8430--Working Footwear for Waco & Temple
ID: 36C25725Q0274Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (316210)

PSC

FOOTWEAR, MEN'S (8430)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e483ed2624da4aa78873feac4b6d39d7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking suppliers for protective footwear for its engineering and maintenance staff at the Central Texas facilities located in Waco and Temple. The procurement aims to provide initial on-site fitting and ordering services for approximately 250 employees, ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards, with each employee allocated up to $250 for the footwear. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to maintaining a safe working environment while encouraging participation from small businesses in the tender process. Interested vendors must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by 9:00 AM Central Time on January 11, 2025, and can contact Mr. Shawn R. Reinhart at shawn.reinhart@va.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mr. Shawn R. ReinhartSenior Contract Specialist
    (254) 421-6661
    shawn.reinhart@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking suppliers for protective footwear for the engineering and maintenance staff at its Central Texas facilities in Waco and Temple. This Sources Sought Notice is intended to gather information and define the procurement strategy for upcoming solicitation. Interested vendors must respond by 9:00 AM (Central Time) on January 11, 2025, with details including business size, type, and existing contracts, if applicable. The selected contractor will provide initial on-site fitting and ordering services for approximately 250 employees, ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards. Each employee is allocated up to $250 for the footwear, with additional costs payable by the employee. Key requirements include on-site fittings, transportation, and delivery services, with periodic off-site service for new or replacement footwear. The contractor must coordinate with VA contacts and adhere to various regulations, provide documentation, and maintain safety standards. The performance period spans one year with four option years. This notice emphasizes the VA's commitment to ensuring a safe working environment for its staff, while encouraging participation from small businesses in the tender process.
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