3930--Crown Walkie Stacker

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Request for Information to identify capable vendors for the procurement of a heavy-duty Crown Walkie Stacker model SHC5540-40 with a 4,000 lb capacity, along with an Enersys 510675T TPPL battery and onboard charger, for use at the Jackson VA Medical Center Logistics Warehouse in Jackson, Mississippi. This notice is strictly for gathering industry capabilities and does not constitute a solicitation, award, or binding obligation, as explicitly stated that no solicitation exists at this time. Respondents are required to submit a single Microsoft Word document via email by 2:00 PM CST on July 14, 2026, including documentation on manufacturing location, compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, authorized distributor status, small business or socioeconomic certifications, GSA/GWAC/IDIQ/BPA contract history, and estimated market pricing. The equipment must meet ANSI B56.1 standards, feature U.S. English labeling, and be shipped standing upright using Cold Conditioning Standard Environmental Packaging. The estimated value for the complete unit is $36,672.00, based on vendor-submitted market estimates, though no formal pricing will be locked until a subsequent solicitation. Evaluation will consider compatibility, ease of use, warranty coverage (1 year/unlimited hours), and price, but no weights or formal scoring criteria are established. All submissions must be sent to Stephanie Watts, Contract Specialist, and no other delivery or invoicing mechanisms are defined at this stage. The NAICS code is 333924, and responses must include DUNS number and small business status declarations, though official representations and certifications are not yet completed as this is a pre-solicitation activity.