Dock Lifts Equipment Replacement
ID: 36C25626Q0261Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT (N039)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c775cd0a42834b8895d2b3d32fbfab6a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor for the Dock Lifts Equipment Replacement project at the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This procurement involves the removal and replacement of two existing dock lifts, which are essential for the efficient movement of mission-critical supplies, including the decommissioning and legal disposal of the current lifts, site preparation, and installation of new lifts with a lifting capacity of 15,000 lbs. The project requires adherence to safety regulations, careful coordination to minimize disruption to facility operations, and includes a period of performance of ninety days. Interested contractors should contact Andrew Misfeldt at andrew.misfeldt@va.gov or Marcus Gasper at Marcus.Gasper@va.gov for further details.

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    The Department of Veteran Affairs in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a contractor for the "Back Dock Improvements – Lifts Replacements" project at the Veteran Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO). This project involves the removal and replacement of two existing dock lifts in Building 1, which are crucial for moving mission-critical supplies. The contractor will be responsible for decommissioning, removing, legally disposing of existing lifts and associated components, site demolition, preparation, procurement, and installation of new dock lifts. The new lifts must meet specific quality and characteristic requirements, including a 15,000 lbs lifting capacity. The contractor must also provide startup, testing, and training for government staff. The project requires careful coordination to minimize impact on daily facility operations, adherence to safety regulations (OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E), and strict records management in accordance with federal laws and VA policies. The period of performance is ninety days, and contractors are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit. The government may provide a forklift and operator under specific conditions. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for identifying underground utilities and covering associated costs and damages.
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