3750--Harper TV40 RE Engine Driven Vacuum (Lawn Sweeper) and Accessories- Brand Name or Equal for the Canandaigua VAMC
ID: 36C24225Q0270Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing (333112)

PSC

GARDENING IMPLEMENTS AND TOOLS (3750)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b2f3210ec4b045fc838d2645fd0a24bf/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for the procurement of a Harper TV40 RE Engine Driven Vacuum (Lawn Sweeper) and associated accessories for the Canandaigua VA Medical Center. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, requiring vendors to provide detailed specifications that meet the government's defined technical requirements, including motor specifications and safety standards. The equipment is crucial for maintaining the grounds of the medical center, ensuring a clean and safe environment for veterans. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically by March 7, 2025, with questions due by March 4, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Myra F. Green at Myra.Green2@va.gov or (518) 626-5450.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Myra F. GreenContract Specialist
    (518) 626-5450
    Myra.Green2@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0270 - Combined Synopsis- Solicitation.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for the purchase of Harper TV40 RE Engine Driven Vacuum (Lawn Sweeper) and accessories for the Canandaigua VA Medical Center. This request is a 100% small business set-aside and follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation for streamlined evaluation procedures. The solicitation requires submissions by March 7, 2025, with questions due by March 4, 2025. Interested vendors must provide detailed specifications for the products offered, confirming they meet the government's defined requirements, including various technical features such as motor specifications, dimensions, and safety standards. Quotes should be submitted electronically via email and must include technical capability documentation, delivery lead times, pricing information, and a letter from the OEM manufacturer confirming authorized distributor status. The evaluation criteria focus on technical capability, compliance documentation, delivery timelines, price, and authorization letters. This procurement aims to ensure that the VA has the necessary commercial products to support healthcare operations effectively while also adhering to small business participation goals.
    36C24225Q0270 Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically seeking market research for the acquisition of a brand name or equal Harper TV40 RE Engine Driven Vacuum (Lawn Sweeper) for the Canandaigua VA Medical Center. It outlines that this notice is not a formal solicitation but serves to determine the appropriate acquisition method. Interested parties, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), or potential manufacturers, are encouraged to respond by providing relevant business information, past performance evidence, and capability statements demonstrating their ability to supply the specified equipment. The required specifications include specific operational features such as a motor-driven design and recirculating air technology. Additionally, respondents must be certified under the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification for eligibility. The notice stresses the necessity for interested firms to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to qualify for an award. All responses are due by February 5, 2025. The purpose of this notice aligns with government procurement processes, facilitating small business engagement while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
    VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting-Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products.docx
    The VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting outlines compliance requirements for offerors who may be awarded contracts for supplies or products, particularly focusing on service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) and veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs). It mandates that if awarded, an offeror must not pay more than 50% of the government contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Additionally, if supplying from a non-manufacturer, the offeror must provide products from a domestic small business manufacturer unless waived. Offerors must confirm their status as either a manufacturer or non-manufacturer and comply with several certification requirements, including employee limits and ownership obligations. The document stresses the seriousness of false certifications, detailing potential penalties, including federal prosecution. Compliance will be verified by the VA through necessary documentation, and failure to comply may result in governmental actions. Offerors are required to submit a signed certification along with their proposals, affirming their adherence to these subcontracting limitations, thereby ensuring the integrity of governmental contracting practices aimed at supporting veteran business participation.
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