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

FORKLIFT, ELECTRIC, FOR CHARLESTON CMOP

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

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 15, Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) Contracting Office has a requirement to procure an Electric Forklift for delivery to Charleston SC CMOP. Pl... The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 15, Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) Contracting Office has a requirement to procure an Electric Forklift for delivery to Charleston SC CMOP. Please see below Statement of Requirements The Product Code for this procurement is 3930 (Warehouse Trucks and Tractors, Self-Propelled) and the NAICS code for this solicitation is 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker machinery Manufacturing). This is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). All responsible SDVOSBs may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. Submit the RFQ, and quote spreadsheet via email (preferred) to: Brigitte.Kidder@va.gov. Solicitation package 36C77023Q0394 shall be posted on Contract Opportunities on or about Wednesday, August 30, 2023, and will close Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 10am CDT. These dates are subject to change. No solicitation packages will be mailed. Responses must be concise and be specifically directed to the requirement referenced above. It is the offeror s responsibility to monitor Contract Opportunities (Sam.gov) for changes or amendments. Delivery is needed by September 30, 2023. Statement of Requirements: Electric Forklift Description of Use: To be used and delivered to the Ladson, SC CMOP facility located at 4136 Carolina Commerce Parkway Ladson, SC 29456 This requirement is for a Brand Name or Equal product. This permits prospective contractors to offer products, regardless of brand, that meet the Minimum Technical Specifications listed below for the Clark Model ECX25. Minimum Technical Specifications: 36 Volt Seated Rider Counter-Balanced Travel Speed- Max: with load - 8.5 mph without load - 9.1 mph or equivalent. Load Capacity: 5000lbs Triple Stage Lift Height up to 189 or equivalent. Height Upright with Mass Lowered: 88 or equivalent, cannot exceed 92 in order to fit underneath our control substance and engineering doors Free Lift 58.5 or equivalent. Height, Upright Extended: 237 or equivalent. Height, Overhead Guard: 88 High- Standard or equivalent. 48 Load Backrest or equivalent Lift Speed, 10.0L X 7.0W (EZ) Upright Tilt: Back/Forward 5/6 degrees Standard Fork Size (TxWxL): 1.5 x 4 x 42 or equivalent. Full Hydrostatic Power Steering. Tiltable Steering Pylon Hydraulic Levers are located on the cowl. Turning Radius: Outside 72.6 or equivalent. Tire Type: Cushion Electric Compound. Tires- Front/Rear: 2/2 Safety Seat, Seat Belt, Seat Belt reminder and battery restraint system. Parking Brake reminder alert Front and Rear LED Work Lights- OHG Mounted Work Light Panel Switch Must have 4 wheels instead of 3 Mirrors Rear View- Glass Key Switch Standard Dash display: A ten segment battery status indicator and hour meter plus operational and diagnostic codes in both text and numeric form. Battery Connector: 6320 (SB 350 Gray) Battery Compartment Dimensions: 39.25 x 30.5 x 23.5 or equivalent Warranty Standard- One year/Unlimited Hours. Service manual. Battery. Must come with Charger. Dealer Check Up After Delivery. Dealer training on how to use equipment

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PURPOSE: This is a Request for Information(RFI)/Sources Sought announcement only. This is not a solicitation announcement. This RFI/Sources Sought Notice is market research to help the Department of V... PURPOSE: This is a Request for Information(RFI)/Sources Sought announcement only. This is not a solicitation announcement. This RFI/Sources Sought Notice is market research to help the Department of Veterans Affairs make acquisition decisions. The VA Heartland Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 is looking for Small Business concerns, which includes Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), registered in SAM under NAICS code 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer & Stacker Machinery & Manufacturing), that can provide an Electric Forklift with minimum salient characteristics as listed in the Statement of Requirements below. If you are interested and can provide the required service, please answer the following questions below and email them to Brigitte.Kidder@va.gov no later than 10AM CDT on Monday August 28, 2023. Vendors are required to address the following questions to be considered a viable source for future needs; Are you a manufacturer of the Item being requested? - Yes or No. If not the manufacturer: Can you provide a letter of authorization from the manufacturer showing you are a Authorized Distributor of the manufacturer? - Yes or No. Can you provide verification showing you are an Authorized Distributor of an Authorized Reseller who is an Authorized Distributor of the Manufacturer - Yes or No. Is the product you can offer made in the USA? - Yes or No. Any responses to this Sources Sought notice must include answers to all of the above questions in order to adequately assess the capabilities of the marketplace in relation to the requirements of this procurement. When responding please include; Your company s POCs: Name Phone Number Email Address Your Company s SAM Unique ID Number Your Company s size (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, Small Business etc.) This Request for Information does not obligate VA to the release of a solicitation. Statement of Requirements (SOR): Description of Use: To be used and delivered to the Charleston SC CMOP facility located at 4136 Carolina Commerce Parkway Ladson, SC 29456 This requirement is for a Brand Name or Equal product. This permits prospective contractors to offer products, regardless of brand, that meet the Minimum Technical Specifications listed below for the Clark Model ECX25. Minimum Salient Technical Specifications: 36 Volt Seated Rider Counter-Balanced Travel Speed- Max: with load - 8.5 mph without load - 9.1 mph or equivalent. Load Capacity: 5000lbs Triple Stage Lift Height up to 189 or equivalent. Height Upright with Mass Lowered: 88 or equivalent, cannot exceed 92 in order to fit underneath our control substance and engineering doors Free Lift 58.5 or equivalent. Height, Upright Extended: 237 or equivalent. Height, Overhead Guard: 88 High- Standard or equivalent. 48 Load Backrest or equivalent Lift Speed, 10.0L X 7.0W (EZ) Upright Tilt: Back/Forward 5/6 degrees Standard Fork Size (TxWxL): 1.5 x 4 x 42 or equivalent. Full Hydrostatic Power Steering. Tiltable Steering Pylon Hydraulic Levers are located on the cowl. Turning Radius: Outside 72.6 or equivalent. Tire Type: Cushion Electric Compound. Tires- Front/Rear: 2/2 Safety Seat, Seat Belt, Seat Belt reminder and battery restraint system. Parking Brake reminder alert Front and Rear LED Work Lights- OHG Mounted Work Light Panel Switch Mirrors Rear View- Glass Key Switch Standard Dash display: A ten segment battery status indicator and hour meter plus operational and diagnostic codes in both text and numeric form. Battery Connector: 6320 (SB 350 Gray) Battery Compartment Dimensions: 39.25 x 30.5 x 23.5 or equivalent Warranty Standard- One year/Unlimited Hours. Service manual. Battery. Charger. Dealer Check Up After Delivery. Dealer training on how to use equipment.