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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Forklift Repair Services High Pressure Fuel Pump & Injector Replacement

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, TX

DISCLAIMER:

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This notice is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or any form of solicitation as defined in FAR 2.101. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government s acquisition strategy.

All information contained in this Sources Sought is preliminary and subject to change. Responses are strictly voluntary; the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. Respondents are requested not to submit proprietary or business confidential information.

If a solicitation is issued at a later date, it will be published on the Federal Contract Opportunities website (SAM.gov) or the General Services Administration (GSA) portal. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring these sites for additional information.

1. Title

Forklift Repair Services High Pressure Fuel Pump & Injector Replacement

2. Purpose

The purpose of this Sources Sought is to identify qualified and capable sources that can support the Department of Veterans Affairs in determining an appropriate procurement strategy (e.g., set aside, sole source, or unrestricted) for a forthcoming solicitation.

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas, has an upcoming requirement for Forklift Repair Service in accordance with the Draft Statement of Work Statement (SOW). The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and supervision required to perform the following services on the Government-owned AUSA C400H rough terrain forklift.

This market research will assist the Government in assessing industry capability, availability of competition, and potential socioeconomic participation. The anticipated NAICS code is 811111 General Automotive Repair, with a size standard of $9.0 million, and PSC J039 Maintenance Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Material Handling Equipment. The Government anticipates awarding a single award, firm fixed price contract with all services to be completed within 60 days ARO.

3. Responses Requested

Interested firms are requested to submit a capabilities statement responding to the items below. Failure to answer the questions may result in being considered non responsive to this Sources Sought.

A. Company Information

Provide the following:

Legal Business Name

Point(s) of Contact

Address

Telephone Number

Email Address

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

CAGE Code

B. Business Size / Socioeconomic Status

Indicate whether your firm qualifies as any of the following under NAICS 8111111:

Small Business

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)

HUBZone

8(a)

C. Capability Questions

Does your company possess the capability to perform all required forklift repair services as outlined in the Draft Statement of Work, including replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel injectors on an AUSA C400H rough-terrain forklift?

Can your company support all required equipment, tools, diagnostic instruments, and OEM-compatible components necessary to repair and test the forklift s DEUTZ TD3.6 engine and associated fuel system?

Can your company provide technicians who are trained, certified, and experienced in performing diesel engine fuel system repairs, specifically on DEUTZ engines or comparable rough-terrain forklift systems?

Does your company currently provide similar forklift repair or heavy-equipment maintenance services to other VA Medical Centers, federal agencies, or commercial clients? If yes, provide contract numbers and points of contact.

Provide estimated unit pricing or cost ranges for the service categories described in the Draft SOW, including inspection, parts replacement, system purging, and post-repair testing.

Identify any national service standards applicable to forklift repair, diesel engine service, or industrial equipment maintenance, and the organizations responsible for issuing those standards.

Describe industry best practices relevant to forklift repair, diesel fuel system restoration, and post-maintenance operational testing.

Indicate whether your company holds any contract vehicles such as:

. Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs)

SEWP

National Acquisition Center (NAC) vehicles

GSA Schedule / Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)

Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts

Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)