3990--Supply: FY24-Motorized Tugs -Laundry EMS Brand Name or Equal
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24824Q0581
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 8
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- C.W. BiIl Young Veterans Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines BLvd., Florida 33744, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This pre-solicitation notice seeks market research for the procurement of four Ergo-Express motorized tugs or equal products that can tow laundry carts at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 requires the tugs be able to tow carts up to specified dimensions with a 2,500 pound towing capacity, tow multiple carts using a hitch system, and include features such as a 19 inch turning radius, rechargeable battery, and emergency off button. Responses including capability statements and distributor agreements are due by February 14, 2023.
No set-aside designation is specified. Examples provided of products meeting requirements include models from PHS West. The notice seeks information only and does not constitute a procurement commitment. Key details include procuring four motorized tugs to assist moving laundry carts at the specified VA medical center.
Notice text
Scope of Work: This requirement need is to provide four (4) Ergo-Express Motorized Tug Motorized tugs NAME BRAND OR EQUAL to the CW Bill Young VA Medical Center. The contractor will provide a brand name or equal product based on the characteristics provided.
Background: Environmental Management Service requires four (4) Ergo-Express Motorized tugs with hitch and coupling system approved for purchase Equipment Request Review # 20066. Equipment required to assist laundry service employees with movement of heavy laundry carts. Motorized tugs will be used to safely move multiple heavy carts of laundry supplies.
Salient Characteristics: The Contractor shall provide the full requested quantity of Ergo-Express NAME BRAND OR EQUAL products listed below.
Must be able to tow fiberglass laundry carts up to 20.5 inches wide x 60.75 long x 66 tall, with a depth of 57.5.
Must have towing capacity of 2500 lbs. or greater.
Must have capability to tow multiple carts with hitch coupling system.
Must have turning radius of 19 or greater.
Must have rechargeable electric battery with charging cord.
Must have an emergency off button.
6. Example model/products that meet the characteristics:
PHS West Ergo-Express Motorized Tug (P/N: 4000S)
PHS West Coupling Hitch Rack (P/N: TUG1000)
PHS West Blue Coupling Hitch, custom part (P/N: 00000-000)
PHS West Push Plate Assembly, Universal Pivot, Control Slide Arm (P/N: 60769-001)
PHS West Packaging (P/N: PACKAGING)
The closing date for this Sources Sought is 2:00 pm EST on February 14, 2023. Submit responses, capability statements, and distributor/reseller agreements  to (michael.shook@va.gov).
This Sources Sought is for market research purposes only and does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or services. At this time, The Department of Veterans Affairs is not seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes. Respondents are advised that the United States Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Sources Sought.  Please be advised that all submissions become U.S. Government property and will not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitations.Â
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24824Q0581.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 3990--Supply: FY24-Motorized Tugs -Laundry EMS Name Brand or Equal | Award Notice | |
| 3990--Supply: FY24-Motorized Tugs -Laundry EMS Name Brand or Equal | Solicitation | |
| 3990--Supply: FY24-Motorized Tugs -Laundry EMS Name Brand or Equal | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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