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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 01, 2018 FBO #6126
DOCUMENT

71 -- Supply Carts and Wire Shelving - Attachment

Notice Date

8/30/2018
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

337127 — Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VA CENTRAL WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HCS;Acquisitions-90;421 North Main Street;Leeds MA 01053-9764
 

ZIP Code

01053-9764
 

Solicitation Number

36C24118Q9319
 

Response Due

9/4/2018
 

Archive Date

12/3/2018
 

Point of Contact

Joshua N Gallien
 

E-Mail Address

4-4040
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Sources Sought Notice Obtain Audiology laboratory Supply Carts and Wire Shelving This is a Sources Sought notice and not a request for quotes. This request is solely for the purpose of conducting market research to enhance VHA s understanding of your company s offered services and capabilities. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted in response to this Source Sought Notice. This Sources Sought notice provides an opportunity for respondents to submit their capability and availability to provide the service requirement described below. Vendors are being invited to submit information relative to their potential to fulfill this requirement, in the form of a capability response that addresses the specific requirement identified in this Sources Sought. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking to obtain brand name or equal audioology laboratory supply carts and wire shelving for the VA Medical Center (VAMC) 200 Springs Road, Bedford MA 01730. The supplies shall be utilized in a new Audiology Clinic centered on the healing of Veterans. Refer to the General Requirements section below for the requested product description. This Sources Sought is to facilitate the Contracting Officer s review of the market base, for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy. General Requirements: Brand name or equal Audiology Clinic laboratory supply carts and wire shelving are needed for the VAMC Bedford in accordance with the following requirements: Scope: The selected contractor shall be required to furnish, deliver and install units to the VAMC Bedford located at 200 Springs Road, Building 2, Bedford, MA 01730. All deliveries shall be checked in at Building 3 where drivers will be directed to the unload location. Building 2 does not have a loading dock attached to the building. Please review with warehouse staff in Building 3 prior to bringing large items into the space. The timeframe for delivery receipt shall be no later than 16 weeks following award of contract, with coordination of specific dates mutually agreed upon by the VAMC Bedford and the selected contractor. Contractor shall not ship product before October 15, 2018 without approval from VA. A date will be coordinated between the VA POC and selected contractor. Parking is not guaranteed at facility. Arrangements shall be made prior to installation. Contractor may be required to site verify prior to placing order for furniture. Plan in AutoCAD is provided as attachment A. Location: The following VA Medical Center plans on utilizing these products: VA Bedford, 200 Springs Road Bedford, MA 01730 General Information: The contractor shall provide, install and warranty the following items Based on: Metro Starsys Supply Unit (Mobile) Model: Similar to C197248 · Unit Configuration: Lower Drawer Configuration: (2) 3, (3) 6, (1) 9 ; Upper Portion (2) adjustable shelves. Unit shall have a sloped Top. · Pull color TBD · All drawers shall provide storage organization kits to sub-divide drawer interiors. · 78 high x 42.5 w x 24 d BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Mobile Unit shall be freestanding Mobile Unit shall be available in single (22.75 ), double (42.5 ), and triple (62.5 ) width and 24 7/8 deep. The overall height of a tall mobile unit shall be 78.25. Shall have a sloped top option 11.75 H. The configurable interior space on a tall unit shall be 66. Short units shall have 24 -48. Both shall be configurable in 3 increments. Triple-width units shall be divided into a single & double bay or three single bays Mobile units shall have a total recommended load rating of 900 lbs. including the weight of the unit Shall have a Microban antimicrobial protection to inhibit the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria, keeping the surface area cleaner between cleanings. Color-coded drawer pulls shall be offered. Pulls come in multiple color options at least one to be a taupe color. Overall unit case shall have a Light Taupe Finish. Carts shall have 5 urethane casters with easily accessed toe brake for easy rolling. The front two casters shall have a toe brake (locking both wheel and the horn). Shall have casters 5 polyurethane casters with easily accessed toe brake for easy rolling when needed. Units must be easily changeable