Sources Sought Notice 532490.docx

This is a Sources Sought notice only. This is not a request for quotes and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Government will not provide any reimbursement for responses submitted in response to this Source Sought notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, and all interest parties must response to that solicitation announcement separately. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

The purpose of this announcement is to perform market research to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 532490, (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) is seeking to identify any vendor capable of providing A wheeled loader for moving snow during the winter months from November to April. The loader will be used to push and move snow from parking lots at the Togus VAMC campus.

This Sources Sought notice provides an opportunity for respondents to submit their capability and availability to provide the requirement described below. Vendors are encouraged to submit information relative to their capabilities to fulfill this requirement, in the form of a statement that addresses the specific requirement identified in this Sources Sought. Information received from this Sources Sought shall be utilized to facilitate the Contracting Officer’s review of the market base, for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by October 22nd, 2024, 3:00 PM EST. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to justin.duff@va.gov with RFQ # 36C24125Q0034 in the subject line. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Interested parties should complete the attached Sources Sought Worksheet. Parties may submit additional information related to their capabilities, provided it contains all the requirements contained in the Sources Sought Worksheet. Responses to this Sources Sought shall not exceed 8 pages. In addition, all submissions should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

Attachment 1 Sources Sought Worksheet

QUALIFICATION INFORMATION:

Company / Institute Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________ Point of Contact: _______________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________ Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) #: ___________________________________________________ CAGE Code: __________________________________________________________________ SAM Registered: (Y / N) Other available contract vehicles applicable to this sources sought (GSA/FSS/NASA SEWP/ETC): __________________________________________________________________

SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS:

VIP Verified SDVOSB: (Y / N) VIP Verified VOSB: (Y / N) 8(a): (Y / N) HUBZone: (Y / N) Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business: (Y / N) Women-Owned Small Business: (Y / N) Small Business: (Y / N) NOTE: Respondent claiming SDVOSB and VOSB status shall be registered and Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) verified in VetBiz Registry www.vetbiz.gov.

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SDVOSB, VOSB, SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT:

Provide a brief capability and interest in providing the service as listed in Attachment 2 SOW with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement. The capabilities statement for this Sources Sought is not a Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal, or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company’s ability to provide the services outlined in the SOW. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

Attachment 2 Togus VAMC – Augusta, ME New England Healthcare System VA New England Healthcare System Manchester VA Medical Center 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104 chester VA Medical Center 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104

Wheeled Loader Rental – Snow Removal

TOGUS VAMC

1 VA CTR

AUGUSTA, ME 04330

Statement of Need A wheeled loader is needed to move snow during the winter months from November to April. The loader will be used to push and move snow from parking lots at the Togus VAMC campus. Specifications needed on this loader are as follows:

ENGINE

Maximum gross power – 200 hp ENGINE Cummins EU Stage V/ Tier 4 Final emissions certified Model Type Aspiration Number of cylinders Displacement SAE J1995 Peak torque Fuel system Air cleaner B6.7 Water-colled, 4-cycle Turbocharged & air-to-air intercooled 6 Gross power 990Nm Direct injection Pre-cleaner and dry type with double elements

TRANSMISSION

Torque converter Transmission type Travel speed 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Measured with 23.5R25 tires Single-stage, three-element Counter-shaft, Power shift Forward Reverse 4.35 mi/h 8.08 mi/h 14.91 mi/h 23.61 mi/h

AXLES AND FINAL DRIVES

Model Drive system Front Rear Reduction gear Differential gear Final reduction gear XCMG Wet Axle Four-wheel drive Fixed, Full-Floating "Fixed on Swing frame, Full-Floating 22° total oscillation" Spiral bevel gear Conventional type Planetary gear, Single reduction

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Steering system Hydraulic pump Relief valve setting Number of cylinders Loader system Hydraulic pump Relief valve setting Number of boom cylinders Number of bucket cylinders Raise time Dump time Lower time(empty) Total cycle time Controls Piston type 16MPa 2 Piston type 23MPa 2 1 5.5s 3.2s 1.5s 10.2s Joystick.

STEERING SYSTEM

Load-sensing hydraulic articulated steering, the steering system has priority feed from a load-sensing piston pump with variable displacement. Articulated type 38°

BRAKES

Service brakes Service brake actuation Parking brake type Parking brake actuation Cooling Fan drive Wet discs actuate on four wheels Hydraulic Manual electrical control Hydraulic Hydraulically driven, Automatic reversing.

CAB

The cab is ROPS & FOPS certified, ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Pressurized cab with lower interior sound level Adjustable steering column, heated air suspension seat, AM/FM radio, armrest box,and AC with optimized air outlets Large heated rearview external mirrors with integrated spot mirrors, rear-view camera and mirrors ensure great visibility High resolution larger color LCD panel, all important informations are located in the panel.

SOUND The sound values indicated below are for specific operating conditions only. Machine and operator sound levels will vary at different engine and/or cooling fan speeds. Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained, or when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment Operator Sound Pressure level according to ISO 6396-2008 Exterior Sound Power level according to ISO 6395-2008 Heating capacity Air conditioning 72db 104db ＞6500W ＞5000W Service Refill Capacities Fuel Tank 58.13gal DEF Tank Cooling System 4.76gal 7.93gal Crankcase Transmission 5.28gal 7.93gal Differentials and Final Drives-Front Differentials and Final Drives-Rear 14.51gal 15.51gal Hydraulic Tank 42.27gal ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Voltage Batteries Battery capacity 24V 6-QAW-180D 180Ah Cold cranking capacity-32℃ Alternator rating Starter motor output Fuel Tank 58.13gal DEF Tank Cooling System 4.76gal 7.93gal Crankcase Transmission 5.28gal 7.93gal Differentials and Final Drives-Front Differentials and Final Drives-Rear 14.51gal 15.51gal Hydraulic Tank 42.27gal ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Voltage Batteries Battery capacity 24V 6-QAW-180D 180Ah Cold cranking capacity-32℃ Alternator rating Starter motor output Loader must have 4 liquid filled tires for weight.

Rental agency must provide repair within 24 hours of machine failure or provide a replacement loader.

Two 14-foot snow pusher quick attach to bucket arms with rubber cutting edges.

Must provide factory buckets for both loaders.

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