6515-- Environmental Control Unit
ID: 36C26224Q1641Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/804d3c406dab4c54b341dd8a507a5562/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issues a Sources Sought Notice to gather information about potential suppliers capable of fulfilling the department's requirements for environmental control units (ECUs). This is not a solicitation or official contract offer, but rather a planning and information-gathering exercise.

    The VA seeks a HDT Expeditionary Systems, Inc. 6-ton ECU or an equivalent solution that meets the following requirements:

    • Skid-based 6-ton basic ECU unit.
    • Environmental control unit with hot gas by-pass, 72,000 BTUs, and 2,200 CFM.
    • Unit must have 3' air ducts attached, with the ability to extend up to 16".
    • Designed for portability, with a formed aluminum enclosure and CARC paint system.
    • Must conform to FDA clearance and the Buy American Act.
    • Respondents should detail their capabilities in meeting these requirements and provide a lead time for delivery.

    Size of Business and Eligibility Criteria:

    • The VA is interested in hearing from small businesses, including those that are service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, or woman-owned.
    • Businesses should self-certify their size status according to the NAICS code provided (339113, size standard of 800 employees).
    • Manufacturers, authorized distributors, or companies providing equivalent solutions are welcome to respond.

    Subcontracting and Compliance:

    • Respondents should outline how they ensure compliance with subcontracting regulations per 13 CFR § 125.6.
    • The VA encourages respondents to provide general pricing information for market research purposes. However, this information will not be used in the evaluation process.

    Submission Process:

    • Email responses to israel.garcia2@va.gov by Friday, August 02, 2024, at 4:00 PM PST.
    • Include the company's SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number in the submission.
    • For eligibility, companies must submit a capabilities statement addressing the salient characteristics outlined in the notice.

    Evaluation Criteria:

    • The VA will evaluate responses based on the extent to which companies can meet the required salient characteristics and any additional feedback or suggestions they provide.
    • The information received will be used to inform future acquisition decisions.

    Contact Information:

    • For clarification or further information, interested parties can contact Israel Garcia at israel.garcia2@va.gov or 562-826-8000.

    Please note that this is not a solicitation, and no award or contract will result directly from this notice. The VA reserves the right to use the information received to determine future acquisition strategies.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ISRAEL GARCIACONTRACT SPECIALIST
    (562) 826-8000
    ISRAEL.GARCIA2@VA.GOV
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