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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JULY 18, 2024 SAM #8269
SOURCES SOUGHT

23 -- Vantage Panel Van

Notice Date

7/16/2024 4:23:22 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

336991 — Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) ARLINGTON TX 76006 USA
 

ZIP Code

76006
 

Solicitation Number

36C25724Q0832
 

Response Due

7/19/2024 6:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

09/17/2024
 

Point of Contact

Carolina Ramirez, Contract Specialist, Phone: 210-694-6329
 

E-Mail Address

Carolina.Ramirez@va.gov
(Carolina.Ramirez@va.gov)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for Market Research. This is a Request for Information only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued only for information and planning purposes 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 synopsis only. This synopsis aims to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 336211. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this source sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this source sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 17 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide 4x2 Utility Panel Van for the VA Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services 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 the company name, address, point of contact, and size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Is your business a: 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 a distributor of the items being researched above? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above, do you alter; assemble; or modify; the items requested in any way? (5) If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; or modified. (6) Does your company have FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (7) If you are an FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC or federal contract holder, are the items you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Carolina.Ramirez@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 8 AM CST. July 19, 2024. 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 source sought. Responses to this source s sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Please reference 36C25724Q0832. See below schedule and SOW. ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 EA 2024 Primo 4x2 Panel Van 0002 1.00 EA Radio The contractor shall be responsible for providing a 2024 Vantage Primo 4x2 all-terrain panel van to the Waco VA facility for the Pharmacy Procurement Department. Panel Van should be shipped to the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Facility at 4800 Veterans Memorial Drive, Waco, Texas, 76711. All- Terrain Low Speed Panel Van will be used for Pharmacy for transportation of medications in and around campus. Project Requirements New Equipment: 2024 Vantage Primo 4x2 Panel Van V2XS-AT Contractor shall provide and deliver 2024 Vantage Primo all-terrain 4x2 panel van with the following characteristics: Engine Inline 4-Cylinder, SOHC/MPI Displacement (c.c.) - 1488 Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline Max. Horse Power (hp/rpm) 90 / 5500 Max Torque (ft.lbs/rpm) 92.6 / 2700 Chassis Suspension/Front Rear Coil Spring (Front) Leaf Spring (Rear) Tires 165R 13 Fuel Tank Capacity (l)/(gallon) 48 / 12.7 Min. Turning Radius (m) 4.8 Exterior White or Black Body Steering Wheel Standard Front Bumper with Fog Lamp Rear window with Wiper Bumper Color / body color Door Mirror Color black LED Headlights Interior Heater Air Conditioner Seat Material Vinyl Cupholder Floor Mats Stereo/Radio Drivetrain 2 Wheel Rear Drive (2WD) Transmission type 4 Speed Automatic Dashboard Tachometer Standard Central Information Display Standard Low-Fuel Warning Lamp Standard Safety Front/Rear Brakes Front Disc/Rear Drum Impact Beams Standard 3 Point ELR Seatbelts Yes (on first and second row) Function Front Power Window Standard Central Door Lock Standard Stability Control Standard Traction Control Standard ABS System Standard Daytime Running Lights Standard Headlight Aim Adjustment for Load Standard Hill Assist Braking Standard Power Steering Wheel Standard Fuel Lid Opener Standard Front AC/Heater Standard Rear AC Standard Radio Points of Contact: Point of Contact (POC): Cynthia Surber, Administrative Officer/COR Pharmacy Service, 254-743-0250, Cynthia.Surber@VA.gov Alterative POC: Jody Bartlett, Chief, Pharmacy Service, 254-743-0539, Jody.Bartlett2@VA.gov Stephen Melde, Associate Chief Pharmacy Service, 254-743- 0862, Stephen.Melde@VA.gov Delivery Information: Coordinate with VA COR for delivery dates. See information below: Government Holidays: The Government hereby provides notice and Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays: New Year's Day January 1st Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January Washington s Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas December 25th In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days: Any other day designated by Federal Statute Any other day designated by Executive Order Any other day designated by the President s Proclamation It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation. In the event the Contractor's personnel work during the holiday, they may be reimbursed by the Contractor, however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked. Submit the proper documentation and reports to receive payment on this service. See information below: Invoices and Payment Payment to be made monthly, in arrears, following satisfactory performance by Contractor s personnel and upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice. Contractor shall be required to invoice through the Tungsten System at http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs/. Additional information regarding Tungsten shall be provided upon award. The contract shall have current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) for this solicitation; URL: www.sam.gov. The invoice MUST be itemized to include the following information. Any information listed below, and not provided on an invoice, will render that invoice incomplete and the invoice will be returned for immediate correction. Time period being invoiced for. Description of services performed. Unit Cost billed. Extended amount due. Invoice number, date Contract and obligation numbers. Other Considerations The contractor shall be responsible for the verification of all equipment contained in contract are correct when delivered. It is the contractor s responsibility to provide adequate documentation verifying that any equipment and/or materials proposed will meet or exceed all federal government requirements and USA made. Majority of the delivers shall be performed during normal working hours unless other wised noted by the POC. Normal working hours are 8:00 am 4:15 pm, Monday Friday. Delivery drivers will be required to provide and wear their own facemask while on site if necessary. VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors Codes and Standards The project shall be in accordance with the latest Uniform Building Code (UBC), National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA) standard, Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard (UFAS), VA Specifications and Standards, and local facility requirements. In the event there is a conflict between any of the standards/codes, the more stringent standard/code shall apply. The contractor shall provide all applicable safety signage and barricades applicable to OSHA, VHA and DOD regulations. Contractor shall comply with VHA DIRECTIVE 2004-012 and all VA Center Policy Memorandums, including but not limited to the following: Protection of patients, visitors, and employees from traumatic injury, as well as occupational and facility associated infections. Compliance with OSHA and State construction safety regulations. Construction contracts require that the general contractor s on-site competent person have completed the OSHA 30-hour construction worker course and that all other general and sub-contractor s workers have completed the OSHA 10-hour construction worker course or other relevant competency training. The determination for training is based on the project hazards and complexity, State and Federal regulations and VA requirements. Verification of completion of training will be required prior to performing work. Compliance with EPA and State environmental regulations.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/8c87c3276af94aae959b9f766ea2f75e/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans Health Care System 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive CTVHCS, Temple, TX 76504-7451, USA

Zip Code: 76504-7451

Country: USA
 

Record

SN07130843-F 20240718/240716230119 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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