SOURCES SOUGHT
23 -- Utility Carts
- Notice Date
- 4/12/2019
- Notice Type
- Synopsis
- NAICS
- 336211
— Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 22;4811 Airport Plaza Drive;Suite 600;Long Beach CA 90815
- ZIP Code
- 90815
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26219Q0600
- Response Due
- 4/18/2019
- Archive Date
- 6/17/2019
- Point of Contact
- RYAN.SINGLETARY@VA.GOV
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Request For Information Utility Carts Responses must be received no later than Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. PST. 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 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 336211 (size standard of 1000 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. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide Utility Carts that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System: Item # Description/Part Number* Qty 1 STEPSAVER ELECTRIC CART SS-536 1 2 ELECTRIC CART MULE C-432 5 Cart Specs MODEL SSS-536 Stepsaver SPEED (unloaded) 9 mph (14 km) RANGE (unloaded) 20 mi (32 km) LOAD CAPACITY 600 lb (272 kg) TOW CAPACITY 2,000 lb (907 kg) BED SIZE (WxL) 30x19 in (112x160 cm) All-welded unitized steel body On-board charger Modularized control system Customizable to fit your application These vehicles can carry up to two people Horn Modularized control system Tiller-loop steering On-board charger An all-welded steel unitized body and frame. Headlight Taillight Brake light Flip-down passenger seat PERFORMANCE LOAD CAPACITY lb (kg) 536: 600 (272) TOW CAPACITY lb (kg) 536: 2000 (907) MAX SPEED mph (km/h) 536: 9 (14) TURNING RADIUS 75 in 190 cm DIMENSIONS OVERALL LENGTH in (cm) 536: 86.5 (220) OVERALL WIDTH 30 in 76 cm HEIGHT (- cab) 41.5 in 105 cm HEIGHT (+ cab) 69.5 in 175 cm DECK HEIGHT 24 in 61 cm WHEEL BASE 53.5 in 136 cm DECK SIZE in (cm) 536: 30x19 (76x48) POWER SUPPLY / DRIVE TRAIN MOTOR 24V, 935 rpm, DC, Series Wound, 4.5 hp SYSTEM VOLTAGE 24V DC TRANSMISSION Transaxle Assembly, Sealed Helical Gear, 12:1 Reduction BATTERIES Four, 6V, 210 Amp-Hour, Lead Acid CHARGER Built-in, 24V, 600 Watt, 25 Amp, 110 VAC, w/ Interlock CONTROLLER 275 Amp, Solid State Speed Controller WIRING Modular Harness Design, Weather Protected Connectors CHASSIS FRAME Fully Welded Unitized 16 Gauge Diamond Plate Steel STEERING Tiller Loop, Manual DRIVE AXLE 536: Direct Drive SUSPENSION 536: Coil Springs, Front and Rear BRAKES 536: Drum with Foot Operated Parking Brake TIRES 4.80 x 8 Load Range B Pneumatic GENERAL UNIT WEIGHT lb (kg) 536: 701 (318) SEAT 536: Seat Cushion, Back Rest Converts to Passenger Seat INSTRUMENTATION Battery Status Indicator, Forward / Reverse Selector Switch, Key Switch, Electric Horn, 12V DC / DC Converter (on with key switch) LIGHT ACCESSORIES 536: Head Light, Taillight, Brake Light (optional on SS-534) CONFORMANCE Type E OSHA 1910.178, ANSI B56.8 Configuration Product: Stepsaver Wheel: 3-Wheel Speed (Unloaded): 9 mph (14.5 km/h) Unit Weight: 701 lb (318 kg) Load Capacity: 600 lb ( 272 kg) Traction Voltage: 24 Volts Battery Type: 210 amp-hour Battery, 4 each Drive: Direct Drive Motor: 4.5 hp Controller: Solid State Speed Controller Charger: Built-In, 24 Volt, 600 Watt, 110 VAC, with Interlock Brakes: Mechanical Drum with Foot Operated Parking Brake Tires: 4.80 x 8, Load Range B Frame: All Welded Steel, Unitized Body, 16 Gauge Diamond Plate Deck: 30" X 19" Steering: Tiller Steering Instrumentation: Electric Horn, Battery Status Indicator, Key Lock, DC/DC Converter (on with key switch), Reverse buzzer Lights: Headlight, Tail Light, Brake Light Seats: Seat Cushion and Back Rest, Convertible Seat Back, Black Vinyl with Driver's Seat Electrical Interlock Color: Navy Blue Hour Meter SS-505-14 Mounting plate for