Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS NOT A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AND DOES NOT COMMIT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH, CLINICAL CENTER, OFFICE OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS, TO AWARD A CONTRACT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE This... THIS IS NOT A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AND DOES NOT COMMIT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH, CLINICAL CENTER, OFFICE OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS, TO AWARD A CONTRACT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability of small businesses (e.g., 8(a), service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business, and women-owned small business) under NAICS code, 811310, to provide AGM Batteries. Statement of Objective MMESD intends to purchase AGM Batteries, because MMESD has received a mandate from the NIH Clinical Center Safety Committee to replace the existing cell filled batteries with the maintenance free AGM batteries in all material handling equipment (see attached listing of equipment). This replacement is necessary, because of the constant overfilling of the battery cells by operators’ which creates an overspill of battery Acid onto the building 10 and clinical center floors on the B2 Level. These overspills pose a hazardous threat to the staff and visitors. If this replacement does not take place, the threat mentioned above will continue; which could lead to complaints lodged against the department leadership. Statement of Work The NIH Clinical Center utilizes the material handling equipment in the form of Cushman tuggers and transporters. Also, Raymond electric forklift and order picker, and Unicarrier electric pallet jacks. Contractor Requirements Vendor will be responsible for the removal of existing batteries and debris, through the proper hazardous material disposal IAW state law. Vendor will be responsible for the delivery, installation and training of new AGM batteries and chargers. All training will be coordinated and scheduled with the Project Officer. A complete set of AGM Battery manuals will be provided by the vendor. After installation, any of the new AGM Batteries that are purchased, the vendor will be provide on-hands training within 24 hours. Vendor will provide 8-10 week lead time for delivery and installation of the batteries. Vendor will be available to support any issues with the AGM batteries while still under warranty and service within 24 hours of request. And replace any damaged or nonoperational batteries under warranty, as longs as it is not operator fault. Request for service should be handled via phone Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Service requests after hours, weekend and holidays is not available because the requesting service is closed. If on-site service is required, a vendor representative should arrive the same day or within 24 hours. The vendor will provide the Project Officer copies of all written warranties during the installation. The vendor is responsible for all parts that are under warranty and will ship parts within four days. See Battery and Charger Specifications Below: Item Description Quantity Batteries, Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) and Gel for replacing cell filled batteries, 8 volt and sealed for Transporters 64 Batteries, Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) 6 volt sealed for Tuggers 78 Battery, Sealed 36 volt for sit down forklift 1 Batteries, Sealed for electric pallet jacks 24 volt 6 Battery, for Order Picker 24 volt 1 Charger, Onboard for Order Picker 36 volt 3 Charger, for Sit Down Electric Forklift 36 Volt 1 Chargers, for Electric Pallet Jacks 24 Volt 5 Removal, Old Cell Filled Batteries Business information: a. DUNS Number b. Company POC, Phone and Email Address c. Company Address (Company Point of Contact, phone number and email address) e. Type/Size of company, NAICS code, and Social Economic status, as validated at SAMs. f. Current GSA Schedule g. Tax ID Number The synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requests. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. All information submitted in response to this announcement must arrive on or before the closing date. Responses must be submitted to the POC within 12 calendar days (7/6/20) from the date of this synopsis. Responses shall be limited to 10 pages. Attn: Lynda Cole NIH CC OPC 6707 Democracy Blvd Bethesda, MD 20892-5480 PH: 301-594-3111 E-mail: Colelj@cc.nih.gov