Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS A BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. "We are specifically looking for equipment that is complian... THIS IS A BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. "We are specifically looking for equipment that is compliant with the Buy American Act." The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is for market research to obtain information regarding the potential availability and capability of qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Small Business Manufacturers, other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing items requested. This source sought is set-aside for small business and seeks providers capable of fulfilling the requirement in accordance with the Salient Characteristics. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate set-aside and the appropriate acquisition method. The intended contract is a firm-fixed price supply purchase. The SBA Non-Manufacturer Rule Waiver apply s for this requirement. This requirement is set-aside for small business. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, VA Puget Sound VA Healthcare System and American Lake VA Medical Center is conducting market research to identify potential contractor sources which can provide the following supply s: Agent Cashier (TL) Tool Latency - 30 safe for the Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 20, VA Puget Sound VA Healthcare System and American Lake VA Medical Center in accordance with the salient Characteristics. Potential sources having the capabilities necessary to provide the above commodities which meet all the requirements outlined in the attached salient characteristics are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to phillip.folger@va.gov no later than noted in the RFI. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Appropriate responses shall include the following information: Company name, address, and business size; point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address; A capability statement addressing the requirements in the attached Salient Characteristics to include: References for similar commodities currently being provided or previously provided (if any) at the required service levels as outlined in the Salient Characteristics. Capability Statement. Capability to provide required supplies at VISN 20 in accordance with the Salient Characteristics. NAICS Code 332999 is applicable to determine business size standard. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to supply the required commodities. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time. The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO20 is specifically looking for equipment that is compliant with the Buy American Act. That is BRAND NAME or EQUAL sources of the following: Items Requested Agent Cashier (TL) Tool Latency - 30 safe "We are specifically looking for equipment that is compliant with the Buy American Act." Salient Characteristics - Agent Cashier Safe When the safes arrive at the facility, One will go to Puget Sound VA Healthcare System Warehouse 90D 1660 S Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 1532. And One to American Lake VA Medical Center, Warehouse 21, 9600 Veterans Drive Tacoma, WA 98493. The vendor will work with VAPS facility point of contact TBD to schedule a suitable delivery/installation date and time window. Vendor's team will work with VAPS facility point of contact to ensure approval of safe placement. Vendor's team will protect flooring, doorways, and door thresholds before removal of old safe and installation of new safe. Vendor's team will Dispose of old safe will be at the discretion of Vendor. Once new safe set-in place, vendor will level the safe for proper door swing. Vendor's team will go over operation of the safe as well as use and programming questions for the lock. Vendor's team will remove all package material/garbage (pallet, foam, box, etc.) and old safe from VAPS facility. SPECIFICATIONS: Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rated Tool Latency (TL) - 30 safe. TL-30 safes requirements: One at each location. UL listed combination lock that is rated Group 2M, 1 or 1R. Minimum weight of 750 lbs. Body walls of material must be equivalent to at least 1-inch open hearth steel with a minimum tensile strength of 50,000 P.S.I. Walls must be fastened in a manner equivalent to a continuous ¼-inch penetration weld of open-hearth steel with a minimum tensile strength of 50,000 P.S.I. One-hole ¼-inch or less, to accommodate electrical conductors arranged. Exterior dimensions: 60" H x 38" W x 32" D Chest, 59" H x 37" W x 25-1/2" D, Inside, With: Four (4) Lockers, Top Left, 5-3/16" H x 17-9/16" W x 23-3/8" (22-3/16" Clear) D, Inside, with 1/8" Thick Steel Doors, Clear Opening: 5-3/16" H x 15-5/16" W, Each Equipped with a UL Listed Single Nose Safe Deposit Box Lock and a pulI knob. One (1) Locker, Middle Left, 15-13/16" H x 17-9/16" W x 23-3/8" (22-3/16" Clear) D, Inside, with a 1/8" Thick Steel Door, Clear Opening: 15-13/16" H x 15-5/16" W, Equipped with a UL Listed Single Nose Safe Deposit Box Lock and a pull knob, Supplied with One (1) Adjustable Shelf. Four (4) Lockers, Top Right, 5-3/16" H x 19-5/16" W x 23-3/8" (22-3/16" Clear) D, Inside, with 1/8" Thick Steel Doors, Clear Opening: 5-3/16" H x 15-5/16" W, Each Equipped with a UL Listed Single Nose Safe Deposit Box Lock and a pulI knob. One (1) Locker, Middle Right, 15-13/16" H x 19-5/16" W x 23-3/8" (22-3/16" Clear) D, Inside, with a 1/8" Thick Steel Door, Clear Opening: 15-13/16" H x 15-5/16" W, equipped with a UL Listed Single Nose Safe Deposit Box Lock and a pull knob, Supplied with One (1) Adjustable Shelf. One (1) open area, bottom, 20-9/16" H x 37" W. Clear Opening: 19-5/16" H x 34-1/2" W. Outer Door, Right Swing, Clear Opening: 56-1/2" H x 34-1/2" (29-1/2" W/ Outer Door @ 90°) W, 3° Thick Composite Construction, equipped with a UL Listed Three-Wheel Key-Change Combination Lock, Relocking Devices, and Five (5) 1" Dia, Chrome-Plated Locking Bolts, Lock Protected by a drill-resistant hard plate. Approx, Weight: 2550 lbs. Period of Performance: 30 Days after receipt of order. Delivery: The vendor must coordinate with the below individuals to coordinate delivery, installation, & other services: TBD 800-949-1004 Station.poc@va.gov The vendor must deliver, remove old safe, install new safe, and dispose of the old safe. One at each location listed below. i) Puget Sound VA Healthcare System Warehouse 90D 1660 S Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 1532 AND ii) American Lake VA Medical Center Puget Sound Healthcare System Warehouse 21 9600 Veterans Drive Tacoma, WA 98493 The vendor must clearly label & tag all boxes & crates with the Contract Number & Purchase Order (PO) Number. TBD The vendor must deliver two user & two service manuals (preferably electronically) to the above points of contact. Warranty: The vendor shall provide manufacturer warranty information that covers the device, battery, and all other accessories. Potential contractors: shall provide, at a minimum, the following information to phillip.folger@va.gov a) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and SAM UID. b) Please identify your company s size in comparison to the anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing To be considered a small business your company must have fewer than 750 (Size standards in number of employees). This notice is to determine the marketplace for this specific requirement. Please check one of the following: [ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business Manufacturers [ ] yes [ ] no All other Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no Other than Small Business c) The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought notice. 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. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application in the System for Award Management (SAM). d) Any Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov and Veteran Small Business Certification https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. e) If not a manufacturer, only authorized representatives/providers/distributors of the manufacturer will be considered. Equipment must be new, no used or refurbished equipment accepted. Please provide a proof of authorized dealer or reseller letter from manufacturer. f) This is a brand name or equal requirement. As such, the salient characteristics reflect the physical, functional, or performance characteristics that equal products must meet to satisfy the Government s needs. To be considered for any potential solicitation, offers of equal products, including equal products of the brand name manufacturer, must: (g) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this source sought; clearly identify the item by Brand name, if any and make/model number. (h) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to descriptive data or information available that identifies that the equal item meets or exceeds the salient characteristics required by the Government. Responses are due by 03-30-2025 11:59pm PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA, to the Point of Contact. Shipping Address: 1) Puget Sound VA Healthcare System Warehouse 90D 1660 S Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 1532 AND 2) American Lake VA Medical Center Puget Sound Healthcare System Warehouse 21 9600 Veterans Drive Tacoma, WA 98493 Point of Contact: Phillip Folger Contracting Specialist phillip.folger@va.gov