for all lower components. Lower storage shall provide full width and full depth storage with full extension drawer slides and all storage shall be locking. All drawers shall provide storage organization kits to sub-divide drawer interiors. Organization kits shall include both long and short dividers. Drawers shall include tote divider kits for each 3 and 6 drawers. All doors and drawers shall offer label holders to provide a clean labeling option that can be replenished. Single Procedure Cart shall offer Mechanical Key locks. Locks shall have an Ignition- Style design to protect keys from bending or breaking. Each lock shall include a set of two keys At minimum will have a Limited Warranty (one year from date of receipt/acceptance/installation of goods) Based on: Metro Starsys Supply Unit (Mobile) Model: Similar to C197255 · Unit Configuration: Lower Drawer Configuration: (1) 3, (2) 6, (2) 9 ; Upper Portion (2) adjustable shelves. Unit shall have a sloped Top. · Pull color to be determined by customer after award · All drawers shall provide storage organization kits to sub-divide drawer interiors. · 78 high x 42.5 w x 24 d BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Mobile Unit shall be freestanding Mobile Unit shall be available in single (22.75 ), double (42.5 ), and triple (62.5 ) width and 24 7/8 deep. The overall height of a tall mobile unit shall be 78.25. Shall have a sloped top option 11.75 H. The configurable interior space on a tall unit shall be 66. Short units shall have 24 -48. Both shall be configurable in 3 increments. Triple-width units shall be divided into a single & double bay or three single bays. Mobile units shall have a total recommended load rating of 900 lbs. including the weight of the unit. Shall have a Microban antimicrobial protection to inhibit the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria keeping the surface area cleaner between cleanings. Color-coded drawers pulls shall be offered. Pulls come in multiple color options at least one to be a taupe color. Overall unit case shall be Light Taupe in Finish. Carts shall have 5 urethane casters with easily accessed toe brake for easy rolling. The front two casters shall have a toe brake (locking both wheel and the horn). Shall have casters 5 polyurethane casters with easily accessed toe brake for easy rolling when needed. Units must be easily changeable for all lower components. Lower storage shall provide full width and full depth storage with full extension drawer slides and all storage shall be locking. All drawers shall provide storage organization kits to sub-divide drawer interiors. Organization kits shall include both long and short dividers. Drawers shall include tote divider kits for each 3 and 6 drawers. All doors and drawers shall offer label holders to provide a clean labeling option that can be replenished. Single Procedure Cart shall offer Mechanical Key locks. Locks shall have an Ignition- Style design to protect keys from bending or breaking. Each lock shall include a set of two keys Limited Warranty (one year from date of receipt/acceptance/installation of goods) with a local Bedford, MA representative capable of providing onsite service. Based on: Metro Starsys single wide mobile base Model: Similar to CESS-711292 · Unit Configuration: Drawer Configuration: (3) 3, (1) 6, (1) 9 ; Upper Portion (2) · Pull color TBD · All drawers shall provide storage organization kits to sub-divide drawer interiors. · 35.75 high x 23 x 24.9 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Mobile Unit shall be freestanding Mobile Unit shall be available in single (22.75 ), double (42.5 ) width and no more than 24 7/8 deep. The overall height of a tall mobile unit shall not be taller than 35.75 Unit shall be in a family that has multiple sizes. All sizes shall be configurable in 3 increments. Mobile units shall have a total recommended load rating of 500 lbs. including the weight of the unit. Shall have a Microban antimicrobial protection to inhibit the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria keeping the surface area cleaner between cleanings. Color-coded drawers pulls shall be offered. Pulls to be specified once awarded Overall unit of case shall be specified in Light Taupe Finish but several options are required. Carts shall have 5 urethane casters with easily accessed toe brake for easy rolling. The front two casters shall have a toe brake (locking both wheel and the horn). Shall have casters 5 polyurethane casters with easily accessed toe brake for easy rolling when needed. Units must be easily changeable for all lower components. Lower storage shall provide full width and full depth storage with full extension drawer slides and all storage shall be locking. All drawers shall provide storage organization kits to sub-divide drawer interiors. Organization kits shall include both long and short dividers. Drawers shall include tote divider kits for each 3 and 6 drawers. All