Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

This is a sources sought announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses in this ... This is a sources sought announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses in this sources sought notice must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential businesses interested and capable of providing the supplies described below. The Lexington VA Medical Center, 1101 Veterans Drive, Lexington KY 40502, is looking to purchase one Spacesaver Wheelhouse System and Shelving with the salient characteristics listed below. This procurement shall be a brand name or equal that meet or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of listed salient characteristics described below. Contractors shall show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all equal to items meet all required salient characteristics including brand name and model numbers IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Salient Characteristics: MTR_VA CD-G Room B046 OIT Storage SP2 a. Tables shall be freestanding work surfaces mounted on swivel casters with wheel locks for maximum mobility, or on glides. b. Tables shall be available in nominal sizes from 24 - 36 D x 48 -72 W and adjustable from 29 -38 H in one inch increments. c. Depending on the width of table, the support legs must support from 4-8 storage frames on the underside of the table. d. Storage frames to be attached to its underside which shall hold a variety of interchangeable components such as shelves, three sizes of drawers (3 , 6 , and 9 ) and a storage unit. e. 3, 6, and 9 inch drawers hold assorted sub containers and dividers to custom fit the customer s needs f. Drawers extend fully without wobbling or failing, increasing the efficiency of stocking and restocking g. Drawer should have an integrally molded drawer glide to function as a handle. h. Drawers shall have the capability to accept Snap-On label clips for clinical material designation i. Drawer glides to have built-in stops to prevent accidental removal. j. Storage units and drawers shall be lockable. k. Sub containers and dividers available for storing small loose or irregularly shaped items. l. Tops are sturdy, built as part of the cart- not a slip on addition. m. Mobile tables shall be easily movable freestanding work surfaces. Their tops must be available in several sizes, shapes, and finishes to accommodate different functional needs such as, lab equipment or other equipment. n. Workstation to be manual height adjustable. o. Tops available in HPL, or Chemsurf ® p. Tops shall have a static load capacity of a minimum of 650 lbs. q. Tables shall be available with leveling guides or 4 casters with brakes. r. Tables shall accommodate accessories such as equipment, rails, flat panel mount, keyboard trays, marker board, power strip, riser frame, divider and riser frame and cover. The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought announcement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. However, if there are insufficient Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business responses, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 337215 (500 employees). Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be registered with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) located at http://veterans.certify.sba.gov. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to delaney.dickey@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 7/18/2023 12:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST).