2310--Utility Vehicle

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for Market Research. This is a Request for Information only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued only for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW 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. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. This synopsis aims to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 336991. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this source sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this source sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 17 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide a utility vehicle for the VA Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include the company name, address, point of contact, and size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Is your business a: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or a distributor of the items being researched above? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above, do you alter; assemble; or modify; the items requested in any way? (5) If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; or modified. (6) Does your company have FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (7) If you are an FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC or federal contract holder, are the items you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Carolina.Ramirez@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 2:00 PM CST. September 6, 2024. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this source sought. Responses to this source s sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Please reference 36C25724Q0979. See below schedule and SOW. ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 EA 2024 Utility Vehicle 0002 1.00 EA Radio (optional) The contractor shall be responsible for providing a vehicle to the Waco VA facility for the Pharmacy Procurement Department. Vehicle should be shipped to the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Facility at 4800 Veterans Memorial Drive, Waco, Texas, 76711. Project Requirements Contractor shall provide and deliver vehicle with the following characteristics: Dimensions and Basic Specs Max Speed (mph) 25* (EPA Governor Limited) Passenger Rating 8 Overall Length (mm)(inches) 4155/163.6 Overall Width (mm)(inches) 1570/61.8 Overall Height (mm)(inches) 1950/76.8 Wheelbase (mm)(inches) 2610/102.8 Gross Vehicle and Width (mm)(inches) 1850/4078 Curb Weight (kg)(lbs) 1198/2641 Payload (kg)(lbs) 652/1437 Engine Inline 4-Cylinder, SOHC/MPI Displacement (c.c.) 1488 Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline Max. Horsepower (hp/rpm) 90/5500 Max Torque (ft. lbs/rpm) 92.6/2700 Chassis Suspension/Front Rear Coil Spring (Front) Leaf Spring (Rear) Tires 165R 13 Fuel Tank Capacity (I)/(gallon) 48/12.7 Min. Turning Radius (m) 4.8 Exterior White Body Steering Wheel Standard Front Bumper with Fog Lamp Rear window with Wiper Door Mirror Color black LED Headlights Interior (Dark gray upholstery) Heater Air Conditioner Seat material Vinyl Cupholder Floor Mats Stereo/Radio Drivetrain 2 Wheel Rear Drive (2WD) Transmission type 4 Speed Automatic Dashboard Tachometer Standard Central Information Display Standard Low-Fuel Warning Lamp Standard Safety Front/Rear Brakes Front Disc/Rear Drum Impact Beams Standard 3 Point ELR Seatbelts Yes (on first and second row) Function Front Power Window Standard Central Door Lock Standard Stability Control Standard Traction Control Standard ABS System Standard Daytime Running Lights Standard Headlights Aim Adjustment for Load Standard Hill Assist Braking Standard Power Steering Wheel Standard Fuel Lid Opener Standard Front AC/Heater Standard Rear AC Standard Radio Delivery Information: Coordinate with VA POC for delivery dates. See Information below: Government Holidays: The Government hereby provides notice and Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays: New Year's Day January 1st Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January Washington s Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas December 25th In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days: Any other day designated by Federal Statute Any other day designated by Executive Order Any other day designated by the President s Proclamation Other Considerations: The contractor shall be responsible for the verification of all equipment contained in contract are correct when delivered. It is the contractor s responsibility to provide adequate documentation verifying that any equipment and/or materials proposed will meet or exceed all federal government requirements and USA made. Majority of the delivers shall be performed during normal working hours unless otherwise noted by the POC. Normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. 4:15 p.m., Monday Friday. Delivery drivers will be required to provide and wear their own facemask while on site if necessary.