Sources Sought Notice_36C25624Q1029_20Jun24.docx

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 16 2575 Keystone Crossing Fayetteville AR 72703

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Linda Gates linda.gates@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Systems (CAVHS)

2200 Fort Roots Dr.

Bldg 182

North Little Rock AR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to RFI 36C25624Q1029.

1. Title: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Rolling Isolation Carts

2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS):

PPE ROLLING ISOLATION CARTS – QUANTITY OF 12 EACH – SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.

· Locking Casters

· Folding Work Surface

· All doors shall have latches

· Drawer dividers included.

· All drawers shall have storage space between the dispensing fronts.

· Drawers shall hold 15 pounds

· Only 1 drawer at a time can open

· Working surface must be able to handle up to 35 pounds.

· Storage bin and clipboard holder must be able to hold 5 pounds

· Drawer windows shall be see through and clear.

· Must come fully assembled.

· 4 drawers

· Non-Stainless Steel

· Empty Cart must not weigh more than 80 pounds

· Cart Dimension of 23.75x15.375x54.375

· 5 inch caster wheels with locks

· Made of Aluminum Composite Material (for its dimensional stability and low weight)

The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 337215 is 500 employees.

3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI.

Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI:

a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured?

Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.

b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a small or large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)?

Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.

c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement?

The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.

d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:

Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________

Company's business size: ________________________________________________ System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identity: _____________________

e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code?

· Please provide proof of qualifications.

f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?

If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research.

4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: NCO 16 is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist NCO 16 in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation.

5. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 11:00 AM (CST), 25 June 2024, via email to linda.gates@va.gov.

6. RFI responses are due by 11:00 am (CST), Tuesday, 2 July 2024; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to linda.gates@va.gov. The subject line shall read: RFI 36C25624Q1029 – PPE Rolling Isolation Carts. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is a 15 page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f).

Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by NCO 16 as “Market Research” and will not be released outside of the NCO 16 Purchasing and Contract Team.

7. Contact Information:

Linda Gates Contract Specialist linda.gates@va.gov

Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!

Sources Sought Notice