3930--36C25925Q0347| Request for Quote on Electric Utility Vehicle
ID: 36C25925Q0347Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (336110)

PSC

WAREHOUSE TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, SELF-PROPELLED (3930)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/50767a8151644ce1b65c418c33793742/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for the procurement of an electric utility vehicle for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. The primary requirement is for a fully enclosed cargo body electric utility vehicle, specifically the GEM eL XD model or an equivalent, to facilitate the transportation of catered meals between the kitchen and the PTSD building, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. This vehicle is crucial for maintaining efficient meal service operations within the facility. Interested small businesses must submit their electronic quotes by April 17, 2025, with questions due by April 11, 2025. For further details, contact Contract Specialist Lynn Lim at lynn.lim@va.gov or call 303-712-5798.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lynn LimContract Specialist
    (303) 712-5798
    lynn.lim@va.gov
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    36C25925Q0347.docx
    The document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a Request for Quote (RFQ) regarding an Electric Utility Vehicle intended for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. The solicitation number is 36C25925Q0347, and responses are due by April 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. The contracting office is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with details on the point of contact provided, including the Contract Specialist, Lynn Lim. The primary focus is on acquiring an electric utility vehicle, with further specifications available in the attached documents, which include a Statement of Need and related certifications. The RFQ is set aside for small business concerns, identified under the relevant product and NAICS codes. The notice emphasizes compliance with applicable regulations and the importance of adhering to the terms laid out in the attached documents for those interested in bidding on the project.
    Combine Synopsis Solicitation - Electric Utility Vehicle.docx
    The document presents a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center for the procurement of an electric utility vehicle, specifically the GEM eL XD On-Road Low Speed Electric Utility model or an equivalent. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, with a deadline for questions specified for April 11, 2025, and quotes due by April 17, 2025. The RFQ outlines submission protocols, including the requirement for electronic quotes only, and emphasizes compliance with specific technical and warranty standards, prohibiting gray market items. Evaluation of quotes will focus on technical capability and price, where the government reserves the right to select offers that provide the best overall value. Offerors must adhere to specific guidelines, including providing appropriate documentation to demonstrate compliance with the required technical specifications. The RFQ also incorporates various FAR clauses and VAAR provisions relevant to commercial items contracts, reinforcing the importance of integrity in supplier representation and product authenticity. Overall, this solicitation emphasizes support for veteran-owned small businesses and the need for compliant, quality products for VA facilities.
    FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate.docx
    The "Buy American Certificate" outlines certification requirements for Offerors submitting proposals for federal contracts. Offerors must certify that their end products are predominantly domestic, except where specified as foreign in the provided list. It requires the identification of foreign products not qualifying as domestic and mandates details on their domestic content percentage, particularly for those not composed mainly of iron or steel. Offerors must also explicitly list domestic products containing critical components. The government's evaluation of offers will align with Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines. This document serves as a key compliance tool to ensure federal contracts support domestic manufacturing and prioritize products with significant American content.
    Statement of Need - Electric Utility Vehicle.docx
    The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC) requires a new enclosed cargo body electric utility vehicle to transport catered meals between its kitchen and the PTSD building, which lacks adequate cooking facilities. This vehicle is essential for compliance with food safety regulations as it must be fully enclosed. The specifications outlined in the request include a brand name or equal vehicle, specifically the GEM eL XD, with characteristics such as an on-road capability, defroster, LED headlights, and a minimum payload capacity of 1,415 lbs. Delivery of the vehicle is expected within 30 days of the award, complete with operational manuals, warranties, and without any partial shipments. The contractor is obliged to ensure record management in compliance with federal regulations, outline warranty provisions, and notify the VA of any recalls. This document emphasizes the importance of the vehicle for streamlined meal service and outlines detailed requirements pertaining to specifications, delivery, inspection, and records management, reflecting the efficient procurement process within federal grants and RFP frameworks.
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