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Notice ID:36C25622Q0627
This is a sources sought / request for information. The responses to this posting will be used to establish the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation tha...
This is a sources sought / request for information. The responses to this posting will be used to establish the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that VA intends to post in the near future. Please see attached document for details on how to respond. SCOPE OF WORK FOR NILFISK SW8000 RIDER SWEEPER BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Background: The Michael E. DeBakey VAMC (MEDVAMC) is currently requesting one Brand Name or Equal, Nilfisk SW8000 Rider Sweeper. Project Scope: The following components are needed. Manufacturer: Nilfisk, Inc. Inc. Item # Description/Part Number* Qty 56107502Â SW8000 Rider Sweeper LPG (Propane), TrioSweep with DustGuardTM, Proex/Wire Main Broom and Poly Side Broom 1 56507030Â Litter Vac 4" diameter 12' suction hose 1 Â 56510605 Fire Extinguisher for all models except Cab models 1 56507029 Hopper Temp Sensor 1 56507036 Plugged Dust Filter Indicator 1 56508873 Solid Tire kit set of 3 (in lieu of std) 1 56507023 Backup Audio Alarm 1 56507038 Amber Strobe when OHG or Cab is not ordered 1 56507612 Heavy Duty Front Bumper (compatible with front corner guards or may be installed separately) 1 56507040 Suspension Seat with Arm Rest and Seat Belt (in lieu of standard) 1 56508364 Right Front Corner Guard with Roller Bumper 1 56508365 Left Front Corner Guard with Roller Bumper 1 56508433 Floor Mat 1 8-83-04016 LPG (Propane) Tank with Outage and Filler Valve (in lieu of standard) 1 56107673 Gauge Package for LPG Models (must order LPG models) 1 Warranty and Support: The warranty and support must cover all components of the requirement in accordance with standard manufacturer s warranty. Delivery Location: Michael E. DeBakey VAMC 2002 Holcombe Blvd Warehouse Bldg 100 Houston, Texas 77030 REQUESTED RESPONSES: The intent of this Request for Information is to establish sources to define the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that VA intends to post in the near future. Interested contractors are requested to respond in accordance with the following: Please respond to this RFI if you can provide the exact brand name products listed in the table in the background section above. In the response, please cite your business size status, and delivery timeframe. If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, please include the contract details in your response. DISTRIBUTORS: You must provide proof that you are an authorized distributor. VA does not accept grey market items. If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, please include the contract details in your response. DISTRIBUTORS: You must provide proof that you are an authorized distributor. VA does not accept grey market items. Please note that VA is particularly interested in determining the availability of Small Business Manufacturers. If your company is a small business manufacturer of potentially equivalent items, please respond to this RFI. Vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing with their responses. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the future solicitation. (e.g., if CO determines that capable small businesses cannot provide fair and reasonable pricing, then the solicitation will not be set-aside). Please note that if no responses to this notice are received, from either authorized distributors of the cited brand name nor from manufacturers marketing a potentially equivalent brand, then this action will be sole sourced to the manufacturer cited in the Background section above. CONTACT INFORMATION AND RESPONSE DUE DATE: Please email all responses to James.craig1@va.gov. Please respond to this RFI no later than March 24, 2022, by 1:30pm CST. DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
