This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned small business, and must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. In addition, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must have an active/verified registration in VetBiz, located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. Description: The Government is interested in gaining knowledge of potential businesses that would be able to distribute or manufacture the VENTRAC 4500Z 4000 SERIES TRACTOR or equal. Responses due: 04/29/2020 at 0800 EST BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Brand Name: VENTRAC 4500Z 4000 SERIES TRACTOR Manufacturer: VENTRAC 4500Z 4000 SERIES TRACTOR Accessories: 45002 (39.51208) Ventrac Tractor: KN, 45002 Kubota WG972-GL 70.4067 DUAL WHEEL KIT Kit, Duals Field Trax 70.4140 DIGIT AL SLOPE GAUGE Kit, Slope Indicator 70.4133 WORK LIGHTS Kit, Work Light LED 4500 70.4104 12-VOL T SWITCH/CONTROL-FRONT Kit, 12V Front 4500 70.4100-99: THREE-POINT HITCH KN, Opt. 3 Point Hitch Factory 70.4111 SUSPENSION SEAT Kit, Susp Seat 4500 70.4114 STROBE LIGHT Kit, Strobe Light 4500 MS720 (39.55111) Attachment: MOWERS - FINISH MS, MS720 Mower SD 70.8163 Kit, Hydraulic Flip Up Description - QTY -VENTRAC 4500Z 4000 SERIES TRACTOR Qty 1 -Users/Maintenance Manuals 1 sets -Warranty manufacturer s warranty -Accessories 1 Each G. W. Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center (659) Salisbury, NC 28144 SCOPE OF WORK BRAND NAME OR EQUAL 1. Title of Project: Multi-Function Tractor with accessories 659-20-3-6048-0026 2. Scope of Work: Supply 1 multi-function tractor that meets the following specifications: Salient Characteristics: The minimum requirements are as follows: Fuel Gas Fuel Capacity 6 gal Engine Liquid Cooling Horsepower 32.5 Slope Gauge Slope Rating (Continuous/Intermitted) Max Slope Intermittent Use 30 degree (58%) Max Slope Continuous Use 20 degree (36%) Dual Wheels Tires Standard (all Terrain) Work Lights Strobe Light 12-Volt Switch/Control-Front Three-Point Hitch Suspension Seat Roll over Protection Mower Deck 86.6L x 66.13W w/side discharge 3. Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price. 4. Delivery: Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination. Shipping address: 1601 Brenner ave, Salisbury, NC 28144, Warehouse The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333112 (size standard to be considered small business is 1,500 employees). Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, all companies that are distributors must have a manufacturers letter stating that they are an authorized distributor or reseller to prevent any Gray Market warranty issues. If you have an equal to item that you would like considered, please provide brochure, pictures, and all documentation that identifies how the equal item meets or exceeds the minimum requirements outlined in the salient characteristics. For any items that you provide, please provide documentation that your company is an authorized distributor for those items. All interested Offerors should submit information to: Chellry Whittier Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs NCO-6 Hampton, VA
contact@example.gov 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. In accordance with 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. End of Document
