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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 19, 2016 FBO #5383
DOCUMENT

36 -- Automated Linen Machine System, VAGLAHS - Attachment

Notice Date

8/17/2016
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

339999 — All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 22;4811 Airport Plaza Drive;Suite 600;Long Beach CA 90815
 

ZIP Code

90815
 

Solicitation Number

VA26216Q1189
 

Response Due

9/19/2016
 

Archive Date

11/18/2016
 

Point of Contact

Adriana Garcia
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339999 (size standard of 500Employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide a Linen Dispensing Cabinet System that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System: SPECIFICATIONS 1.Specifications of components as set forth in this section are minimum specifications, unless otherwise stated, and shall not be construed as limiting the overall quality, quantity or performance characteristics of items furnished in the system. The contractor product shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements and shall be held responsible for the supply, performance and overall quality of the contractor's product. 2.All products to be supplied under this specification shall be new and the current model of a standard product of a manufacturer of record. A manufacturer of record shall be defined as a company whose main occupation is the manufacturer for sale or the items of equipment and which: a)Maintains a factory production line. b)Maintains a stock of replacement parts for the item. c)Maintains engineering drawings, specifications, operating manuals and maintenance manuals. d)Has published and distributed descriptive literature and equipment specifications on the products. 3.Contractor shall configure the system proposed to meet those functional requirements. The list of products provided shall not be considered all-inclusive, but shall serve as a guide for developing a complete system. 4. The system shall meet the minimum requirements and specifications as the Alex Automated Linen Distribution System. Minimum requirements include the following: The automated linen system shall utilize the linen management software entitled ScrubEX. ScrubEX is the current software in place at the VAGLAHS. The automated linen system shall use a PIV ID badge to swipe in order to access the system, this allows for only authorized staff to access the linen to reduce waste and save costs. Must meet Joint Commission requirements of ensuring linen is always covered by using an automatic door which closes after each use. Must have a scale embedded in each cart track which tracks the amount of linen removed by weight. Brand name Info: ALEX ASC Dispenser ALEX AMC Dispenser ALEX ALC Dispenser The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you're a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to "equal to items" to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all "equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Adriana.garcia@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday, August 19, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. PST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/LBVANBC/VAMD/VA26216Q1189/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA262-16-Q-1189 VA262-16-Q-1189.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2949188&FileName=VA262-16-Q-1189-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2949188&FileName=VA262-16-Q-1189-000.docx

 

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Record

SN04228571-W 20160819/160817235423-b69484ec1be63046e0fcf2be37d12cb3 (fbodaily.com)
 

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