3450--Lift Seal Heat Sealer

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is conducting market research to identify qualified Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) capable of providing three Lift Seal Heat Sealers (Model LS18D-120). The procurement is managed by the Great Lakes Acquisition Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the specific equipment intended for the Tomah VA Medical Center. Interested contractors must be registered and verified in VetCert and provide comprehensive documentation including qualifications, capabilities, business size, socioeconomic status, and manufacturer authorization. The heat sealers have precise specifications, including an 18" size, 120V-5 amps operation, dimensions of 19.25"W x 10.25"D x 7.25"H, a sealing speed of 2.5 seconds, and a weight of 46 lbs. Responses must be submitted electronically to Lizbeth Bradett by January 23, 2025, at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time, with the NAICS code 333993 for Packaging Machinery Manufacturing.

This sources sought notice is not a formal solicitation and carries no set-aside designation, though it specifically targets veteran-owned businesses for potential future opportunities. No incumbent contractor is mentioned, and no specific award value or budget range is provided in the documentation. The procurement is strictly for market research purposes, with the VA collecting information to assess potential vendor capabilities. Contractors are advised that the government will not compensate for any materials submitted and that responses will not be returned. The notice emphasizes the importance of proper registration in the VetCert system for veteran-owned businesses seeking consideration. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed equipment specifications and be prepared to demonstrate their ability to provide the exact Lift Seal Heat Sealer model required by the VA.