hitch (does not include hitch) V2-007-47 MODEL C-432 VOLTAGE 36 volt SPEED 9 mph 14 km / h RANGE 20 mi 32 km LOAD CAPACITY 1400 lb 635 kg TOW CAPACITY 8750 lb 3969 kg TURNING RADIUS 70 in 178 cm 28-inch wheelbase Built-in fully-automatic charger Easily clears narrow aisles and doorways Fully-welded all steel construction Adjustable seat 29.5 x 46 in deck (-cab) Customizable to fit your application PERFORMANCE LOAD CAPACITY 1400 lb 635 kg TOW CAPACITY 8750 lb 3969 kg DRAWBAR PULL 175 lb 780 kN MAX SPEED (UNLOADED) 9 mph 14 km / h TURNING RADIUS 70 in 178 cm DIMENSIONS OVERALL LENGTH 79 in 201 cm OVERALL WIDTH 30 in 76 cm OVERALL HEIGHT (- cab) 40 in 102 cm OVERALL HEIGHT (+ cab) 64.5 in 164 cm WHEEL BASE 28 in 71 cm DECK SIZE (- cab) (W x L) 29.5 x 46 in 75 x 117 cm DECK SIZE (+ cab) (W x L) 29.5 x 40 in 75 x 102 cm DECK HEIGHT 23 in 58 cm POWER SUPPLY / DRIVE TRAIN MOTOR 6 hp, 4.5 kW, DC SYSTEM VOLTAGE 36 Volt DRIVE AXLE Power Traction Automotive Differential BATTERIES 210 Amp-hour Lead Acid, 6 Volt, 6 Each CHARGER Built-in Automatic, 1 kW, 36 Volt, 110 VAC with Interlock CONTROLLER 400 Amp, 36 Volt, Solid State CHASSIS FRAME Fully Welded, Unitized, 16 Gauge, Diamond Plate Steel Body STEERING Manual, Chain and Sprocket Reduction to Front Fork SUSPENSION Solid, Front and Rear BRAKES Mechanical Rear Drum Brakes, Hand-Operated Parking Brake TIRES 4.80 x 8, Load Range B, Pneumatic GENERAL MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY 1 250 lb (113 kg) UNIT WEIGHT 918 lb 416 kg SEAT Single, Adjustable, Black Vinyl, with Safety Seat Switch INSTRUMENTATION Battery Status Indicator, Forward / Reverse Selector, Key Switch, Electric Horn CONFORMANCE Type E OSHA 1910.178, ANSI B56.8 and B56.9 Configuration Product: Model C, Heavy Duty Mule Wheel: 3 Wheel Speed (unloaded): 9 MPH (14 KPH) Unit Weight: 918 LBS (416 KG) Load Capacity: 1,400 LBS (635 KG) Draw Bar Pull: 175 LBS. (79 KG) Traction Voltage: 36 Volt Battery Type: 214 amp hour, 6 each Drive: Automotive Differential Motor: 6.0 HP Charger: Built-in, 1 KW, 36 Volt, 110 VAC with Interlock Controller: Solid State Speed Controller Brakes: Mechanical Brake Through Differential to both Rear Wheels, Hand Operated Parking Brake Tires: 4.80 x 8 Load Range B Frame: Steel Unitized Body, Heavy Duty 16-Gauge Diamond Plate Deck: Full Deckboard, Black 5/8" Plywood 12-1/2" W x 40" L Steering: Chain and Sprocket Reduction to Front Fork Instrumentation: Battery Status Indicator, Electric Horn Seats: Adjustable Black Vinyl Color: Navy Blue Headlight and taillight, 12 volt C4-005-02 Brake light for mechanical brakes (requires headlight/taillight option C4-005-02) C4-005-32 Hour meter C4-005-15 Reverse alarm V2-105-42 Hitch, pin and clevis, 6-1/2" high V2-007-54 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. 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 company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) 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. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) 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. (6) 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? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) 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 Ryan.Singletary@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 2:00 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. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (12-APR-2019); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS;VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM;ATTN: WAREHOUSE;5901 E. 7TH STREET;LONG BEACH, CA
- Zip Code: 90822
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 90822
- Record
- SN05280061-F 20190414/190412230021 (fbodaily.com)
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