Janitorial Equipment, Muskogee, OK
ID: PKG_016_CHIP-INType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423850)

PSC

FLOOR POLISHERS AND VACUUM CLEANING EQUIPMENT (7910)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors to supply janitorial equipment for the VA Medical Center located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as part of a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System (EOVAHCS). The procurement aims to identify capable vendors who can provide essential janitorial items, including backpack vacuums, floor scrubbers, and janitor carts, all of which must meet specific performance and safety standards. This initiative is crucial for maintaining cleanliness and safety in a healthcare environment, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and the VA's mission. Interested vendors must submit their expressions of interest and complete a questionnaire by emailing Monica Christopher at monica.christopher@va.gov, with responses due by the specified deadline.

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    Monica Christopher
    monica.christopher@va.gov
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    The Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System (EOVAHCS) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors interested in supplying janitorial equipment for the VA Medical Center in Muskogee, OK. This request serves as market research and is not a solicitation. Vendors are invited to express their interest and submit inquiries to the designated email, including essential company details and confirming their capability to provide the listed equipment. The notice outlines the timeline for submissions and specifies that interested vendors must complete an attached questionnaire regarding their qualifications, business size, and relevant experience. Included is a list of required janitorial equipment, such as vacuums, storage cabinets, and floor scrubbers. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to secure reliable vendors while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Responses to this notice will aid in shaping future solicitation processes for procuring essential equipment to support the VA's mission.
    The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System is soliciting procurement for various janitorial equipment through CHIP-IN PKG 016, which includes a list of required items along with their specifications. The items specified range from backpack vacuums to floor scrubbers, all intended to enhance cleaning operations in the health facility. Each piece of equipment must meet particular salient characteristics ensuring performance and safety, such as cordless designs, HEPA filtration, and ergonomic construction for ease of use. The solicitation details include quantities of each item needed—for example, 6 backpack vacuums, 17 janitor carts, and various vacuum cleaners—all indicating a comprehensive approach to facility maintenance. Furthermore, the document requires that all work complies with relevant local and state regulations and mandates a full 12-month warranty for parts and labor from the contractor upon acceptance. This procurement aims to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and safety in a healthcare setting, highlighting the importance of functional and reliable janitorial equipment.
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