3920--Forklift, PB 657-25-1-3050-0001, (VA-25-00013515)
ID: 36C25525Q0030Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT, NONSELF-PROPELLED (3920)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for the procurement of a 5,000 lb capacity forklift intended for use at the Cape Girardeau Health Care Center. The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure safe loading and unloading of freight deliveries at the facility, with specifications that include LP gas power, electronic stabilization, and automatic fork leveling, all while adhering to federal environmental standards. This equipment is crucial for maintaining efficient operations within the healthcare setting, and the solicitation emphasizes a preference for certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with federal regulations on subcontracting. Interested vendors should contact Contract Specialist Arlie L Lindsey at Arlie.Lindsey@va.gov for further details regarding submission requirements and deadlines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Arlie L LindseyContract Specialist
    Arlie.Lindsey@va.gov
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    The document outlines a solicitation by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the purchase of a 5,000 lb capacity forklift for the Cape Girardeau Health Care Center. The primary goal is to procure equipment to safely load and unload freight deliveries at the facility. The procurement is structured to favor certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, ensuring compliance with various federal regulations, including the limitations on subcontracting. The main specifications require the forklift to include features such as LP gas power, electronic stabilization, automatic fork leveling, and adherence to federal environmental standards. Additionally, offers must incorporate delivery costs, and submissions require specific labeling for processing. Key administrative details include definitions of responsibilities, invoicing requirements, electronic payments, and performance monitoring measures. The document specifies that the contractor is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws during service execution. It emphasizes the VA's commitment to utilizing small business resources, particularly those owned by veterans, while maintaining rigorous standards for contracting and performance evaluation.
    The Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to gather information from qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and other small businesses capable of providing a small outdoor forklift for the Cape Girardeau Health Care Center. The desired forklift must have specific technical specifications, including a 5,000 lb. capacity, LP gas power, and various safety features. This announcement serves as a market research tool and is not a binding solicitation for bids or proposals. Interested parties must submit their company information, qualifications, and any relevant contract details by October 25, 2024. The VA emphasizes that participation is voluntary, and no associated costs will be reimbursed. This initiative aligns with the VA’s commitment to support veteran-owned businesses in fulfilling its requirements, anticipating a set-aside for SDVOSB firms unless response levels suggest otherwise. Interested organizations must have an active registration in SAM.GOV to be considered.
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