RFI 36C26326Q0693.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 “Utility Vehicle” IAW attached Statement of Work to the Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 (VISN 23) location(s) specified below;

VA of Central Iowa Health Care System 3600 30th Street, Des Moines IA, 50310

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.

NAICS Code 333111 is applicable to this procurement. If your firm offers a similar item via a similar NAICS code, please specify in your reply to this RFI.

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, equal to or better than the following characteristics:

Bobcat UV34 gas utility vehicle (UTV) with liquid cooled engine, 40 HP gas EFI engine, four wheel drive, Boss V-blade, cab and heat package.

Standard Equipment:

Engine Liquid Cooled Engine 40 HP Gas EFI Engine Pressurized Oiling System with Spin On Filter Engine Protection Oil Pressure & Water Temp High Capacity Air Filter 49 State Emission Compliant Drive System CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) Sealed CVT Cover w/remote intake & exhaust Four Wheel Drive 3 Drive Modes Forward Travel, Two Range (H/L) Integrated In-Transmission Park (P) Brakes - 4 Wheel, Hydraulic Disc with Dual-Bore Front Calipers CV Guard, Front Shaft Drive with CV Joints Suspension & Steering Front - Independent, Dual A Arm Rear - Independent, Dual A Arm Adjustable Front and Rear Coil Over Shocks Rack & Pinion Electric Power Steering Assist Tilt Steering Column Operator Compartment Beverage Holder (4) 60/40 Split Bench Seats (3 Occupants) Under Seat, Upper & Lower Dash Storage Sealed Glove Box Storage 3 Seat Belts with 3 Point Restraint Tires All Terrain Industrial (8 ply) Front/Rear, 26x10 12 Wheels Front/Rear, 12x6 Orange Steel Rim Electrical LED Headlights, High & Low Beams LED Tail & Brake Lights 6 Outlet Accessory Pwr Bar 75 Amp/900W Stator 575 CCA Battery Instrumentation Panel Indicator Lights: Glow Plug (Diesel Only), Seat Belt Reminder, High Beam On, Engine Oil Pressure (Diesel only), Engine Temp High, Service Power Steering and Service Engine.

LCD Display: Speedo, Engine Temp, Engine RPM, Volt, Trip and Hour Meter, Tachometer, Fuel Level, Clock, Drive Mode, Odometer, Service Reminder and Gear Position.

Cargo Box and Frame Composite Cargo Box w/ Cylinder Lift Assist Quick Latch Tailgate w/ Single Latch Integrated Box Accessory System Rear Receiver Hitch - 2 in.

Full Chassis Skid Plates ROPS (Roller Over Protective Structure) Warranty 1 year/1000 hours

Boss V-blade

One each Maintenance Manual and User Manual.

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 333111: (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.