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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT 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. 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. 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 Part 15.201(e). SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 333924 (size standard of 750 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 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following brand name or equal: UniCarriers Standup Counter Balance Forklift Equipment being ordered: The Department of Veterans Affairs has a requirement to purchase a minimum height 72 inches and minimum 3000lb. electrically powered forklift for the Topeka Warehouse. The forklift will be used around the Supply Chain Management warehouses and on station. This is a necessity for logistics operations due to the massive amount of equipment, medical supplies, turned in equipment, storage equipment, and other miscellaneous items being processed in the Topeka Warehouse. The need also comes due to the pandemic and COVID-19 supplies we are purchasing expeditiously throughout the facility. This is critical in our fight to maintain what items/equipment meets our needs for responding to COVID-19 request to fulfill our daily mission. Name Brand or Equal To: UniCarriers Standup Counter Balance Forklift MFPN: SCX30SN Salient Characteristics of Equipment Required: Must meet or exceed the below standards 36 Volt Electrical System, Dual AC Drive Motors, AC Hydraulic Pump Motor, AC Transistorized Motor Control System, Multi Function LCD Display with Hour Meter, Speedometer, Soft Mode Indicator Steer Tire Position and Travel Direction Indicator On-Board Diagnostics with Built-in Test Equipment Operator Security PIN Access Parking Brake Warning Light and Operator Presence Indicator Light Battery Discharge Indicator with Lift Interrupt Performance Mode Indicator, 3+1 Performance Modes (Economy/ Power/ High + On- Manual), Demand Priority Hydraulic Power Steering with Tiller Control, 4-Mode Regenerative Braking (Plugging, Foot Brake, Neutral Brake, Operator Presence), Auto-Applied Parking Brake with Anti-Rollback, Multi-Function Control Handle with Sealed Switches,Fwd/Rev Travel, Mast Lift/Lower Control, Tilt, and Electronic Horn, Emergency Power Disconnect Switch and Adjustable Auto Power Off, Safety Features -Operator Presence Pedal with Auto-Mast Lock and Return-to-Neutral, Reduced Speeds and Tilt Above Free Lift, Side Stance Operator Compartment with Low Step Height, Ergonomically Sloped Floorboard with Vibration Isolators, Anti-Fatigue Cushioned Floor Mat, Back & Armrest Padding, Integrated Clipboard and Amenity Tray, Temperature Protection for Motors and Controllers, Battery Compartment Rollers and Gates, Anti-Static Ground Strap. Sideshifter and Internal Hose LED Strobe Light Travel Alarm (Reverse) Battery: (1) 18-125-13-750 AH Charger: (1) 18-750 (Single Phase) Prep of Equipment Factory and Local Freight Overall Width 3.8 ft in Overall Height - mast lowered 7.4 ft in Wheelbase 5.3 ft in Max Fork Height 10.5 ft in H. Mast Tip Forward 6 degrees I. Mast Tip Rear 10 degrees Fuel Type Diesel Operating Weight 7784 - 9784 lb Number of Front Wheels 2 Number of Rear Wheels 2 Max Speed 7.4 mph Load Capacity 4000lb - 6000lb Load Center 24 in Max Fork Spread 43.3 in Lift Speed 110 ft/min Lower Speed 83 ft/min The C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required The price of this equipment shall include the following: Delivery and set up Operation manual Standard warranty Where will the equipment being requested be used: Supply Chain Management Warehouse in Topeka VAMC 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, or brand name equal. 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: 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.)? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number. Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW. Please provide your DUNS number. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Tracie Raggs at contact@example.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Monday, November 2 , 2020 at 1159 PDT. 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 sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation