4250--Vertical Cardboard Baler
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25925Q0191
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 19
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333998 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 4250 Recycling And Reclamation Equipment
- Place of performance
- VA Cheyenne Health Care Cheyenne VA Medical Center
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking a vertical cardboard baler for the Cheyenne VA Medical Center through a sources sought notice. Specifically, the VA is interested in procuring a Marathon model V6030HD or equivalent baler with precise specifications including a 60" bale width, RAM guides, and specific dimensional requirements. The pre-solicitation notice invites potential contractors to submit detailed capabilities statements and vendor information by February 17, 2025, at 13:00 MST, with a response limit of 8 pages. The procurement will utilize NAICS code 333998 for Baling Machinery Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 700 employees. Interested vendors must provide comprehensive details about their proposed solution, including manufacturer information, estimated delivery time, and contact details.
The contract appears to be a fixed-price procurement with no specific set-aside designation, indicating open competition among vendors. The total baler weight is 5,050 lbs, and the equipment must meet extensive technical specifications including power requirements of 120 VAC, 208/230/460 3-phase options. The VA will require professional installation, safe operation training, forklift rental, and removal of the existing baler. The contract includes a comprehensive warranty covering 3 years for the body, 2 years for parts, and 1 year for labor. Additional requirements include performance monitoring, with contractors required to submit electronic PDF reports after each service, and compliance with VA Personal Identity Verification procedures under Homeland Security Directive-12. The place of performance is the Cheyenne VA Medical Center located at 2360 East Pershing Boulevard in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Notice text
Sources Sought Notice Vertical Cardboard Baler
DISCLAIMER
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with 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.
Response Instructions:
Do not provide more than 8 pages, including cover letter page.
Submit your response via email to charles.olise@va.gov
Submit your response NLT 13:00 (MST) on Monday, February 17, 2025;
Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive.
VA has identified the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code as 333998 Baling Machinery (e.g., paper, scrap metal) Manufacturing with a Small Business size of 700 Employees. Please identify and explain any NAICS codes your company believes would better represent the predominated work included in the attached Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List;
Information Requested from Industry:
In response to the Sources Sought, interested Contractors shall submit the following information and any Capabilities/Qualifications Statement to include but not limited to an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product your company possesses accordance with the Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List.
Vendor Name:
SAM UEI #:
Name of Manufacturer:
Manufacturer Address:
Estimated Delivery Time:
SAC FSS contract number
Vendor Point of Contract (POC) Name
POC Phone Number:
POC Email Address:
Vertical Cardboard Baler
For
Cheyenne VA Medical Center
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
Background
The Cheyenne Health Care System has a need for a new cardboard baler for waste management.
Scope
The Cheyenne VA Medical Center (VAMC) intends to award a Fixed Priced contract for a Vertical Cardboard Baler with downstroke 60 bale width to include RAM GUIDES to keep platen level this provides protection to the machine in the event of uneven loading. 89 ¼ W, 41 1/2 D, 54 ½ D with wire guides, 140 H, 481/4 feed height, 48 ¼ feed width, 60 feed opening width, 25 feed opening height, 58 bale door clearance. 120 VAC, 208/230/460 3 phases, off/on switch, 3 position selector switch, emergency stop button, IEC motor starter and overload, programmable smart replay. Total baler weight 5,050 lbs.
Brand Name or Equivalent:
Line Item
Description
Unit
Quantity
0001
Marathon model# V6030HD
Each
01
Salient Characteristics
89 ¼ W, 41 1/2 D, 54 ½ D with wire guides
140 H, 481/4 feed height
48 ¼ feed width
60 feed opening width
25 feed opening height
58 bale door clearance
120 VAC, 208/230/460 3 phases, off/on switch
3 position selector switch
emergency stop button
IEC motor starter and overload
programmable smart replay
Total baler weight 5,050 lbs
Additional Information:
Shall include Marathon Baler control panel quick disconnect.
Marathon Baler bale made light vertical baler option.
Front tie-off system (rear moons on baler for wires)
Warranty: 3 years body, 2 years parts, 1 year labor
Freight to Wyoming
Professional installation including safe operation training.
Forklift Rental
Removal of old baler
Performance Monitoring
After every cleaning, Contractor shall provide an electronic PDF report via email to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) within two (2) weeks after service is performed.
Each report shall include, at a minimum, the date service was performed, a description of services performed, any concerns or findings, and signature and date from one of the technicians present during the services.
Security Requirements
The Contractor shall comply with the VA Personal Identity Verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.
Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI)
None.
Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations
Contractor shall follow the below guidelines for their work schedule except by prior arrangement approved by the COR or CO.
The Federal Government observes the following days as holidays:
New Year s Day
January 1st *
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Third Monday in January
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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 Day
December 25th *
Place of Performance
Cheyenne VA Medical Center
2360 East Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82001-5356
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25925Q0191.docx | DOCX document |
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