Walla Walla Telescoping Forklift
ID: 36C260-25-AP-1840Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

WAREHOUSE TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, SELF-PROPELLED (3930)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/42a9ccf14a2a409894c38d58ac648297/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors capable of supplying a telescoping forklift for the Walla Walla VA Medical Center in Washington. The procurement aims to identify qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, small business manufacturers, and large businesses that can meet specific requirements, including a lifting capacity of 5,000 to 6,500 lbs., turbo diesel power, and multiple steering modes. This equipment is essential for the efficient operation of the medical center's logistics and material handling needs. Interested parties must submit a capability statement and a market research quote by March 5, 2025, and ensure registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Small Business Administration VetCert Registry for veteran-owned businesses. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Amber Whisenhunt at amber.whisenhunt1@va.gov.

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    Amber Whisenhunt
    amber.whisenhunt1@va.gov
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    P02 36C26025Q0273 SSN.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on vendors capable of supplying a telescoping forklift for the Walla Walla VA Medical Center. This announcement is not a solicitation for quotes but serves as a market research tool to identify qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, small business manufacturers, and large businesses that can meet the requirement. The anticipated product must comply with specific features outlined in the salient characteristics, including a capacity of 5,000 to 6,500 lbs., turbo diesel power, and multiple steering modes, among others. Respondents are asked to provide a capability statement and a market research quote by March 5, 2025, emphasizing that only new equipment will be accepted. The notice also highlights the need for registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Small Business Administration VetCert Registry for veteran-owned businesses. This notice indicates the VA's commitment to ensuring a competitive procurement process while exploring potential supplier options for future contracts.
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