accordance with NAICS Code 333112: (check all that apply)

☐ Small Business ☐ Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ☐ Verified SDVOSB by www.vip.vetbiz.gov ☐ Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) ☐ Verified VOSB by www.vip.vetbiz.gov ☐ Small Disadvantage Business ☐ Women-owned Small Business ☐ Economically Disadvantaged Small Business ☐ HUBZone ☐ 8(a) Certified

Company’s Capability Statement:

DISCLAIMER

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. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.