80ft Articulating Boom Lift

Added: Mar 28, 2017 11:19 am This is Sources Sought announcement only this is not a Request for Quote. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified vendors with special interest. No solicitation is being issued at this time. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All responses must be received by Tuesday, April 4, 2017 by 3:00PM (EST) to the point of contact listed below. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.



The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, and the VA Western New York Healthcare System in Canandaigua, NY anticipate a purchase order for the following item:



Item: 80ft Articulating Boom Lift (diesel)



The appropriate NAICS Code is 333923. Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract.



A formal RFQ may be issued upon receipt of information pertaining to this Sources Sought Notice. If you are capable of providing the required item, please send your responses via email NLT Tuesday, April 4, 2017 by 3:00PM (EST), to Sam DeMuzio, Contracting Officer, at sam.demuzio@va.gov.



This acquisition implements a 100% set aside for SDVOSB. The NAICS Code is 333923; size standard is 1,250 employees.



Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name, (b) address, (c) socio-economic status, (d) point of contact, (e) phone, fax, and email, (f) DUNS number, (g) Cage Code,  (h) Tax ID Number, and must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor and provide the commodities described below.



The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.  Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov.  Requests for information and resultant responses shall be submitted directly to the contracting officer, Sam DeMuzio at sam.demuzio@va.gov. NO TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.



STATEMENT OF WORK



80ft Articulating Boom Lift (diesel)

Engine Type - Diesel



Axle Oscillation

0 in. / 0 mm

Drive Speed - 2WD

3 mph / 4.83 km/h

Drive Speed - 4WD

3 mph / 4.83 km/h

Gradeability - 2WD

30 %

Gradeability - 4WD

45 %

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

500 lb / 226.80 kg

Swing

360 Degrees

Swing Type

Continuous

Turning Radius - Outside (2WS)

22 ft 6 in. / 6.86 m

Turning Radius - Outside (4WS)

14 ft 6 in. / 4.42 m

Jib - Range of articulation

130 Degrees





PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:



1) Must have a minimum of 500 lb. Work Load Limit (WLL)



2) Work Load Limit must be visibly marked on the lifter in at least two locations and must be placed in such a way as the markings are visible during product use



3) Must comply with ISO 3874 and ANSI/ASME B30.20 standards



4) All components shall be primed and painted in a durable paint coating that is bright or reflective safety colored to provide appropriate corrosion resistance. Touch-up paint will be required to repair any damages during shipping.



5) Must be fully assembled upon delivery



6) Required 90 days maximum after date of award but, will accept delivery as soon as possible



CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION:



Purchased components must meet two requirements. The component is top of the line in quality and replacement parts are locally available to the customer throughout the United States.



WARRANTY:



Prospective vendors shall be able to provide direct manufacturer support and shall directly issue a manufacturer's limited factory warranty to the government, Should cover (3) three years parts & Labor, excluding Batteries & Tires.



REQUESTED SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:



1) If applicable, brand names of major purchased components provided as part of the articulated boom lift shall be noted on the vendor offering. This information is for REFERENCE ONLY and should not be construed as an attempt to limit competition. Specified brand names provided will not be given any weight during technical review and evaluation.



2) Vendor shall provide a cut sheet(s), schematic(s), diagram(s), or similar clearly indicating articulated boom lift features.



DELIVERY LOCATION:



The delivery area is located: Canandaigua VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, NY 14424