7910--648-25-2-9963-0007 FLOOR SCRUBBING MACHINE
ID: 36C26025Q0290Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

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Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

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FLOOR POLISHERS AND VACUUM CLEANING EQUIPMENT (7910)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for the procurement of twenty NaceCare NUC 244NX Compact Floor Scrubbers, either brand-name or equivalent, for the Portland VA Medical Center. The desired floor scrubbers must be battery-operated, compact enough for small spaces, feature an 18” cleaning path, operate at a noise level of 68 dB(A), and have a runtime of up to 80 minutes. This procurement is crucial for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards within the facility. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their company information, business classification, and product details by February 26, 2025, and must confirm their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). For further inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Nick Heintz at Nicholas.Heintz@VA.gov or by phone at 509-434-7000 Ext 2148.

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    Nick HeintzContract Specialist
    509-434-7000 Ext 2148
    Nicholas.Heintz@VA.gov
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    The VA Portland Healthcare System is seeking sources for the procurement of twenty brand-name or equivalent NaceCare NUC 244NX Compact Floor Scrubbers. This Sources Sought Notice is intended for market research to identify potential suppliers capable of meeting specific operational requirements. Key characteristics of the desired floor scrubbers include being battery-operated, with dimensions suitable for small spaces, having an 18” cleaning path, a noise level of 68 dB(A), and the capacity to operate for up to 80 minutes. Interested parties must provide company information, business classification, and product details, while also confirming their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). This announcement does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee a contract award; instead, it aims to gather information that may lead to future solicitations. The government encourages responses from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, aligning with legislative mandates. Responses must be submitted electronically by February 26, 2025.
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