3990--VA San Francisco Health Care System | Hydraulic Dock Leveler & Installation, Deinstallation

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA San Francisco Health Care System (VASFHCS), has issued a Sources Sought Notice for two hydraulic dock leveler units, including installation and deinstallation services. This market research aims to identify qualified vendors, particularly those with various socioeconomic statuses, capable of providing the required supplies and services. The project involves supplying and installing two 6'x8' hydraulic dock leveler units with specific technical specifications, and removing/disposing of existing units. Interested vendors must be licensed in California, be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorized distributor, and provide a statement of capability, GSA schedule information (if applicable), UEI number, business size, and socioeconomic status by October 24, 2025, 12 PM Mountain Time. This notice is solely for market research; a solicitation may follow but is not guaranteed.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for the VA San Francisco Health Care System (VASFHCS) to procure and install two hydraulic dock leveler units. This market research aims to identify qualified vendors, including those with specific socio-economic statuses, capable of supplying and installing two 6'x8' hydraulic dock levelers with 35,000 LB capacity, 460 Volt, 3 Phase 1 HP motors, and other specified features. Vendors must be licensed/certified in California and be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorized distributor. The project also involves the deinstallation and disposal of existing units. Responses are due by October 24, 2025, and should include a statement of capability, GSA Schedule information, UEI#, business size, and socio-economic status. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, issued a presolicitation announcement (36C26126Q0105) for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to procure and install two hydraulic dock leveler units for the VA San Francisco Health Care System. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) and product service code 3990. The solicitation, expected around October 30, 2025, will lead to a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the supply, installation, and deinstallation of the units, which must comply with the Buy American Statute. The performance period is from November 20, 2025, to February 20, 2026. The contracting officer, Tawnya Krommenhoek, can be contacted for questions.

This government solicitation, Standard Form 1449, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, is a Small Business set-aside for the procurement, installation, and deinstallation of two hydraulic dock levelers. The solicitation, number 36C26126Q0105, specifies the need for two 6'x8' hydraulic dock leveler units with a 35,000 LB capacity and related features, along with their installation and the removal/disposal of existing units at the VA San Francisco Health Care System. The period of performance is from November 20, 2025, to February 20, 2026. Offers are due by November 7, 2025, at 12 PM MST to Tawnya Krommenhoek, the Contracting Officer. The document details contract administration, electronic invoicing procedures through Tungsten, and incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations, particularly those related to small business, labor standards, and supply chain security.

This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number 36C26126Q0105 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21. The amendment, 0001, extends the close date for receipt of offers (RFQ) by three days, from November 7, 2025, at 12 PM MST to November 12, 2025, at 12 PM MST. Additionally, it sets a deadline for all questions to be submitted no later than Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10 AM MST. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The amendment emphasizes that offerors must acknowledge receipt to avoid rejection of their offers.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting bids for the supply and installation of two hydraulic dock levelers at the VA San Francisco Health Care System. This acquisition, set aside for small businesses, includes the removal and disposal of existing damaged units. The solicitation outlines specific requirements for the dock levelers (35,000 LB capacity, 460 Volt, 3 Phase 1 HP motors, etc.), delivery and installation timelines (November 20, 2025 – February 20, 2026), and detailed contract terms and conditions. Key clauses incorporated by reference cover various regulations, including those related to payment, disputes, and compliance with federal statutes and executive orders. Offers must be submitted to Tawnya Krommenhoek, the Contracting Officer, by November 7, 2025, 12 PM MST. The document provides comprehensive instructions for offerors, electronic invoicing procedures via Tungsten Network, and evaluation criteria, emphasizing adherence to FAR and VAAR clauses.

This amendment to Solicitation 36C26126Q0105 from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, addresses the procurement of Hydraulic Dock Levelers, including installation and deinstallation services. The amendment provides crucial clarifications through a series of Vendor Questions and Answers (Q&A). Key information released includes the dimensions of the dock pit (72" W x 78" L x 18" H), confirmation that no site visit will be conducted, the availability of a VA forklift, the electrical voltage of the existing building (200/230 VAC and 460/575/VAC), and that union labor/prevailing wages are not required. It also confirms that fire watch is required during welding and that 460v/3Ph power for electrical hook-up exists. The Q&A period for this procurement is now closed, and no further questions will be accepted.