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

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AN... THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses/incidentals associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 326199 (750 Employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide Turnabout Laundry Trucks (Carts). At a minimum the items from offeror shall meet the following salient characteristics with a brand name (or equal) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) product for the VA Los Angeles Healthcare System: Brand name (or equal) Info: ITEM # DESCRIPTION Qty UNIT Unit PRICE Total PRICE 1 748PS - NAVY BLUE Laundry Truck Turnabout(Bulk Patient Linen Carts) 48 CU. FT. TURNABOUT TRUCK W/PLASTIC SHELVES (48X29X68) Heavy 0.225" nominal wall thickness poly construction, weight 160lbs Total Caster Rating: 2000 lbs. With re-positioning, Plastic poly shelves from horizontal to vertical position.(Shelves 2 rigid) Rugged 6" non-marking ball bearing casters (2 fixed, 2 swivel)With locking brake 1" support poles will handle a heavy payload 110 EA $0.00 $0.00 Salient Characteristics: R&B Wire Name-Brand (or equal product) 748 Turnabout Laundry Truck (Cart) must meet the following: 748PS - 48 Cubic Ft. Turnabout Truck, each with 2 (two) Plastic Shelves (48 x29 x68 ) for transporting linen. Re-positioning, Plastic poly shelves must be able to be positioned from horizontal to vertical position Heavy 0.225" nominal wall thickness poly construction Color of the cart (blue). Must convert from transporting clean linen to deliver soiled linen 6-inch non-marking ball bearing casters (2 fixed and two swivel) with weight capacity rating up to 2,000 lbs. with locking brake. Cart size must the allow for cart to undergo fit inside cart-wash for cleaning protocols. Cart must withstand exposure to chemicals during cleaning. White vinyl cover must be flame retardant and provide easy access to truck contents. Velcro Closures to protect the keep turnabout truck and contents protected. 1-inch support pole for handling heavy payload. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include the RFI/Sources Sought number: (36C26220Q1221), company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the warranty coverage? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller to the VA for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), please submit letter/documentation stating authorization/partnering from the manufacturer for bid to be considered for selection. Do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to james.simms@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday, July 31, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. PST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.