4110--Traulsen Reach-In Display Refrigerator, 2 Section (Brand Name or Equal)

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 sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 333415. 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. INTRODUCTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide a Traulsen Reach-In Display Refrigerator, 2 Section (Brand Name or Equal) for the Huntington VAMC located at 1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington, WV 25704. The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, supplies, management, and supervision necessary to provide the delivery of the items to the Huntington VAMC. REQUIREMENTS: Manufacturer: Traulsen (Brand Name or Equal) Quantity Description 1 EA Product Number RHT232WUT-FHG Reach-In Display Refrigerator, 2 Section SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Reach-in Display, two-section 51.6 cu. ft or greater Self-contained refrigeration Stainless steel exterior and interior Standard depth Wide full-height glass door Interior lights 3 or more adjustable wire shelves per section Microprocessor controls 6"adjustable stainless-steel legs 1/2 HP or greater NSF certified 115v/60/1-ph, 10.4-12.3 amps, with cord & NEMA 5-20P attached, Standard 3-year service/labor, 5 year compressor warranty or greater Standard left door hinged left/right hinged right, Standard casters (set of 4) HOW TO RESPOND: All responses shall be submitted no later than Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST. All interested parties should respond in writing via email to contact@example.gov, and include RFI # 36C24523Q0200 in subject title. 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 Tax ID number Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Company Socio-Economic Size (large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, etc.) Information describing your interest. Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes. Responses should include the following: Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract with the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? If you are a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? 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 NAICS 333415 at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award. 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. -END OF DOCUMENT-