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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 FBO #6146
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79 -- Fiberglass Laundry Carts - Attachment

Notice Date: 9/19/2018
Notice Type: Attachment
NAICS: 326191 — Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 4;2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd.;Altoona, PA 16602
ZIP Code: 16602
Solicitation Number: 36C24418Q9847
Response Due: 9/21/2018
Archive Date: 11/20/2018
Point of Contact: Jennifer Cutshall, Contract Specialist
E-Mail Address: Jennifer.Cutshall2@va.gov
(Jennifer.Cutshall2@va.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: The following is a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice. This posted notice is not a Pre- Solicitation or Solicitation document. The government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System has a future Brand Name or Equal requirement for fiberglass laundry carts. The brand name provided for reference is the Techni-Quip TQ-1500-2. Equivalent products will be considered. Please see the attached list of salient features required for any equivalent. The product selected must include the cart body, top, front, back, and sides made of fiberglass reinforced frame. Manuals must be available online (or paper acceptable), safety data sheet (SDS) documents if applicable, warranty card, warranty documentation, etc. Salient Characteristics 1-piece molded construction (fiberglass) Reinforced bottom ( frame and body and shelves) Heavy-duty casters, non skid, does not leave black marks, brakes Caster thread guards Caster pattern- must be two fixed, side to side back side of cart, two swivel 360 degree, ball bearing and heavy duty reinforced construction-commercial grade caster Caster swivel has braking system as well as the fixed caster 2 chest handles Exterior has non marking bumpers Drain holes 2 removable shelves Shelves slant back 2.5. Straight in with no slant back is acceptable. Slant back makes folding and processing work more ergonometric for EMS staff and likely contractor workers. Converts to a bin cart. This for shipping and receiving. Nestable Width: 28-30 inches Length: 48-60 inches Height: 63-68 inches Depth 55-60 Fire retardant Anti-microbial Carts must have document pocket. Generally those are affixed to side of cart designated as width, about 12 inches from caster level. Document pocket must plexiglass or similar construction and heavy duty. Drain valve NO poly-based carts. Although fire retardant, the heat warps and bends the plastic/poly plastic. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV. POTENTIAL OFFERORS SHALL ALSO BE REGISTERED UNDER ANY RESULTANT SOLICITATION S NAICS CODE IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. Responses to this notice shall include: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone Number Email Address DUNS Number CAGE Code Tax ID Number Note: In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, service disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) and veteran owned (VOSB), who are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to provide these services shall be verified in VetBiz Registry as follows to be considered: http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ Process in 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) whereby a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 326191. 1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 326191? YES ______ NO ______ 2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______ 5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______ 6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______ 7. Does your company have a GSA Schedule for this item? YES _______ NO _______ Schedule Number: ___________________ Expiration Date: _____________________ Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organizations ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number and email address. Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Jennifer Cutshall via email only. Faxes and phone calls will not be accepted. Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to: Jennifer Cutshall Contract Specialist Jennifer.Cutshall2@va.gov Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Friday, September 21, 2018 at 12:00 PM EST.
Web Link: FBO.gov Permalink
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Document(s): Attachment; File Name: 36C24418Q9847 36C24418Q9847.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4598404&FileName=36C24418Q9847-000.docx); Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4598404&FileName=36C24418Q9847-000.docx; File Name: 36C24418Q9847 36C24418Q9847 FBO Sources Sought.pdf (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4598405&FileName=36C24418Q9847-001.pdf); Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4598405&FileName=36C24418Q9847-001.pdf; Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
Record: SN05097390-W 20180921/180919231512-1c1d4ca4a9d3d8ce326ec223ea624367 (fbodaily.com)
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79 -- Fiberglass Laundry Carts - Attachment