9999--760-26-1-162-0032 -Leavenworth CMOP FORKLIFT BATTERY -(VA-26-00023069)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the NCO 15 Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy Contracting Office, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of repairing or replacing the Ethium ET36-2480-31 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack used in a Toyota SRI-HPM40 electric forklift located at the Shawnee CMOP facility in Kansas. This sources-sought notice is not a solicitation and does not obligate the government to award a contract; it seeks responses to assess market capabilities before determining whether to proceed with a formal procurement. Interested vendors must confirm their ability to meet the stated requirements, which include safely removing the defective battery from the forklift at the Shawnee site, crating it for shipment to the preferred repair facility—Ethium by Econtrols in San Antonio, Texas—arranging transportation to and from the facility, reinstalling the repaired battery, performing preventative maintenance on the forklift, and verifying full operational functionality of the vehicle and its Viking charger. All work must be completed within 60 days of contract award and must begin no later than one week after notification to proceed. The contractor is responsible for providing all tools, equipment, materials, and personnel necessary to complete the task, with no government-furnished property involved. Vendors must submit their responses via email to kayla.powers@va.gov by June 5, 2026, at 17:00 CDT, and include their company’s point of contact information, SAM Unique Entity ID, and a detailed capability statement. The notice requires no formal proposals, pricing submissions, or completed FAR clauses, as it is strictly for market research purposes. While the repair facility is preferred to be Ethium by Econtrols, alternative repair vendors may be considered if technically acceptable. Contractor personnel must be trained and qualified to handle powered industrial equipment and comply with safety standards, and all individuals accessing the Shawnee VA site must present REAL-ID compliant identification for visitor access. There are no specified packaging, marking, or preservation standards detailed beyond general safe handling, and no evaluation factors, socioeconomic set-asides, or contract values are established at this stage. The contract will not be awarded based on this request, and any future procurement will require a separate, formal solicitation.