3750--KAWASAKI VENTRAC 4500P BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

P11 SOURCES SOUGHT VENTRAC 4500 DISCLAIMER THIS NOTICE IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Solicitation, an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in this announcement. All information received in response to this RFI marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. PURPOSE: The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to find qualified vendors and to assist Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 in determining if a future contract effort can be competitively awarded on a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside basis. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this effort is 333112 with the Small Business Size Standard of 1500 employees. If the Government determines there are qualified vendors this requirement, a solicitation will be published and posted on the Contracting Opportunities website. The Government will use this information solely to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this procurement. INTRODUCTION: The Hampton VA Medical Center requires a brand name or equal to the Kawasaki Ventrac 4500P Tractor Mower and accessories to meet OSHA grounds maintenance requirements. REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: The VHA Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors who can deliver the following item(s) for the Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667: DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION REQUESTED: ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OR STOCK NO. KAWASAKI VENTRAC 4500P: 1) Model Description: 39.51207 Ventrac 4500P - 31HP Liquid- Cooled Kawasaki 1 EA 2) 70.4067 Dual Wheel Kit - All Terrain 1 EA ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OR STOCK NO. 3) 47.0312 Arm Rest Kit - Standard Deluxe Seat 1 EA 4) 70.4107 Foot Pedal Control Kit 1 EA 5) 70.4140 Digital Slope Indicator Kit 1 EA 6) 39.55110 MS600 60" Side Discharge Finish Mower 1 EA 7) 70.8165 Mulching Kit for MS600 1 EA 8) 70.8214 Hydraulic Flip Up Kit for MS/MT/MU Mowers*** 1 EA 9) 39.55460 EA600 Aera-vator 1 EA 10) 70.8014 Roller Kit - EA600 1 EA 11) 47.0115 Suitcase Weight - 42LBS 8 EA Vendors with a GSA schedule shall provide the contract number of that schedule and the expiration date as well as product NAICS codes. All items should be clearly identified if they are scheduled items or open market items. HOW TO RESPOND: All responses shall be submitted no later than 1300 (1PM) EDT Friday 23 April 2021. All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to contact@example.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Respondents to this RFI shall provide the following information: Company/individual name, Address, Point of contact with phone number Information describing your interest, Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, as applicable FSS Category you qualify for Tax ID number DUNS number Capabilities statement Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) under the above NAICS code at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award Please submit responses via email in Microsoft Office format by 1300 (1:00PM (Eastern Daylight Time) 04/23/2021. Please include RFI# 36C24621Q0589 in subject title. NOTE: Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in any subsequent solicitation. This announcement is Government market research purposes ONLY.