6515--Request for Information (RFI) Gravity Shelves
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C79125Q0019
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 19
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333922 Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- 555 Coporate Circle Golden CO 80401, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking potential offerors to supply and install Schaefer Systems International (SSI) Gravity Shelves at two distinct locations: the Denver Federal Center (DFC) warehouse and the VA Supply Distribution Center (SDC) in Hines, IL. This Request for Information (RFI) is designed to identify vendors capable of providing comprehensive shelving solutions, including 12 gravity flow racks for the SDC and 117 gravity flow racks for the DFC. The RFI requires interested companies to submit a capability statement and company information by May 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, with all responses to be emailed to Bryan.Crist@va.gov. While this is not a formal solicitation, the VA is looking for vendors who can meet specific technical specifications, including racks with 5,500 lb. load capacity, adjustable flow rack levels, and galvanized components. The evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to provide detailed installation services and meet the precise dimensional and functional requirements outlined in the Statement of Work.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this procurement, making it open to all qualified vendors. The project involves the procurement of Schaefer Systems International gravity flow shelving with precise specifications, including 79"H x 71"W x 76"D rack dimensions and detailed installation requirements at two separate locations. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 333922 (Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). While no specific budget range is disclosed, the project involves significant equipment procurement with 129 total gravity flow racks to be installed across two VA logistics facilities. The contract includes a standard one-year commercial warranty for the shelving systems, and vendors are advised that this RFI is purely for information gathering purposes and does not constitute a binding contract offer.
Notice text
The Denver Logistics Service (DLS) is seeking potential offerors for the supplying and installation of Schaefer Systems International (SSI) Gravity Shelves in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
This request for capability statements does not constitute a request for proposals. If your company has the potential capacity to perform the work identified below in the Statement of Work, please provide the following information: 1) Company name, address, email address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership of company; 2) Capability statement addressing the particulars of this work. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledge. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the below listed requirement is invited to submit a response to the Request for Information notice by May 23, 2025, 13:00 Eastern Daylight Savings Time. All responses must be emailed to Bryan.Crist@va.gov.
Veteran Affairs (VA)
Denver Logistics Services (DLS) Warehouse
Gravity Flow Shelving with Installation Services
STATEMENT OF WORK
Background.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center (NAC) Commodities and Services Acquisition Service (CSAS) along with the Denver Logistics Service (DLS) in Golden, Colorado manage holistic supply chain management for VA National Audiology, Prosthetics, and Telehealth Programs and supports VA and other Government agencies with professional acquisition and logistical services.
Requirement.
Contractor shall provide all supplies, services, labor, tools and materials to install shelves at the two separate locations. Schaefer Systems International, Inc. (SSI) Gravity flow racks and installation services are required for the Positive Air Flow (PAP) DLS located at Denver Federal Center (DFC) warehouse, 1 Federal Center bldg. 810, Denver, CO 80225.
Provide and install 12 each gravity flow racks (which includes 6 each extra floor level shelving) at the SDC:
SSI Gravity Flow Add-on shelves 79"H x 71"W x 76"D for SDC, 5 EA
SSI Gravity Flow Starter shelves 79"H x 71"W x 76"D for SDC, 1 EA
SSI Gravity Flow Extra Level shelves 71"W x 76"D for SDC, 6 EA
Delivery and Installation at VA SDC, Bldg. 37 Dock 14, Hines, IL 60141
Provide and install 117 each gravity flow racks at Denver Federal Center (DFC) for DLS:
SSI Gravity Flow Add-on shelves 79"H x 71"W x 76"D for DLS, 108 EA
SSI Gravity Flow Starter shelves 79"H x 71"W x 76"D for DLS, 9 EA
Delivery and Installation at DFC Warehouse for DLS, 1 Federal Center Bldg. 810, Denver, CO 80225, 1 EA
Specifications.
All gravity flow racking must include the following:
All frame parts and track hardware.
Adjustable flow rack levels.
Adjustable roller track widths. 1"W x 1.1" dia. rollers with steel wheel axles spaced on 1.1 centers. 12 rollers and 6 dividers per level. Shelf capacity based on evenly distributed loads.
Frames are bolted together; front and rear beams are bolted while the middle supports drop in without nuts or bolts. all other frame and level components are galvanized.
The fore-to-aft positioning of the flow levels side can be adjusted in 1" increments providing individualized ergonomic curve relieving worker stress.
Flow rack levels can be adjusted in 0.25" increments in height providing maximum s storage density.
Rollers and guides can be adjusted across the width of the levels in 0.18" increments enabling the use of any container.
5,500 lb. cap. load capacity per rack.
Provide Installation Instructions Manual (in English) and other necessary documentation for each rack.
Warranty.
Commercial Standard Warranty Applies which is one year.
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C79125Q0019_1.docx | DOCX document |
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