6530--Sources Sought Notice - VANEC Scrubbers and Linen Carts
ID: 36C24225Q0113Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

HOSPITAL FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SUPPLIES (6530)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d7a53ff40e1d49d89b7ba42553d15091/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified suppliers to establish a multi-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for motorized linen carts and floor scrubbers/polishers to support facilities within the VA North Eastern Consortium (VANEC), covering VISNs 1, 2, 4, and 5. The procurement aims to secure new equipment that meets specific operational standards, including delivery, assembly, and compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring high-quality support for VA facilities. This initiative is crucial for maintaining safety and efficiency in operations, with a total projected performance period of five years, contingent upon annual performance reviews. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 12:00 PM EST on November 21, 2024, to LaTriece Bruce at latriece.bruce@va.gov, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission.

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    LaTriece BruceContract Specialist
    Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
    latriece.bruce@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0113.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified suppliers for motorized linen carts and floor scrubbers/polishers for the VA North Eastern Consortium (VANEC) within VISN 1, 2, 4, and 5. This initiative aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for potential multiple awards, with a total projected performance period of five years, contingent upon annual reviews of performance and need. interested vendors are encouraged to submit responses detailing their business size, supply chain capabilities, and ability to meet the delivery and service requirements at various VA locations throughout the VANEC region. The document outlines the need for registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and compliance with specific NAICS and product service codes. This notice serves informational purposes only and does not commit the government to a contract. Responses are required by November 21, 2024, and must include various organizational details to facilitate evaluation. Overall, the solicitation reflects the VA's ongoing effort to procure essential supplies to support its facilities efficiently.
    VANEC Motorized Linen Carts and Floor Polisher SOW.docx
    The Department of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is issuing a request for proposals for a multi-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to supply motorized linen carts and floor scrubbers/polishers for facilities within the VA North Eastern Consortium (VANEC), covering VISNs 1, 2, 4, and 5. The contract emphasizes the need for new, not refurbished, equipment, requiring that all products conform to specifications with appropriate warranties in place. Authorized users of this BPA include only the Department of Veterans Affairs across the specified VISNs. The contractor must fulfill delivery, assembly, and inspection requirements within stated timeframes, maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and laws. Equipment specifications include various types of walk-behind floor scrubbers and motorized linen carts designed to meet specific characteristics such as cleaning path size, battery capacity, and structural integrity. The document outlines detailed expectations for equipment delivery and acceptance, including operational training for facility staff. This BPA reflects the VA's commitment to providing high-quality support equipment for its facilities, ensuring performance standards and existing healthcare regulations are met while maintaining safety and efficiency in operations.
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