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Heavy-Duty Stocking Carts (CED) 2G11-I for CONUS, OCONUS, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii Solicitation: HQC004-22-Q-0018 NAICS: 333241, FOOD PRODUCT MACHINERY MANUFACTURING PSC(s): 3920, MATERIAL HANDLING... Heavy-Duty Stocking Carts (CED) 2G11-I for CONUS, OCONUS, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii Solicitation: HQC004-22-Q-0018 NAICS: 333241, FOOD PRODUCT MACHINERY MANUFACTURING PSC(s): 3920, MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT, NON-SELF PROPELLED Contract Specialist: Angela Scott, (804) 734-8000 ext. 48157 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY- A formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement. The information gathered for market research will be vital in the formulation and set-aside status of the solicitation. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has a requirement for heavy duty stocking carts under the Commissary Equipment Descriptions (CED) 2G11-I (see attachment). The heavy-duty stocking carts must meet the following mandatory generalized specifications of the Commissary Equipment Descriptions (CED) 2G11-I. The attached CED 2G11-I provides a description for the heavy-duty stocking carts. The offered material must be comparable to what is offered on the commercial market. The heavy-duty stocking carts will support all commissary locations worldwide. Supplies may be solicited as a 100% woman-owned small business set-aside under NAICS 3332414 (Size Standard: 500 employees). Please note that all contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. FAR and DFARs representation and certifications must be completed in SAMs. The website to register is https://www.sam.gov. If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM) database or general Government procurements, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to assist. To locate a PTAC near you, go to https://dla.mil/SmallBusiness/PTAP/PTAC/. If your company provides the described supplies and you are interested in submitting a capabilities statement, please respond to Angela Scott by 4:00 PM, October 12, 2023. Contact information is angela.scott@deca.mil or (804) 734-8000 ext. 48157. Please answer the following questions within your capabilities statement and submit response to email angela.scott@deca.mil: Can your firm provide the supplies in compliance with the specifications listed in the drafted DeCA Commissary Equipment Descriptions (CED) 2G11-I requirements? Does your firm qualify as any of the following socio-economic groups (8a; HUBZone; Service Disabled Veteran Owned; Woman Owned; Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned)? How many days does your firm need to prepare a quotation resulting from the future solicitation? Is your company registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database? Are you a small or large business? Are you a manufacturer or distributor? Will any brand name items be provided?