Sources Sought - National Cemetery Administration is seeking sources for an Irrigation Supply
ID: 36C78624Q50418Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)QUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

PSC

PIPE, TUBE AND RIGID TUBING (4710)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/41bf5d13ef8342589aed3fb0e7c68cd3/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Sep 14, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Sep 14, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Sep 27, 2024, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the National Cemetery Administration, is seeking sources for an Irrigation Supply ordering vehicle to provide essential irrigation items to National Cemeteries across several states in the Continental District, including Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. The procurement aims to gather various irrigation and plumbing components, with a focus on brand name products from manufacturers such as Toro, Rain Bird, Hunter, and Buckner-Superior, as detailed in the attached requirements document. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the infrastructure of national cemeteries, ensuring effective water management and irrigation systems. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications and capabilities by September 27, 2024, to Ralph Crum at ralph.crum@va.gov, as the government will not compensate for any responses, and all submissions will remain unreturned.

Point(s) of Contact
Ralph Crum
ralph.crum@va.gov
Files
Title
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Irrigation Supplies - List of Requirements.xlsx
Sep 15, 2024, 9:05 AM UTC
The document lists various irrigation and plumbing components, primarily from manufacturers Toro, Rain Bird, Hunter, and Buckner-Superior, included in federal and local government RFPs and grants. It categorizes products such as irrigation heads, valves, fittings, and related accessories, detailing their part numbers, descriptions, and whether they are brand name or equivalents. Each entry includes specific features, such as dimensions and flow rates, relevant for procurement purposes. Notably, the file emphasizes the need for brand name items (e.g., Toro 570 irrigation heads) while also offering equivalent options (e.g., Rain Bird and Buckner-Superior products). Moreover, various adhesives and pipe fittings are included, perceived as crucial for irrigation systems. The structured presentation allows for easy reference by government entities seeking reliable suppliers and products for infrastructure needs, ensuring compliance with standards for quality and performance in water management systems. This document serves as a comprehensive resource for decision-makers involved in public infrastructure projects focusing on irrigation systems and plumbing installations.
Sources Sought_NCA24000342.docx
Sep 15, 2024, 9:05 AM UTC
The Department of Veteran’s Affairs and the National Cemetery Administration is seeking market research regarding potential vendors for an Irrigation Supply ordering vehicle, specifically for services related to water supply and irrigation systems (NAICS 221310). This Sources Sought Notice is intended solely for planning purposes and does not represent a formal solicitation. The intended procurement would supply irrigation items to National Cemeteries located in several Southern and Rocky Mountain states. Interested vendors are requested to submit their qualifications, capabilities, and business classifications by September 27, 2024, to aid the government in assessing available resources. The small business size standard is set at $41 million, and veteran-owned small businesses must meet specific registration requirements. The government will not compensate for any responses, and all submissions will remain unreturned.
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