The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the purchase and delivery of a new mobile office trailer to Pineville, LA. The objective is to assess contractor interest and capabilities for the design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of a 12’ by 40’ mobile office, which must comply with life safety codes and be connected to an existing power source. Contractors are required to provide documentation and descriptive literature to demonstrate their qualifications and compliance with key regulations. The anticipated timeframe for this project is 30 days. Responses to this notice are due by January 8, 2025, at 2:30 PM CST, and potential participants are encouraged to respond as this serves as a notice of intent to sole source if no competitive offers arise. The government emphasizes that submissions do not obligate it to any form of contract. The primary goal is to identify qualified businesses capable of fulfilling the specified requirements while ensuring compliance with the Buy American Act and other relevant agreements.
The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 has issued a Sources Sought Notice seeking potential contractors for the procurement and delivery of a mobile office trailer to Pineville, LA. The office trailer must measure 12’ by 40’ and comply with life safety codes, featuring designs for wind and seismic loading. The vendor is responsible for the entire process, including transport and installation, and must follow federal, state, and local regulations, as well as EPA compliance.
The notice is a preliminary attempt to gauge contractor interest and capabilities before potentially deciding to sole source the contract if insufficient responses are received. Interested businesses must demonstrate compliance with various requirements, such as the Nonmanufacturer Rule, and provide documentation of their qualifications and capabilities. Submission deadline for responses is January 8, 2025, with further information directed to the contact provided.
This solicitation emphasizes the government's focus on market research to verify competition levels within the industry, particularly encouraging small businesses to participate. The detailed technical specifications in the accompanying Statement of Work outline the extensive requirements for the office trailer's design, installation, and equipment, highlighting the project's complexity.