Vantage Trucks and Van Brand name or equal

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned small business, and must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. In addition, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must have an active/verified registration in VetBiz, located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov.
Description:
The Government is interested in gaining knowledge of potential Contractor to provide all VAPHS requires purchase of 3 Vantage Truck (cargo) vans (model number EV7XA) and 1 Cargo Van (model EV7C).
The VA Coatesville Medical Center is looking to enter into a Firm Fixed Price contract.
All goods and services shall be provided in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions contained herein.
This is a brand name or equal to requirement, if providing an equal quoter must provide a comparison to the salient features listed below.
Responses due: 8/19/2019 at 1500 EST
BRAND NAME OR EQUAL
PERFORMANCE REQUIRED:
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
1. Contract Title. Vantage New Active Panel (Cargo) Van
2. Background. The Vantage vehicles are currently in use throughout the facility but largely by FES. They are compact vehicles that provide for the movement of equipment and supplies throughout the expansive campus to accomplish timely completion of work orders and maintenance of an aging facility.
3. Scope. Vendor delivers 3 Truck (cargo) vans (model number EV7XA) and 1 Cargo Van (model EV7C) at the prices listed on their quote.
4. Specific Tasks. Provide 3 Trucks and 1 van to Building 59, Room B07.
5. Performance Monitoring. N/A
6. Security Requirements. N/A
7. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI): N/A
8. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.
a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work: None.
b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI). No COI is anticipated.
c. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements. Not applicable.
9. Risk Control. Van will be used IAW manufacturers guidance.
10. Place of Performance. CVAMC, Bldg 59 and around campus
11. Period of Performance. One time purchase.
Needs to have the following Salient characteristics:
Passenger Rating: 2
Overall Length (mm)/(inches): 4100 / 161.4
Overall Width (mm)/(inches): 1560 / 61.4
Overall Height (mm)/(Inches): 1895 /74.6
Wheel Base (mm)/(inches): 2610 / 102.8
Deck Length and Width (mm)/(Inches): 2375 X 1490
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)/(lbs): 1900 / 4188
Engine Type: Inline 4-Cylinder, MPI
Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline
Suspension - Front/Rear: Coil Spring / Leaf Spring
Tires: 165R 13
Min. Turning Radius (m): 5.2
Drivetrain: 2 Wheel Rear Drive
Drive Control: 5 Speed Manual Transmission
Front/Rear Brakes: Front Disc / Rear Drum
Fog Lamp
High Mount Stop Lamp
Exterior Door Mirrors - Electric
Vinyl Seats
Driver s Seat Slide Adjustment
Tachometer
Low-Fuel Warning Light
Cup Holders
Two Layer Glove Box
Power Windows
Central Door Lock
CD Player / Radio in dash with 2 speakers
Heat and A/C
Auto transmission
Horsepower 35
Direct Mounted AC Motor on Axel
Rust Proof Undercoating
White in color body
Bedliner
Needs to have the following features:
Small off-road cargo van
Gasoline powered
Automatic tramsmission
Power steering
Power locks and windows
Electric side mirrors
Extended cab for extended leg room
More headroom and shoulder room
The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to these 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 acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 336112 (size standard to be considered small business is 1500 employees). Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System 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 in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, all companies that are distributors must have a manufacturers letter stating that they are an authorized distributor or reseller to prevent any Gray Market warranty issues. All interested Offerors should submit information to:
If you have an equal to item that you would like considered, please provide all documentation that identifies how the equal item meets or exceeds the minimum requirements outlined in the salient characteristics. For any items that you provide, please provide documentation that your company is an authorized distributor for those items.
John Ritter
Contract Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
NCO-4-Philadelphia, PA
Phone: (215) 823-5800 ext: 9543
John.Ritter2@va.gov.