3930--POWERED PALLET JACKS
ID: 36C26225Q0810Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

WAREHOUSE TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, SELF-PROPELLED (3930)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking responses for the procurement of two electric pallet jacks for the VA Phoenix Healthcare facility located in Phoenix, AZ. The pallet jacks must meet specific requirements, including a minimum load capacity of 4,500 lbs, solid rubber tires, and an automatic on-board battery charger, with the expectation that the equipment will be a Brand Name of WP 3235-45 Crown Walkie or an equivalent. This procurement is significant for enhancing operational efficiency at the healthcare facility, and interested vendors must submit their responses by April 21, 2025, to Contract Specialist Ismael Vicente at ismael.vicente@va.gov. The procurement is subject to the Buy American Act, emphasizing the prioritization of domestic products, and responses will be used for market research purposes only, with no guarantee of contract award.

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    Ismael VicenteContract Specialist
    ismael.vicente@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking responses for the procurement of two electric pallet jacks for the VA Phoenix Healthcare facility in Phoenix, AZ. Suppliers are invited to provide information about their capabilities, including business size classification (such as Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business) and compliance with the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333924. The pallet jacks must meet specific requirements, including a minimum load capacity of 4,500 lbs and features such as solid rubber tires and an automatic on-board battery charger. Interested vendors must submit their responses by April 21, 2025, to the designated contract specialist, Ismael Vicente. The procurement is subject to the Buy American Act, emphasizing the prioritization of domestic products. Responses to this notice are for market research purposes only and do not guarantee contract award. The announcement indicates that if insufficient responses from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses occur, alternate acquisition strategies may be considered.
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