Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is Sources Sought announcement only this is not a Request for Quote. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified vendors with special interest. ... This is Sources Sought announcement only this is not a Request for Quote. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified vendors with special interest. No solicitation is being issued at this time. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The appropriate NAICS Code is 333924 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, and the Lyons VA, NJ anticipates a purchase order for a forklift. 1 1 each - Forklift (Crown FC5215-40) Comparable items will be considered. Required Salient Characteristics - 4,000 lb capacity 4-wheel Sit-down counterbalance Mast/FC: Triple Stage Lift Height 188", Free LH 32.2", OAH-Collapsed 83", OAH-Extended 236" Carriage: 38" Wide Side shifter: Crown Integral 38" Wide Fork Spread (Out-To-Out): 36" Forks: Standard Length 42" Width 4" Thick 1.8" Load Backrest: 39" x 48" Standard on 38" Wide Carriage Battery Voltage: 36 Volt Battery Doors: Standard Retainers Maximum Battery Size: Code 1 - 27.25" x 38.69" x 22.25" Battery Connector: SB350 Gray Battery Removal: Lift Out Auxiliary Hydraulics: 1 Function (3 Levers / 3 Spools / 2 Hoses) Hydraulic Control Handles: Manual Control Levers Directional Control: Standard Overhead Guard Height: Standard 86.0" High Tilt Restriction: 5 Deg Back/5 Deg Forward Drive & Steer Tires: Cushion Rubber - Smooth Drive Axle Tread Width: Standard Tread Seat: Flex Seat Fabric (Cloth) with Anti-Cinch Seat Belt Seat Belt: High-Visibility Orange Front Work lights: LED Work lights - OHG Mounted Work light Switch Key: Switch Travel Alarm: Smart Alarm - Reverse (Power Unit First) Mirrors: Rear View - Glass Key Switch: Standard Warning Device Light: LED Flashing Light - Amber Paint: Crown Beige/Gray Language: U.S. English AC Hydraulics & AC Traction: with On-Demand Steering Dock Performance Package: with Traction Motor Cooling Fan Battery: EnerSys HUP, 18-85P-23, 935 AH, 36V Charger: High Frequency Charger, Three Phase 240 Freight to Lyons, NJ: Full Dock Capable of Accepting Semi-Truck & Trailer is available Dealer Prep: Dealer Check Up After Delivery Two sets of Operator s and Service manuals will be provided at No Charge. All equipment shall be warranted for a period of one year to commence from date of delivery. This procurement is for new items only; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. FOB destination. Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. Responses should address how you will meet the Government's needs and provide a brief capability statement. All vendors that are interested in meeting this requirement are asked to submit the following information as well: 1) Company Name: 2) Company Address: 3) DUNS Number: 4) Company POC Name: 5) Company POC Phone: 6) Company POC Email: 7) Business type: (Large, Small, Woman-Owned, VOSB/SDVOSB, etc.): Please identify your company's small business size standard and applicable NAICS code. For more information refer to http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards. Note: If claiming SDVOSB or VOSB, the firm must be registered and CVE verified in VetBiz Registry http://www.vetbiz.gov/; also include VetBiz certification. (Non-Manufacturer rules apply) A formal RFQ may be issued upon receipt of information pertaining to this Sources Sought Notice. If you are capable of meeting the requirement, please send your responses via email NLT 2:00pm on Thursday, June 13, 2019 to Denise Edmonds, Purchasing Agent, at Denise.Edmonds@va.gov using the RFQ # for your subject line. DO NOT SEND QUOTES AT THIS TIME