W081--Steel Storage Containers

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 1 is seeking vendors to provide three ground-level steel storage containers for the Bedford VA Medical Center's vocational rehabilitation program. Each container must be approximately 10x8x8.6 feet, weather-tight, and securable, with delivery planned to the Edith Norse Rogers Memorial VA Medical Center. The VA is conducting market research to determine the most appropriate acquisition strategy through this sources sought notice, with interested vendors required to submit responses by March 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. Vendors must email their submissions to Contract Specialist Glorimar Estevez Cortorreal and are limited to 8-page responses that include a completed Sources Sought Worksheet. All potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and prepared to demonstrate their capability to meet the storage container requirements.

The VA is exploring potential set-aside options for this procurement, which may include designations for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), or small businesses, though a final decision has not been made. The contract is structured as a firm, fixed-price annual agreement with options for up to four additional years, indicating a potential multi-year engagement. While specific award values are not disclosed in the sources sought notice, the procurement is focused on leasing three storage containers annually for the Veterans Construction Team. The solicitation uses Product Service Code W081 for equipment leasing and NAICS Code 531130 for lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units. Vendors will likely be evaluated on their ability to meet the specific container specifications, delivery requirements, and socio-economic status.