doors and drawers shall offer label holders to provide a clean labeling option that can be replenished. Single Procedure Cart shall offer Mechanical Key locks. Locks shall have an Ignition- Style design to protect keys from bending or breaking. Each lock shall include a set of two keys. Limited Warranty (one year from date of receipt/acceptance/installation of goods) with a local Bedford, MA representative capable of providing onsite service. Based on: Metro wire carts Model: Similar to CESS702504 · Unit Configuration: 63 high post w/ out leveling foot chrome Adjustable shelving w/ 5 swivel wheel (ea) with brake Solid shelf on bottom with enclosed panel 24 d x 60 w x 68 h Based on: Metro wire carts Model: Similar to CESS702504 · Unit Configuration: 63 high post w/ out leveling foot chrome o Adjustable shelving w/ 5 swivel wheel (ea) with brake o Solid shelf on bottom with enclosed panel o 24 d x 48 w x 68 h BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Wire shelving Unit shall be freestanding. Shall come with caster options. Casters must have ability to be locked. Unit must have adjustable wire shelfs. Bottom shelf must be solid. Unit must come in multiple sizes. Unit must have side and back protectors preventing items from falling off shelves. Unit be at least 68 high and have at least 5 adjustable shelves. Unit must support at minimum 500 lbs. Limited Warranty (one year from date of receipt/acceptance/installation of goods) with a local Bedford, MA representative capable providing onsite services. Quality Assurance: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable OSHA, Federal and State laws, the Joint commission and regulations required for performing the type of services described herein. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, and services required to perform work as outlined in this contract. RESPONSE COMMITMENT I. NOTES: A. All questions, comments or concerns shall be directed to Joshua.Gallien@va.gov B. Submittals furnished will not be returned to the sender. No debriefs will be conducted. Eligibility to participate in a future acquisition does not depend upon a response to this notice. C. Proprietary information is neither requested nor desired. If such information is submitted, it must clearly be marked "proprietary" on every sheet containing such information, and the proprietary information must be segregated to the maximum extent practicable from other portions of the response (e.g., use an attachment or exhibit). II. TIMELINE: A. This request will close 5 days after this notice is published on the FBO site. III. Requested information: Interested parties shall provide the following information in addition to your capability response: A. Format: 1. MS Word or pdf format (please ensure email is under 5 mb) 2. Page limit 2-4 pages (please make the response as brief and concise as possible) 3. Company name and Sources Sought number listed on each page B. Specifics: 1. In your response, please provide the following information based on the requirement. a. Your company s capability of fulfilling this requirement as it is described. 2. Please also provide name of company, company address, a contact person s name, telephone number, fax number and email address. 3. DUNS number, and indicate if actively registered on System for Award Management (SAM) 4. Contractual vehicles the company holds, such as NAC or GSA schedules. 5. Socio-economic Status & NAICS Code: State the size of your company [e.g., 8(a) (including graduation date), HUBZone-certified small business, Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned small business, small business, large business, etc.]. Notes: 1. This Sources Sought is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will follow. The Department of Veterans Affairs will use the information submitted in response to this notice at its discretion and will not provide comments to any submission; however, The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to contact any respondent to this notice for the sole purpose of enhancing The Department of Veteran Affairs understanding of the notice submission. 2. The content of any responses to this notice may be reflected in any subsequent solicitation, except for content marked or designated as business confidential or proprietary which will be fully protected from release outside the government. The Department of Veteran Affairs Contracting Specialist Point of Contact: Joshua Gallien Contracting Specialist Email: Joshua.Gallien@va.gov Attachment A:
 

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Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: 36C24118Q9319 36C24118Q9319_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4571019&FileName=36C24118Q9319-000.docx)

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Record

SN05065166-W 20180901/180830231758-341b7dfcdfa9391e130fc948771d54dd (fbodaily.com)
 

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