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65--Equipment; PPE & Skin Carts (VA-19-00062857); PR IFCAP: 672-19-3-103-0123 | Acq Plan: 36C248-19-AP-3739

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36C24819Q1210Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, issued this Sources Sought Notice to gather information for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System related to the procurement of multiple customized skin and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) carts. The notice is strictly for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The carts must be lightweight aluminum with various customization features, including specific drawer sizes and configurations, key locking systems, wood-colored finishes, ergonomic handles, mobility casters, bumpers, slide-out shelves, and adjustable dividers. Vendors must be authorized distributors under the NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), capable of providing proof of manufacturer designation, and able to meet shipping and lead time requirements. Interested businesses were requested to submit capability statements by email, including company details, socioeconomic status, and contract holding information, by a specified deadline in July 2019. The detailed product specifications outlined include two primary cart models with distinct exterior and drawer colors, drawer heights, and features to accommodate specific medical equipment storage needs. This notice emphasizes that any submitted information is voluntary, will not be considered as vendor qualification or commitment for future solicitations, and that evaluation and selection will occur independently during the actual solicitation process.

General Info

VA seeks information for customized lightweight aluminum skin and PPE carts, requiring authorized distributors.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Place of Performance

VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS);Logistics (90);Casia Street #10;San Juan, PR 00921 USA, FL

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedJul 24

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

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OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

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Full Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Notice (SSN). This is not a request for quote (RFQ). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for any cost incurred in responding to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this SSN shall be voluntary. This SSN is for market research purposes only. The information submitted in response to the SSN will not be utilized to determine vendor standing in any future/potential RFQ, nor will it be utilized to determine if a vendor is qualified to submit an RFQ for any future/potential requirement. The SSN and the information received shall not be used to determine how well respondents can perform a requirement, which can only be evaluated in response to a solicitation. Vendors will not receive formal notification or feedback on any information submitted in this SSN. All future/proposed submissions/solicitations requirements solicited on a Government Point of Entry (GPE) will be evaluated independent of any information submitted in response to this SSN. No vendor will be provided information on solicitations issued on a GPE based on this SSN. Potential sources shall provide shipping and delivery as well as required lead time from receipt of order to shipping. Their Capability Statement must be clear, concise, and complete. The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 requests information for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) Logistics located at Casia Street #10, San Juan, PR 00921. The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) has the need to purchase multiple skin and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) carts for the VACHS. The Contractor must provide customization services for the drawers within the skin and PPE carts. Please refer to the Government Need section for further details. The intent is to find qualified businesses relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with the capability. You must be an authorized distributor of the products for the items of your submittal. You will be required to provide proof of designation or official letter from the manufacturer. Potential sources are to respond by email only to Contract Specialist: Rosetta Little at contact@example.gov no later than July 29, 2019 at 1:00PM Eastern Time, and provide the following information: Company Name: Address: Contract Name: Phone No: DUNS: CAGE: TIN: Business Size Information - Socio Economic Status: FSS/GSA Contract Holder, if available: GOVERNMENT NEED: ALUM 5DRW ALL WNT KEY CONSTRUCTION: Lightweight Aluminum FRAME HEIGHT: Extra-Tall EXTERIOR COLOR: Manhattan Walnut Wood DRAWER COLOR: Manhattan Walnut Wood CENTRAL LOCK: Key Locking System with Two Keys TOP: Wood - Maui Granite Color DRAWER PULLS: Wide Comfort-Grip MOBILITY: 3" Casters (2 Total Lock, 1 Direction Lock, 1 Swivel) BUMPER: Brown Corner Bumpers FEATURES INCLUDE: Dual ergonomic handles Auto-closing full extension drawer slides Two slide-out side shelves Adjustable drawer dividers (one front to back and one side to side per drawer) Mounting tracks with two side panels for mounting accessories without use of holes DRAWERS CONFIGURATION: (1) Small: 3"H (3) Medium: 6"H (1) Large: 9"H TOTAL DRAWER SPACE: 30" DRAWERS DIMS: 16.25"W x 16.5"D FACTORY INSTALL ONLY PART# - ELECTRONIC LOCK NON-WIFI (BAP code letter "E") DIVIDERS,3,F/ALUMINUM DRAWER DIVIDERS,6,F/ALUMINUM DRAWER ALUM 4DRW ALL WNT KEY CONSTRUCTION: Lightweight Aluminum FRAME HEIGHT: Extra-Tall EXTERIOR COLOR: Carmine Cherry Wood DRAWER COLOR: Carmine Cherry Wood CENTRAL LOCK: Key Locking System with Two Keys TOP: Wood - Maui Granite Color DRAWER PULLS: Wide Comfort-Grip MOBILITY: 3" Casters (2 Total Lock, 1 Direction Lock, 1 Swivel) BUMPER: Brown Corner Bumpers FEATURES INCLUDE: Dual ergonomic handles Auto-closing full extension drawer slides Two slide-out side shelves Adjustable drawer dividers (one front to back and one side to side per drawer) Mounting tracks with two side panels for mounting accessories without use of holes DRAWERS CONFIGURATION: (2) Medium: 6"H (2) Large: 9"H TOTAL DRAWER SPACE: 30" DRAWERS DIMS: 16.25"W x 16.5"D OVERALL DIMS: 22"W x 20"Dx 41"H