35--Enclosed Laundry Carts

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of Other than Small Businesses and/or Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prospective contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 332322 (Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing). Enclosed Laundry Carts (TECNI-QUIP Carts Model s) is known to meet the Government s needs. The Government is requesting that Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified VOSB or SDVOSB sources respond if one can provide the following Brand Name or Equal CLIN Item Description Qty Unit 0001 L-66-C1 Silver Anodized Aluminum Enclosed Cart 1" Tubular frame and two push handles Size: 24"W X 24"L X 60"O.H. + Full Perimeter bumper 6" Post casters, 2 with directional lock, one total lock Front cover: slate blue, Velcro 4 Shelves (3 adjustable) 2 EA 0002 L-66-C1-LD Silver Anodized Aluminum Enclosed Cart with Locking Door 1" Tubular frame and two push handles Size: 24"W X 24"L X 60"O.H. + Full Perimeter Bumper 6" Post casters, 2 with directional lock, one total lock Front cover: slate blue, Velcro 4 Shelves (3 adjustable) 1 EA 0003 L-66-6 Enclosed, Silver Anodized Aluminum Cart Sparkling Silver Size: 30"W X 60"L X 60"O.H. + FULL Perimeter Bumper Cart Will Support a Load Rate Of 2,000 lbs. Bed Capacity: 26 TO 32 6" X 2" TPR Wheels 6" Casters, 2 Rigid & 2 Swivel Recessed Push Handles Front Cover: Slate Blue, Velcro, Flexible Vinyl 3 Shelves (2 Adjustable) 10 EA DELIVERY SCHEDULE All items to be delivered F.O.B. Destination during normal working hours, between 8:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE All Items SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Illiana Health Care System 1900 E. Main St. Danville, IL 61832-5100 United States All Items XX-Days ARO Salient Characteristics for Enclosed Laundry Carts (TECNI-QUIP Carts Model s) The specifications given in the request is the same size of carts that are currently in use. They are the size needed to store the amount of linen that is distributed to in patient areas. The small carts are needed for area s that do not need large carts as they do not receive a lot of linen. The lockable small cart is needed for an area that cannot secure their linen cart due to space. Interested Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses including VIP-Verified VOSBs and SDVOSBs are required to submit an e-mail delineating: Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product; Business size/Socioeconomic status; If the product is on the Federal Supply Schedule or the Open Market; and Memo or correspondence from manufacturer to distribute their products. This is not a Request for Proposal/Quote or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. Responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for set-aside consideration. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 332322 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Responses should be submitted by e-mail to Carl Weber at contact@example.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 11:59pm. Central Standard Time on Monday, November 12, 2018. Subject line shall reference Sources Sought announcement number 36C25219Q0081 from FBO.gov.