7240--12-27-2024 JULIETTE 405-25-1-7042-0011: EMS supplies (VA-25-00031504)
ID: 36C24125Q0148Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299)

PSC

HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL UTILITY CONTAINERS (7240)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4274432ae49e412ebf0a3c5d2a725343/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking suppliers for patient ward supplies, specifically Rubbermaid/Royal Basket Truck brand items, for the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont. The procurement includes essential items such as utility containers, wastebaskets, and shower curtain hooks, which are critical for the Patient Ward Expansion project to ensure standardized room configurations. This initiative emphasizes the importance of compliance with federal procurement regulations and aims to engage competitive small business suppliers capable of meeting the specified standards. Interested vendors must respond by January 6, 2025, for the sources sought notice and submit quotations by January 23, 2025, with all inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Juliette Buchanan at Juliette.Buchanan@va.gov or by phone at 401-273-7100.

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    Juliette BuchananContract Specialist
    (401) 273-7100
    Juliette.Buchanan@va.gov
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    36C24125Q0148_1.docx
    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically concerning the procurement of Rubbermaid/Royal Basket Truck brand patient ward supplies for the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont. The solicitation aims for a Straight Small Business Set-Aside under FAR regulations, inviting quotations due by January 23, 2025. The contract encompasses a range of essential patient ward supplies such as utility containers, wastebaskets, and shower curtain hooks, critical for the Patient Ward Expansion project to ensure standardized room configurations. All submissions must adhere to stipulated FAR clauses and regulations, including evaluation criteria centered on meeting order requirements at the best price. It underscores compliance with federal laws and the necessity of utilizing products that support the VA's operational efficiency. The contractor must deliver items to the specified location and is responsible for providing user manuals and cleaning guidelines as part of contract execution. The document also contains legal language on records management and contract terms, emphasizing the government's ownership of all produced records and data.
    36C24125Q0148.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice from the VAMC White River Junction, VT, seeks information on suppliers of Patient Ward Supplies, specifically Rubbermaid Containers, Shower Curtains, and Shower Hooks. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals but aims to gather industry capabilities for an upcoming procurement process. Interested vendors should primarily be registered in SAM and provide details including company information, capabilities, socio-economic status, and service area. The document outlines specific equipment specifications, delivery requirements, and records management language related to the procurement process. The procurement intends to engage competitive suppliers capable of fulfilling specified standards, while also ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations. The response deadline for suppliers is set for January 6, 2025, at 16:30 EST. This notice emphasizes the government's proactive approach in identifying qualified vendors while also ensuring transparency and adherence to federal procurement processes.
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