Inactive Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs)

Please note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office,... Please note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office, NCO2 is currently conducting a market survey to locate qualified Veteran owned firms capable of fulfilling a requirement for a new refuse (garbage) truck with a trade allowance. The Bath VA Medical Center has a requirement to replace its current vehicle with a new truck for daily garbage collection and transport to the county s landfill. Capable vendors shall be Vet owned (VOSB, SDVOSB) business registered with vet.biz / VIP, be available for award through sam.gov and be able to meet the specifications with a trade allowance for the VAMC s existing vehicle as listed below. Specifications: New Freightliner M2-106 or equal Refuse Truck with 14 Yd Packer. Cummins B67 -240HP or equal Engine Allison Auto 2500 Rugged Duty Series or equal Transmission. Drive Type: 4x2 10,000 Pound Front Axle w/ 27,500 Rear Axles 26,000 pound GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). 11R 22.5 Size Tires. Engine Brake Brake System type: Air 50 Gallon Fuel Tank. AC New Pak Mor RLP100-14 Yd Packer or equal 14 Yd Packer. Hot Shift PTO for automatic transmission. 2 LED Hopper Lights, Right side buzzer power shut off. OH Winch with locks for Dumpsters. Rear vision color camera. Refuse Collection Truck to be painted white. Trade in Specifications 2006 Volvo Autocar WX Xpeditor Refuse Truck with 13 Yd Packer. VIN: 5VCD36PE16H202467 Mileage: 32,400 Engine: 8.3 L / ISC 05, 285HP @ 2200 RPM / 800 FT-LBS, Cummins. Transmission: Allison 3500 RDS 5 Speed / AUX. Trans. Front Axle: Arvin Meritor FF943 12,000 lb capacity. Rear Axle: Dana Spicer 21060S 21,000 lb capacity. Drive Type: 4x2 Brake System Type: Air Engine Brake Cab Paint: Standard White. Chassis Paint: Black. Those capable of providing these services should submit a statement regarding their capability on a document containing the official company letterhead. Additionally, those interested and capable shall provide a designated point of contact, the business DUNS Number, confirmation of Vet.biz / VIP registration in their response to this posting. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 333924. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources relative to NAICS code 333924. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Responses to this notice should include company/individual name, a service capability statement, examples of similar facilities for which you have provided services to, DUNS number, address, point of contact and social-economic status of Veteran Owned or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned. Vendor capability statements for those not VERIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov) will not be considered. This notice is specifically limited to service-disabled vet owned and vet owned businesses. Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM), (see internet site: http://www.sam.gov). Responses to this notice must be submitted in writing via email to lindsay.goldsmith@va.gov and must be received not later than Nov 16, 2021 by 12PM EST. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.